In English
Just as the human mind is the manifestation of , word or speech is the manifestation of . Therefore, be very careful not to slip into improper talk. The best way of being careful is to practise or silence. This precisely is what our ancient did. Talk leads to more talk, and eventually one runs the danger of speaking falsehood. Excessive talk can also trigger undesirable actions. That is why our preferred to be silent most of the time. Silence does not mean mere cessation of talk or conversation. For the sages, it also meant cessation of the thought process. Thought is a ripple in the mind. A series of thoughts can become a wave, and many waves become a storm. Therefore, it is best to be in a quiescent stage, devoid of thoughts. This was the feeling in those days. Today, the mind is characterised by excessive thoughts.