Namaste. In the book 'We Must' by Gurudev Sw. Chinmayananda, he writes about the power of silence internally and externally. Rephrasing and writing about it will destroy his amazing eloquence, so I am reproducing below, a few lines as it is from the book., seeking Gurudev's blessings on all.
"In sharing our ideas with others, let us remember that it is our own wealth of inner silence that creates the greater contact, for very often it is found that our silence creates an equally deep silence in the listener, and in that silence his confusions get liquidated.
In silence, that which was not clear to the listener becomes suddenly illuminated and vivid. In that inner silence the still small voice of conscience is rendered more eloquent than at other times.
Let us not forget the greatest forces in nature are all ever silent. The silent power of Truth, in irresistible efficiency, is constantly at work - without strife, sound or confusion. As devotees of Truth when we work in the society, let us make use of this silent might of the ever-conquering Truth. We must learn to be cheerfully silent, gracefully silent, powerfully silent. We MUST... "
Hari Om.
"In sharing our ideas with others, let us remember that it is our own wealth of inner silence that creates the greater contact, for very often it is found that our silence creates an equally deep silence in the listener, and in that silence his confusions get liquidated.
In silence, that which was not clear to the listener becomes suddenly illuminated and vivid. In that inner silence the still small voice of conscience is rendered more eloquent than at other times.
Let us not forget the greatest forces in nature are all ever silent. The silent power of Truth, in irresistible efficiency, is constantly at work - without strife, sound or confusion. As devotees of Truth when we work in the society, let us make use of this silent might of the ever-conquering Truth. We must learn to be cheerfully silent, gracefully silent, powerfully silent. We MUST... "
Hari Om.