Guest guest Posted January 1, 2002 Report Share Posted January 1, 2002 Jaya Guru Datta, To those to whom this applies: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Here is today's saying: “Have you noticed that in 'Navabhakti Geetalu' of Swamiji, Swamiji has explained the qualities of tongue (Nalige)? Swamiji is addressing this fleshy appendage called tongue as follows: 'Oh tongue, speak only what is favorable to others. Even though wicked thoughts try to become speech, you stop them and filter them. Speak only what is sweet and good. You remove the unwanted thoughts.' Man either procures merit or is marred by the usage of this sensitive tongue . . .. Therefore, tongue must be handled very cautiously. It can make friends and make you lose friends. Eat only that much which is necessary and speak only that much necessary. O, tongue, discriminate and then speak. Think before you speak. Do not subject me to shame, do not make me a chatterbox, do not create displeasure because of your actions. You are my only true friend. Friends and relatives come to me becuase of you. Speak only truth, you have not bones. Do not put me in awkward situations. When you do not want to act (speak,) you chant in silence, 'Jai Guru Datta, Sri Guru Datta.' " Sri Swamiji, Gnana Bodha Sabha pp. 8 - 9 quoted from a speech on June 24th, 1986 Sri Guru Datta, Swamiji Says Suggest a quote for this week's Swamiji Says! Send a quote to: swamiji-says (AT) excite (DOT) com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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