Always Say Less Than Necessary

Kripananda Variyar’s astrologer-brother, warned him to be careful during the malefic effect of Saturn’s rule of 7 ½ years . At the end of the period, Variyar asked his brother, ‘What happened? You said I will be affected by Saturn’s influence?’ to which his brother replied, ‘You are constantly singing the glory of Lord Muruga, how will any planet affect you?‘. This is the truth of life. What you talk on, decides the course of your destiny.

Reduce every unnecessary word! This is the fundamental lesson in spirituality. For instance, during Cricket season, people will be discussing with each other about the scores of various cricketers. You want to exhibit your knowledge to others. The score is the same, regardless of how many ever time you discuss it. So why waste your precious time? Why talk unnecessarily about politics? You would have already wasted time watching wrong cinemas? Time and tide wait for none.

As long as you have desires, you will be in pieces. Once you subjugate your desires, you will be at peace.