Guest guest Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Speaking truthfully, pleasingly, politely, beneficially, without agitating others and reciting Vedic literature regularly is known as austerity of speech. (vachika Tapasu) This is a point that I admire: truthful speech has to have the element of being pleasing and beneficial in order to be considered truthful! Mean spirited speech is not truthful even if it may have some factual content...without the pleasing and not agitating quality; it is no longer true. beautiful to remember > > I'm not sure if I agree about the consoling effect of truth, except > the Lasting consoling effect. Certain people will always take my > words in a harsh way. It depends on your goal. If I go to a movie, > I wouldn't want some film student or critic to be mouthing off about > the faults of the movie, I'd just want to enjoy it. But, I wouldn't > have to be a film student or critic to notice the faults of a really > poorly made film. I tend to trim the fat from my speech, so it'll > seem dry and without fluff. > > Temba's at a very different stage than I, the future will show this > in time. > > tom > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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