Power of inner silence-group discussion

 Power of inner silence 21 Dec 2014

SSB SOCIO-SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION

Subject for discussion at the Group Meeting on 21-12-2014

The Power of Inner Silence

"The Sun rises silently! The stars planets and others are silent! The plants grow in silence! The baby in womb grows in silence and the Divinity has to be in the state of absolute silence!", observes our NC Master. He says that the entire creation including you and I have come from the infinite silent state of nothingness! He also states that the Soul within each one of us is silent. silence is eternal and the ultimate destination of human Soul is to merge with the 'Silence Absolute! This means that silence is the beginning and end of everything also the thought and creativity emerge from it. Our NC Master, therefore, infers that the human miseries are due to the mind immersed in the pool of thought and hence a silent mind is vital for development both in material life and spiritual life. He states that silencing the human mind is a fine art and powerful technique totally different from observing 'Mouna Vratha' the commonly known method of abstaining from talking.

When you are in 'Mouna Vratha', the mind may continue to be in the state of agitation, disturbance and pent up anger. Attaining inner silence needs a blank mind free from the flow of thoughts. This is the state in which the Soul, which was dormant within, expands into the empty mind space and initiates the spiritual journey. The unique feature of the NC Silentation system enables the abhyasi to attain this precious and powerful inner silence.

The NC Master explains that the abhyasis practicing Silentation can encounter four different levels of silence states' in the mind classified as 'Shanthi, Prashanthi, Supra Shanthi, and Sarva Shanthi. 'Shanthi' is the very basic state of silence also called "Peace", wherein the flow of thoughts do not disturb the abhyasi any longer though not totally eliminated. In this state, the mind will be very calm while facing tough situations in life and do not cause any disturbances. In the next stage of 'Prashanthi or Quietude', the depth of silence increases and the frequency of thought flow will be reduced to go to blankness gradually. In this condition, the abhyasis will be in the state of positive energy creating an atmosphere of peace around that can be experienced by those possessing sensitive perception levels. The next higher level of silence in the mind is 'Supra Shanthi or Stillness, where the blankness of the mind will be sustained for prolonged durations. The entire atmosphere around the abhyasis will be filled with serenity and love experiencing the spiritual journey within.

The last and final stage of peace, the 'Sarva Shanthi' or 'Tranquility is experienced by the abhyasis with the advanced state of 'Samadhi' that can extend over much longer periods. In this realm of Sarva shanthi there are a number of stages based on the depths of silence experienced, the ultimate being the Silence Absolute where the duality of the Soul and mind ceases and awareness of the self is totally lost.

Describing about the other benefits of attaining inner silence to the common people, the NC Master states that it has a great healing power in the body. Many diseases suffered by human are due to psychosomatic imbalances and therefore such cases can be treated by the power of inner silence. Further, people with the power of inner silence will be able to utilize their brain more efficiently and perform better in their material life as they conserve their bio-energy by not supporting the flow of thought.

Questions

1. What is needed to attain inner silence?

2. From where the entire creation has come? 

3. What is the ultimate destination of human soul?

4. Why the humans are always in miseries?

5. What is Mouna Vrata?

6. How does NC system helps an abhyasi?

7. What are the different levels of silence? 

8. What is Shanthi?

9. What is Prashanthi?

10. What is Suprashanthi?

11. What is Sarvashanthi?

12. What are the benefits of attaining inner silence?

 Quotes from Master SSB

1. Sorrows are our best educators A man see farther through his tears than telescope.
2. The future destiny of a child is always the work of the mother.
3. Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem.
4. He that thinks he can afford to be negligent is not far from being useless.
5. Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.
6. True happiness is formed in making others happy.
7. We practice spirituality to make life less difficult and not to give difficulties to others.
8. The disciple who is not trained properly will create havoc to Master.
9. Act on your solution even when a little risk is necessary.
10. Kindness has influenced more people than eloquence.
11. Noisy men say things: Silent men do things.
12. Missing an opportunity to come up in life will result into untoward consequences.
13. Look within for your own happiness which otherwise you would have sought in vain through perishable sensual objects.
14. You must get up every morning with determination if you want to go to bed with satisfaction.
15. Where boasting ends there dignity begins.
16. Tolerance of all religions is a law of nature. Tolerant spirituality itself is the nature.
17. Success is not dependent solely on you self confidence but also on the confidence of others in you.  
18. The place to be happy is here. The time to be happy is now. The way to be happy is NC Practice.
19. Jumping into hasty conclusion is like a joker jumping from a tall place to a _____
20. Even if you are on the light track you will get run over if you just sit there itself.
21. A man of stature has no need of status and power.
22. Obstacles in the pathway of the weak become stepping stone in the pathway of the strong.
23. There is no cure for birth and death if you are not liberated. But you can enjoy the interval.
24. He who conquers others is strong. But he who conquers himself is mighty.
25. The greatness of human actions is measured by the extent to which they inspire others.
26. Make new friends but keep the old. New are silver; Old are gold.
27. Discipline of life is more precious than life itself, because life derives value from the discipline.
28. Better a thousand enemies outside the house than one inside.
29. Mankind must put an end to war otherwise, war will put an end to mankind.
30. Perhaps it is better to be irresponsible and right rather than responsible and wrong.
31. People cannot change in few days just because they are practicing silence.

WHO DOESN'T NEED INDEPENDENCE?

 SSB Socio-Spiritual Foundation

24-08-2014

Subject for discussion at the DCC Meeting on 24-08-2014

WHO DOESN'T NEED INDEPENDENCE?

Every prani in this world is happy when it is independent. The happiness of independence is greater than the happiness of dependence.

The soul inside the human being needs independence to become the spirit and it is unable to get independence because the ego is dependant. Once the ego becomes independent it can pave the way for the soul to become independent.

Dependency and independency are the feelings of the mind. Any one can feel that he is dependant even if he is provided with all facilities. At the same time, one who is not provided with anything can feel the independence. If we are able to develop the independence within us irrespective of the physical body's dependence on this materialistic world, then we can give independence to the soul. Once the ego gives independence to the soul, the ego becomes dependant on the spirit (expanded soul).

The spirit has got the power to take care of you, once the power of independence is given to it. Your life will be wonderful without any dependency thereafter.

Q & A for W-Group Meeting on 15-06-2014

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1.     What is meant by vacuumised mind?

Ans: A mind devoid of thoughts, is called vaccumised mind.

2.     How to vacuumise the mind?

Ans: Vacuumising the mind is possible through silentation by getting connected to the Master.

 3.      Why should we vacuumise our mind?

Ans: Vacuumisation of mind is necessary to attract the Vacuum (Spirit).

 4.      What is called silencing the mind?

Ans: Human thoughts are considered as sounds in spiritual practice. When the mind reaches a condition where there is no disturbance by the thoughts, it is called blankness or silencing the mind.

 5.      How soul expansion happens in human mind?

Ans: The spirit within the human mind is dormant due to his impurities called thoughts. When anyone is able to remove the impurities by silencing the mind, spiritual expansion happens.