If you choose to speak –
The speech must be charming,
like a string of pearls.
The speech must light up,
like the red gem.
The speech must be crystal clear,
making an impact.
The speech must earn the approval of Shiva.
What you speak, if it fails to show in your action,
how can Kudala-sangama-deva, Shiva,
take a liking to you?
— Basavanna
InsightSilence is golden. Next to it is the gentle speech. This is possible only when my speech is in tune with awareness – this is the speech that wins over Shiva. FocusI must speak in awareness. If awareness slips away, and I go on speaking, my speech will lose luster, force, impact and will in no way be related to how I act. |
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Vachana Text 72 Nudidade muttina haaradantirabeaku. 72. ನುಡಿದಂತೆ ನಡೆ |
