The Great Silence
by Swami Sivananda
Silence is Atman. Silence is Brahman. Silence is Truth. Silence is immortal Soul. Silence is God.
Silence is the substratum for this body, mind, Prana and senses.
Silence is the bliss or background for this sense-universe.
Silence is Power. Silence is a living Force.
Silence is the only Reality.
The peace that passeth all understanding is Silence.
The goal of your life is Silence. The aim of life is Silence. The purpose of your existence is Silence.
Silence is within. It can be felt or realised by silencing the boisterous mind. If you can feel it within, you can surely express it without.
Silence is golden. Silence is more eloquent than words. Seers and sages do not talk.
The language of God is silence. Try to learn this language of silence. Listen to its soundless voice by stilling the mind. Hear the voice of the silence with rapt attention. It will guide you. It will remove your doubts. It will inspire you..
Of course much depends upon the practice. You know that practice makes man perfect.
What is really wanted is silence of the bubbling mind. The mind should rest in the Ocean of Silence or Brahman. Then only you can enjoy real everlasting Silence.
Drink the nectar in the deep silence. In the profound silence, mysteries of Atman will be revealed unto you. There will be light, knowledge, purity and bliss only everywhere.
Purify the mind and meditate. Be still and know that you are God. Calm the mind. Silence the bubbling thoughts and surging emotions. Plunge deep into the innermost recess of your heart and enjoy the magnanimous Silence. Mysterious is this Silence. Enter into Silence. Know that Silence. Become Silence itself.
Peace, love & light
atmannityanada 