Guest guest Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 OM AMRITESWARYAI NAMAH IMMORTAL LIGHT - Spiritual Life The benefits of silence Children, to observe two hours of silence daily is very beneficial. It will help our spiritual progress greatly if we are able to observe silence for one day in every week as well. One may ask, "Aren't there thoughts in the mind even while observing silence externally?" Consider the water in a dam. There are waves in the water, but no loss of water takes place. Similarly, when we observe silence, our energy is minimally lost, even though thoughts may go on in the mind. It is through talking that we lose more of the vital force. The life span of a dove which always coos is short while the silent tortoise lives for a long time. Chanting God's names is not an obstacle to the vow of silence. Silence is avoidance of wordly thoughts and talk. :: >From the book of Immortal Light - Advice to Householders (english translation of the original Malayalam "Amrita Jyoti") Amma Sharanam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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