Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Purpose of conversation

Conversing with others is a major activity in our life. We spend a very large fraction of our time conversing with various people. Hence, it is important to understand the purpose of conversation and what is it that we seek in conversing with others.

In any conversation, there are two parties. The first is the speaker and the second is the listener.

Only those conversations which uplift  both the speaker and the listener must be engaged in.

If there is any attempt to misguide or delude, such conversations must be immediately avoided.

The entire world is sustained by delusion. Such delusive words must not be spoken to anyone. It is much better to avoid speaking rather than to delude the listener.

A listener must be extremely discriminative of the words of the speaker. In a world where it is so easy to be carried away by lies and deception, a listeners foremost duty is to develop the faculty of discrimination wherein he does not allow himself to be deceived by the false words of a misguided speaker.

Only balanced individuals have a right to influence. All others are advised to practice silence and reflect upon their true intentions while speaking with others. There is too much talk in the world. Each one filled with preconceived notions and foolish delusions. It is much better to practice solitude and avoid the company of delusive individuals.

The real discipline is the discipline of refraining from speech. Avoid all superfluous conversations and practice silence. Do not be pressured into speaking. Excessive uncontrolled speech results only in misery.

The most important practice promoting serenity of mind is to refrain from speech. Do not take part in any debates, arguments and futile discussions.

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