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SILENCE
Silence is abandonment of speech, con- versation etc. with a right knowledge and spiritual advancement in view. This is a very important part of spiritual progress. It is being analyzed here, not only in its conventional meaning, but in a very wide perspective, so as to be useful to the aspirant.
Silence is resorted for enhancement to meditate on the doctrines heard from great preceptors or received from the study of scriptures. Sadhakas (aspirants) of all stages can cultivate it according to their own capabilities. Sadhakas in the elementary and middle stages should resort to as much control of speech as possible, so that much physical and
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