Humans are in a habit to react quickly. In many cases they start to argue over tiny matters. In process they lose respect. But at the same time remaining silent always lead to a good solution. I have observed that our esteemed Prime Minister, never react instantly to his or his parties critics. The opposition try to disturb him but he remain unmoved by maintaining a silence to all matters. He speaks when he find it necessary.
In a noisy world, silence provides a space for introspection, deeper thought, and greater self-awareness. Choosing to remain silent can be a way to maintain dignity, especially when faced with disrespect or invalidation. Silence has been a powerful statement in situations where words are not being heard or valued. In this respect our Sanskrit have a nice verses that says :
आत्मनो मुख दोषेन बध्यन्ते शुक सारिका |
बकास्तत्र न बध्यन्ते मौनं सर्वार्थ साधनम् ||
Aatmano mukh doshen badhyante shuka saarikaa
Bakaastatra na badhyante maunam sarvaarth saadhnam
Aatman = self, ones' own nature, God Almighty.
Mukh dosh = improper use of the faculty of speech
Badhyante = get killed.
Shuka = parrot.
Saarika = Myna (a small singing bird). Both these birds are capable of imitating human voice..
Baka = crane.
Mauna = keeping mum, remaining silent,
Sarvarth (sarva + Arth)
Sarva = all
Arth = purpose (Arth also means money, riches as in Arth Shashtra i.e. Economics).
i.e. Parrots and Mynaas are entrapped and ultimately killed only due to their special faculty of imitating human voice, whereas Cranes are not killed (because of their remaining silent), which implies that keeping mum helps in solving all problems.
The underlying idea that one should not speak unnecessarily as it exposes a person to unnecessary danger. In difficult situations, silence can help prevent further escalation and give individuals time to cool down and respond more thoughtfully. Silence allows individuals to fully hear and process what others are saying, leading to better understanding and communication. Silence can be a powerful tool for problem-solving, offering a way to de-escalate situations, improve focus, and foster deeper reflection.
