The Outspokenness of Silence

Abstract

Silence is a great practice.  In all the sadhanas, silence is said to be the basis of accomplishment, without silence no spiritual practice can be fruitful.  Silence is a very good medium to pave the way to salvation.  Unless we do not become completely silent, in the true sense we cannot achieve our Self. Silence is glorified in every field because silence is a kind of retirement.  When we are engrossed in conversation, our mind is divided outwards, that is a tendency.  When we become silent, all our tendencies become under control. Without silence it is not possible to know the soul.  The most silent, the most isolated.  So long as we have a connection with the outside and the contact with the outside, there cannot be any centering with the soul. Centralization with the soul belongs to those who, free from all contact, interact directly with the soul.