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In the quiet of the mind, where no ego lingers, we see that words are but arrows, and each one reveals its archer. To aim for harm wounds only oneself, for in harming another, we scatter seeds of discord in our own heart. Zen teaches that the wise do not rush to speak, for they understand that silence often speaks louder than sound.

Hindu philosophy reminds us of dharma—a call to live rightly, to build and sustain rather than destroy. In a world increasingly noisy with voices seeking dominance, the quiet power of sincerity, truth, and kindness endures. The flame that burns brightest isn’t one that consumes others—it’s the light that illuminates all.

In reflection, we might ask ourselves: What seeds are we sowing with our words? What legacy do we leave with the energy we bring into the world?