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EDITORIAL June 11, 1999 VNN4076 Comment on this story Become Free From Prajalpa BY ARIJIT DAS  EDITORIAL, Jun 11 (VNN) — The following reference is in regards to the importance of controlling the tongue.All the Great Acacya Saints have taught us that Spiritual life begins here. To sit in a corner, like one with a cut tongue, deaf and dumb, Is better than a man who has no command over his tongue. 'Now, while thou hast the power of utterance, Speak, O brother, with grace and kindness Because tomorrow, when the messenger of death arrives, Thou wilt of necessity restrain thy tongue.' O intelligent man what is the tongue in the mouth? It is the key to the treasure-door of a virtuous man. When the door is closed how can one know Whether he is a seller of jewels or a hawker? Although intelligent men consider silence civil, It is better for thee to speak at the proper time. Two things betoken levity of intellect: to remain mute When it is proper to speak and to talk when silence is required. A trained orator, old, aged, First meditates and then speaks. Do not speak without consideration. Speak well and if slow what matters it? Deliberate and then begin to talk. Say thyself enough before others say enough. By speech a man is better than a brute But a beast is better unless thou speakest properly. Submitted for the pleasure of Sri Guru and Sri Gouranga and all the Devotees by Arijit Das Comment on this story | Contact VNN about this story | Send this story to a friend
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