As Scripture says, 'Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen' (Hebrews 11:1).
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Speech
Across spiritual traditions, speech refers to the powerful act of expression. Many traditions converge on the idea that mindful speech is essential for personal and communal harmony. However, they diverge in their specific teachings and emphasis on the role of speech in spiritual growth.
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A true devotee says, 'O God, you alone are the doer; you alone do everything.
Whoever hears my words and believes in the one who sent me will have eternal life, will never be condemned for their sins, and has transitioned from death to life.
That which speech cannot reveal, but by which speech itself is revealed — know that alone as Brahman, not this which people worship here.
Kabir would say, 'The God with form is my Mother, and the formless God is my Father. Who should I blame or worship? Both sides of the scale are equal.'
Speech that causes no distress, that is truthful, pleasant, and beneficial — together with the practice of scriptural recitation — this is called the austerity of speech.
There is nothing higher than the Guru — nothing higher than the Guru — nothing higher than the Guru — nothing higher than the Guru. Thus declares Śiva, thus declares Śiva, thus declares Śiva, thus declares Śiva.
Everyone follows their own imagined path; the endless variety of misdeeds cannot be put into words.
My servant seeks closeness to Me so I can make them My friend, and once they're My friend, I become their ear, eye, and tongue.
'If you want to follow me,' He says, 'deny yourself.'
And as Christ says in the Gospel, they will be amazed at that time, saying, 'Lord, Lord, didn't we prophesize in your name, cast out demons in your name, and perform many miracles in your name?'
Lord Krishna says in the Gita, 'Arjuna, you and I have had many births before; I know them all, but you don't.'
Non-injuring in thought, word, and deed is the highest of all virtues.
Truth must be observed in thoughts, words, and actions. If you are established in truth, all other virtues will naturally follow.
Lord Jesus says, "Blessed are those who show mercy, for they will receive mercy."
Lord Jesus says, 'If you have a lustful look, you have already committed adultery in the heart.'
Lord Krishna says in the Gita, it's better to do one's own duty, even if it lacks merit, than to perfectly do someone else's duty.
Lord Krishna says in the Gita: However men approach me, I welcome them in the same way, for the path they take is mine.
A true devotee always says, 'Lord, you're the one who does everything. I'm just a tool in your hands.'
One can see God's form when all limitations and reasoning disappear, and a person becomes speechless and enters a state of deep meditation.