विचार संयम ही नहीं वाणी संयम भी
विचारों पर संयम कर लिया जाए और वाणी को असंयमित ही रहने दिया जाए तो विचार संयम का आधार भी लड़खड़ा उठता है। हमेशा कुछ न कुछ कहते रहने की आदत व्यक्ति को कोई न कोई विषय ढूँढ़ने के लिए भी बाध्य करती है। इसलिए विचार संयम के साथ-साथ वाणी का संयम भी अनिवार्य है। किसी बर्तन का छिद्र बन्द कर देने के बाद उसमें रखी जाने वाली वस्तु को सुरक्षित रखने के लिए बर्तन का मुँह बंद रखना भी आवश्यक है। अन्यथा बर्तन में रखी हुई वस्तु कभी भी किसी समय फैल सकती है।
वाणी संयम का पहला अभ्यास मितभाषण है। जहाँ आवश्यक हो वहाँ नपे-तुले शब्दों
में अपनी बात कही जाए।
-पं. श्रीराम शर्मा आचार्य
जीवन देवता की साधना-आराधना (२) – ४.१२
Not only thought control but speech control is essential too!
Let’s say that an individual observes a proper thought control but his/her speech remains out of control. This would backfire on the thought control making it become weaker and ineffective. A habit of being talkative compels an individual to keep searching for new topics or issues to talk about (which, in turn, will compel his/her mind to keep on thinking about new topics). Therefore, observing a proper control of speech is also essential alongside the thought control. To store something securely, we may put it in a container. If the container has a hole, we will patch it up first before putting the thing in. But then we will also make sure that we close the lid firmly. Or else, the thing we have stored can get spilled over anytime.
Thought control would stop mental capabilities being wasted in needless thoughts, desires and feelings. However, its practical aspect and expression is channelized through speech. If speech is not kept under proper control, the thought control would eventually become ineffective and useless. Therefore, speech control must go hand in hand with thought control.
The first and foremost step in mastering speech control is to learn to speak less. Whatever that needs to be said should be expressed in bare minimum and carefully chosen words.
-Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya
Translated from – Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya’s work
Jeevan Devta ki Sadhna – Aradhana, page 4.12
very true
It gives immense pleasure to receive the powerful chintan from such a Noble organisation. The scientific approach to justify the spiritual/meta physical issues is highly appreciated.
With deep regards.
Gourisankar.
Jai Shri Krishna,
In the very first sentence, the author says “Let’s say that an individual observes a proper thought control but his/her speech remains out of control.”
If the thought are under control, speech by default will be under control. Whatever one speaks whether loose or otherwise, comes from the thought flow. In my opinion, thought control will certaily have an effect over speech control.
Best regards
Prem Sadani
very right sir
Jai Shri Radhey!
This is a precious lesson for me. As I was a talkative personality.
Best Regards
Rajiv
Vani ka jo Sanyam jaruri hai, isko yaha achchhi riti se bataya gaya hai. Vani par `control’ layenge to ham hamare vichar ko bhi `control’ kar payenge. Drushtant bhi bahut hi satik diya gaya hai.
gud fact …………………………..
I agree with this thought this is an important ingrident of any one’s life wright saying.
plz give me advice how can control talk
I will satisfied this collam
Think of your breath as you breath in and out. In the same way think what you are talking and be observant of what you talk – u control the Vani.