Like the practice of breath control, meditation on the forms of God, repetition of mantras, food restrictions, etc., are but aids for rendering the mind quiescent.
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Silence is ever speaking; it is the perennial flow of language.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Silence communicates deeper truths than words can express.
This quote by Ramana Maharshi emphasizes the idea that silence itself can convey profound insights and wisdom. It suggests that true understanding goes beyond verbal language and that in the absence of words, a different kind of communication occurs that taps into the essence of existence and consciousness.
Themes
SilenceCommunicationWisdomTruthLanguage
In practice
Example use cases
In a meditation workshop, one might say this quote to emphasize the power of stillness.
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