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Silence
Silence (Mauna) is abandonment of speech,
conversation etc. with a right knowledge and spiritual advancement in view.
This is a very important part of spiritual progress. It is being analyzed here, not only in
its conventional meaning, but in a very wide perspective, so as to be
useful to the aspirant. Silence (Mauna) is resorted for enhancement to
meditate on the doctrines heard from great preceptors or received from the study of scriptures.
Sadhakas (aspirants) of all stages can cultivate it according to their
own capabilities. Sadhakas in the elementary and middle stages should resort to as much control of
speech as possible, so that much physical and mental energy gets accumulated. This accumulated
energy can now be advantageously applied for the purposes of self-study and
self analysis. The success in Sadhana can thus be accomplished more speedily by
using this spared energy for spiritual progress which might have been otherwise
wasted in mundane pursuits of happiness.
Author : Shri Atmanandji (Dr. Soneji)
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