Do bear in mind, in (a) speaking, (b) writing (c) lectures and teaching, the three principles of communication:

• hitam:
  • speak only what is beneficial;
  • speak in a manner that would be beneficial;
  • – that it would be beneficial to (a) the listener (b) to your purpose and Mission.
• mitam:
  • measured in intensity of emotion;
  • measured in tone of voice;
  • measured in choice of words, number of words.
• priyam:
  • pleasant, so as to create pleasant-mindedness in yourself and in the listener(s).

Editor’s Note

This is an excerpt from Sadhana in Applied Spirituality by Swami Veda Bharati.