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The Significance of #Maunam #Silence
Maunam is the attribute of a Muni. But the ordinary meaning of this word is silence. Our Dharma Sastras have prescribed the observance of maunam (मौनम्) on various occasions. We are asked to observe maunam when taking food. In this context,
Maunam is the attribute of a Muni. But the ordinary meaning of this word is silence. Our Dharma Sastras have prescribed the observance of maunam (मौनम्) on various occasions. We are asked to observe maunam when taking food. In this context,
maunam means only non-speaking (silence). Controlling the urge to speak is one among the many steps leading us to our spiritual goal. Maunam is an important method of worshipping God. Maunam in this context does not mean merely silence. It is also the process of keeping the mind
free of all thoughts. It implies that we should keep all our senses under perfect control, so that during the period of silence, the limbs may not move even involuntarily. Such a maunam will enable the divine spark within every one of us to become active in its progress towards
