Why observe silence?
Why observe silence?
Regarding daily silence, the religious scriptures say- Utsarg Mithun Chaiva Prasthve Dantdhavane. Shraddha Bhojan Kale Cha Shatsu Maun Samacharet. That is, observe silence while cleaning urine, stool, mucus, dirt from nose and ears, sweat and eyelashes, during sexual intercourse, when blood is flowing from a wound on the body, while brushing teeth, during Shraddha period and while eating.
Not speaking is as important during the time of observing silence as it is not to think about any practical matter. For the attainment of salvation, even a vague thought of practical matters should not come to mind. This is the true meaning of observing silence. During the time of observing silence, maximum amount of sadhana, contemplation and meditation is required.
Some people observe monthly silence only on one or two days out of Ashtami, Ekadashi, Poornima or Amavasya. Similarly, some people observe silence fortnightly while some people observe silence on a particular day of the week. If fasting is observed on the day of observing silence, then silence is more effective. Some seekers observe silence for Chaturmas or one day Or keep silence for twelve years. Silence is a short form of ancient penance. Divine power arises in the body of the practitioner of silence. As his will power and morale increases, he gains minor, minor, minor or great success. There are many benefits of normal silence. If silence is observed by observing fast in case of practical problems, then the inner voice of the mind is heard and steps are taken in the right direction. Through this, appropriate decisions can be taken.
There are two main types of silence – verbal and ideological. Out of these, the lesson of verbal silence is learnt in childhood itself. When debate and differences arise, there is a possibility of anger. In such a situation, taking the help of contextual silence gives good results. The duration of daily silence is of several days. A specific time period has to be selected for observing occasional silence. Ashtami, Ekadashi, Poornima and Amavasya - observing silence on these dates is especially memorable. Apart from this, observing silence is necessary on religious occasions like Puja, Panchmahayagya, Japa and Purashcharana. Also, no thought should be allowed to enter the mind during ideological silence. Ideological silence is considered to be the best silence.
