Posted on 03.05.2023 09:04
One word can create a great deal of tension. How to prevent such situations? The first thing is that control over our speech is extremely important. We should be aware of our words. We should not use any word that might hurt the feelings of another. Perhaps the best way to reduce tension and conflict is to gain control over your own speech. It is amazing that even powerful people have no control over their language. I read in the newspapers that the Prime Minister of India has said that in politics cultured language should be used. Now attention is being given to decent language instead of accusations and counter accusations. In the ancient tradition, people were not supposed to find fault with eachother in the midst of a meeting or a conference. This is not an effective way of correcting another. When one comes to know a particular person's mistake, the best way for reformation is to call him aside and politely let him know that his approach was wrong, perhaps he should cogitate on this.
Acharya Bhikshu said: "A person remarked on the mistake of another. Neither did he acknowledge the person who had made the mistake nor did he tell his guru. Instead he propagated it in public. How can you believe such a person?" In this context Acharya Bhikshu cautioned: "When you find faults in someone, immediately inform him and appraise his guru. But do not spread that matter in public.”
One of the major reasons for tension in society is uncontrolled speech. When a person criticizes a leading politician this creates tension not only in his party, but sometimes
the whole country comes under stress. Meditation cannot relieve all stress always. Also self-restraint is very important to practice. One who is self-restrained is relaxed and does not create tension for another either.
To be continued...
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