The Teaching of Hazrat Inayat Khan

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It must be understood that rhythm is the balance of speech and action.

  • One must speak at the right time,
  • otherwise silence is better than speech:
  • a word of sympathy with the grief of another, and
  • a smile at least when another laughs.
  • One should watch the opportunity for moving a subject in society, and
  • never abruptly change the subject of conversation, but skillfully blend two subjects with a harmonious link.
  • Also one should wait patiently while another speaks, and
  • keep a rein on one's speech when the thought rushes out uncontrollably, in order to keep it in rhythm and under control during its outlet.
  • One should emphasize the important words with a consideration of strong and weak accent.
  • It is necessary to choose the right words and mode of expression, to regulate the speed and to know how to keep the rhythm.
  • Some people begin to speak slowly and gradually increase the speed to such an extent that they are unable to speak coherently.


 
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