'To always say what is, and by that create good for all living beings: that is the practice of truthfulness.'
— Yoga Yajnavalkya I.53
'The purity of truth is often lost in unnecessary speech. To speak the truth, we would be wise to begin by practicing moderation in speech: to speak less and, when we speak, to do so clearly. Krishnamacharya was a masterful example of this. Gossip did not exist in his vocabulary, nor was he in the habit of wasting words. Left alone, he would sit in his room or on the verandah, mostly in silence. A vow of silence is a transformative experience for many and can be a wonderful support for the practice of truthfulness, reflection, and meditation. As a practice, a vow of silence can range from one hour a day at a specific time, to a whole day, to a silent retreat for weeks.'
- A.G. Mohan, in his book, 'Krishnamacharya: His Life and Teachings.'
— Yoga Yajnavalkya I.53
'The purity of truth is often lost in unnecessary speech. To speak the truth, we would be wise to begin by practicing moderation in speech: to speak less and, when we speak, to do so clearly. Krishnamacharya was a masterful example of this. Gossip did not exist in his vocabulary, nor was he in the habit of wasting words. Left alone, he would sit in his room or on the verandah, mostly in silence. A vow of silence is a transformative experience for many and can be a wonderful support for the practice of truthfulness, reflection, and meditation. As a practice, a vow of silence can range from one hour a day at a specific time, to a whole day, to a silent retreat for weeks.'
- A.G. Mohan, in his book, 'Krishnamacharya: His Life and Teachings.'