Silence

Q. Is there any point in trying not to talk too much during the day?

A. It would be a step in the right direction at times to do that, but the problem is you carry on talking inwardly and that is of no value to you. What you must do, to try and get the silence and come into contact with God, is to stop the inner talking. There is no other way really. This is the key to spiritual teaching, it must be realised through silence.

Q. Is the way to start getting silence to say mantrams, to stop all the inner chatter?

A. Yes, the way is firstly to put something back in the place of the noise. We all have this garbage going through our heads, inner talking and desires.

It never stops with ordinary people. The easiest way of approaching silence is by Ramnam; filling up the mind and heart with God's name of your choice. After many years the Name will cease and the devotee will be in a state of Silence permanently.

It becomes a gift of Grace.