Knowing When To Speak And When Not To
When by not speaking, we take recourse to non-action. Interestingly, in certain moments, on-action can be much better than any action we pursue. For example, mindlessly one may attack you with provocative words just because he has ot got what he expected from you. In much situations we usually try to offer rational explanation, yet it may not e received with due respect. The best course of action then is to keep quiet. Many people interpret quietness to e a sign of ignorance, the lack of intelligence and even of being at fault. ut we forget here that silence helps s save our precious energy to deal with the wrong interpretation more effectively than engaging in exchange f words. Words beget words; they lash with each other and like a cobweb net, they keep us bound within limits. Beyond words, lies the unlimited sky, which can only be realised, not expressed. Through silence, we enter deeper layers of consciousness. We move from one world to another, and ultimately, we may reach a state of one, all-pervading consciousness, which connects entire manifestation. At times, we have the desire of conveying something to someone, but due to certain reasons, we may not do it. Automatically the task will be done if we are able to communicate at a higher plane. When young Narendranath (later known as Vivekananda), tormented by misery in the family following his father's untimely death, approached Ramakrishna, the latter suggested him to pray to the Goddess who could bestow anything one asks for. However, having said that, Ramakrishna communicated at a higher plane that such a prayer must not come from Narendranath, as he is meant to work for entire humanity. And that is what happened he could not pray for any material comfort; only knowledge, conscience, non-attachment and selflessness could he seek. In Buddha's middle path, silence takes an important position. Instead of wasting words and energy on unnecessary issues, change the course of your route and move away if someone tries to challenge you. Engaging in too much discussion and debate may be good to sharpen your intellect but it can, at the same time, reduce the mental strength, distract from the key area and weaken focus and faith. To acquire profundity, one must remain in isolation for long hours. Like a reservoir collects huge quantity of water and then allows multiple springs to flow simultaneously, the mind in isolation builds up tremendous capacity to carry on creative work. Result one can pursue multiple tasks productively. Besides, the practice of performing meditation while work-ins possible only with silence. How to take the entire range of activities as a mode of worship in laid how to remain connected withtSupreme in the midst of allactivitiare some of the biggest challenges I life. Silence is helpful and initiate sus the process to overcome all attachments that we may develop with karma. Overcoming karma may appear easier compared to knowledge acquisition and dedication, but performing selfless action is themosdifficult task. In silence, we encountethe crudity of mind: how the delusions dust of desire has made it unsheathe and incapable of undertaking bitmasks. Once mistakes are identified ate willingness to rectify ourselves I developed, perfection follows automatically. In silence, we learn to live and let others live in peace.
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The views expressed in the Article above are Arup Mitra Vasudev views and kashmiribhatta.in is not in any way responsible for the opinions expressed in the above article. The article belongs to its respective owner or owners and this site does not claim any right over it.
Courtesy: Arup Mitra and Speaking Tree,Times of India
Knowing When To Speak And When Not To
When by not speaking, we take recourse to non-action. Interestingly, in certain moments, on-action can be much better than any action we pursue. For example, mindlessly one may attack you with provocative words just because he has ot got what he expected from you. In much situations we usually try to offer rational explanation, yet it may not e received with due respect. The best course of action then is to keep quiet. Many people interpret quietness to e a sign of ignorance, the lack of intelligence and even of being at fault. ut we forget here that silence helps s save our precious energy to deal with the wrong interpretation more effectively than engaging in exchange f words. Words beget words; they lash with each other and like a cobweb net, they keep us bound within limits. Beyond words, lies the unlimited sky, which can only be realised, not expressed. Through silence, we enter deeper layers of consciousness. We move from one world to another, and ultimately, we may reach a state of one, all-pervading consciousness, which connects entire manifestation. At times, we have the desire of conveying something to someone, but due to certain reasons, we may not do it. Automatically the task will be done if we are able to communicate at a higher plane. When young Narendranath (later known as Vivekananda), tormented by misery in the family following his father's untimely death, approached Ramakrishna, the latter suggested him to pray to the Goddess who could bestow anything one asks for. However, having said that, Ramakrishna communicated at a higher plane that such a prayer must not come from Narendranath, as he is meant to work for entire humanity. And that is what happened he could not pray for any material comfort; only knowledge, conscience, non-attachment and selflessness could he seek. In Buddha's middle path, silence takes an important position. Instead of wasting words and energy on unnecessary issues, change the course of your route and move away if someone tries to challenge you. Engaging in too much discussion and debate may be good to sharpen your intellect but it can, at the same time, reduce the mental strength, distract from the key area and weaken focus and faith. To acquire profundity, one must remain in isolation for long hours. Like a reservoir collects huge quantity of water and then allows multiple springs to flow simultaneously, the mind in isolation builds up tremendous capacity to carry on creative work. Result one can pursue multiple tasks productively. Besides, the practice of performing meditation while work-ins possible only with silence. How to take the entire range of activities as a mode of worship in laid how to remain connected withtSupreme in the midst of allactivitiare some of the biggest challenges I life. Silence is helpful and initiate sus the process to overcome all attachments that we may develop with karma. Overcoming karma may appear easier compared to knowledge acquisition and dedication, but performing selfless action is themosdifficult task. In silence, we encountethe crudity of mind: how the delusions dust of desire has made it unsheathe and incapable of undertaking bitmasks. Once mistakes are identified ate willingness to rectify ourselves I developed, perfection follows automatically. In silence, we learn to live and let others live in peace.
DISCLAIMER:
The views expressed in the Article above are Arup Mitra Vasudev views and kashmiribhatta.in is not in any way responsible for the opinions expressed in the above article. The article belongs to its respective owner or owners and this site does not claim any right over it.
Courtesy: Arup Mitra and Speaking Tree,Times of India