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"Words serve as tools for the outer world, but in the inner journey towards the divine, silence is the true language. Use words wisely in life, but let them fall away in meditation."

Words help you deal with people and things, but to know your inner self or God, be quiet and let go of words.
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"Words are merely tools for communication, but silence is the language of the divine; choose wisely based on your true aim."

He values English for worldly connection, but if you’re seeking God—especially when older—drop new words and rest in silence.
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"Animals communicate through limited signals, but true language is a gift of human consciousness, allowing us to express the infinite nuances of existence."

Animals use a few simple signals, not a full language like people do.
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"When we elevate someone to absolute supremacy, we invite a backlash that drags their name into the mud; true reverence lies in closeness, not in hierarchy."

When leaders act like they’re above everyone, people push back by using their names as casual cuss words.
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"What unites us is feeling, not language; gestures and love suffice, for the communication of the heart transcends all barriers."

No, you don’t need English—just come with an open heart and people will understand.
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"To speak in ulatbansi is to turn the world upside down, revealing that in the depths of samadhi, the doer dissolves and the ordinary becomes extraordinary."

He’s saying saints talk in upside-down ways—like ‘the flute plays the musician’—because in deep meditation everything flips and the ego isn’t in charge.
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"When the words of the awakened enter popular usage, they lose their living fragrance and become mere slogans, while only the essence of love can shake off the dust of distortion. Choose the vibrant yes of life over the sterile purity of dead morality."

When many people repeat holy words, they often twist them into lifeless rules; only truly alive words, like love, stay fresh and keep working.
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"Language is a playful game; when we embrace its humor, we invite lightness and presence into our lives."

He jokes that in 'Italian,' a fridge is an 'ice-a box' and a pretty girl is a 'nice-a box,' reminding us to stay playful.
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"Let language arise naturally from awareness, free from the constraints of cultural identities and borrowed mannerisms."

Don’t worry about speaking British or American—just talk simply and honestly as yourself.
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"True freedom cannot be found in the shock of language, but in the depth of inner awareness."

He says people swapped the word “God” for “fuck,” showing we lost real meaning and need inner awareness for true freedom.
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"Knowing a language is merely a tool; true transformation lies in unlearning the conditioning that binds you."

Language is handy and pretty, but letting go of what you’ve been taught matters more than learning more words.
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"Language is a bridge to connection, but it can never capture the essence of true communion; seek presence and silence, where the heart speaks beyond words."

Words help us share, but they can be tricky, so real understanding comes more from calm presence and care than from perfect sentences.
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"Names are mere tools of thought that bind us to the illusion of the ego; true reality exists beyond labels, in the nameless presence of pure being."

Names help us talk, but they aren’t what things truly are; underneath all labels is just quiet being.
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"Inverted language is the mystic's way of revealing the profound truth that in enlightenment, the doer dissolves and life flows through you, transcending the limitations of ordinary perception."

Teachers talk in upside-down ways to show that, when you truly awaken, you stop doing and life moves through you—something normal words can’t explain.
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"Strong language is the pulse of truth; it cuts through the fog of abstraction and speaks directly to the heart of experience."

Using simple, even rough words helps people really feel and understand truth instead of getting lost in fancy talk.
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"When you stop doing and simply witness, the effortless state of samayik blossoms, revealing clarity and ease in the absence of resistance."

It's called samayik—just stop trying and watch; when you relax and let things be, the right state comes by itself.
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"When strong language shocks you, remember it is merely a sound shaped by conditioning; embrace its playfulness and let go of the taboo."

Don’t get upset—remember it’s just a word, smile at it, and if needed say it playfully in private to loosen up.
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"Language is a bridge to the ineffable, and sometimes the complexity of words arises from the depth of what cannot be fully expressed."

He doesn’t know easy English well and tries to express things beyond words, so big book-words sometimes appear even though he prefers simple ones.
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"Saints speak from the depth of their being, where silence and love converge, creating a sweetness that resonates in the heart of those who listen."

They both speak from the same quiet heart, so their words naturally sound sweet and alike.
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"I speak not to conform to language but to express the truth of the moment, for in spontaneity lies the essence of my being."

He doesn’t try to speak perfect English; he just talks from his heart in the moment, so it sounds unusual.
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