Triveni Journal
1927 | 11,233,916 words
Triveni is a journal dedicated to ancient Indian culture, history, philosophy, art, spirituality, music and all sorts of literature. Triveni was founded at Madras in 1927 and since that time various authors have donated their creativity in the form of articles, covering many aspects of public life....
Somerset Maugham, the well known English author was on a visit to Sri Bhagavan. He also went to see Major A. W. Chadwick in his room. There he suddenly became unconscious. Major Chadwick requested Sri Bhagavan to see him. Sri Bhagavan went into the room took a seat and gazed on Mr. Maugham. He regained his senses and saluted Sri Bhagavan. They remained silent and sat facing each other for nearly an hour. The author attempted to ask questions, but did not speak. Major Chadwick encouraged him to ask.
Sri Bhagavan said, “All finished. Heart-talk is all talk. All talk must end in silence only.” They smiled and Sri Bhagavan left the room.
— Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi, Talk No. 550.