24. Silence and sound
In silenceWe grow and glow;
In sound
We love and serve.
Silence-life
Is the tree.
Sound-life
Is the fruit.
If there is no tree,
There can be no fruit
And if there is no fruit,
There is no need for a tree.
Silence and sound both
Are of paramount importance.
Sri Chinmoy, Dedication-Drops, Agni Press, 1976
