Sri Ramana Maharshi
Preaching is simple communication of Knowledge; it can really be done in silence only.
How does speech arise? There is abstract knowledge, whence arises the ego, which in turn gives rise to thought, and thought to the spoken word. So the word is the great grandson of the original Source. If the word can produce effect, judge for yourself, how much more powerful must be the Preaching through Silence! But people do not understand this simple, bare truth, the Truth of their everyday, ever-present, eternal experience. This Truth is that of the Self. Is there anyone unaware of the Self? But they do not even like to hear of this Truth, whereas they are eager to know what lies beyond, about heaven, hell, and reincarnation.
Preaching is simple communication of Knowledge; it can really be done in silence only.
How does speech arise? There is abstract knowledge, whence arises the ego, which in turn gives rise to thought, and thought to the spoken word. So the word is the great grandson of the original Source. If the word can produce effect, judge for yourself, how much more powerful must be the Preaching through Silence! But people do not understand this simple, bare truth, the Truth of their everyday, ever-present, eternal experience. This Truth is that of the Self. Is there anyone unaware of the Self? But they do not even like to hear of this Truth, whereas they are eager to know what lies beyond, about heaven, hell, and reincarnation.
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