Ocean vs. River

Understanding
Rumi’s Wisdom on

Silence and Speech

• Ocean vs. River: The ocean, representing silence, is vast, deep, and boundless, symbolizing wisdom, introspection, and inner peace. The river, by contrast, represents speech or words, which are smaller, more contained, and limited compared to the depth of silence. #OceanVsRiver #Symbolism #SilenceAndSpeech
• “When the ocean is searching for you, don’t walk into the river.”: This line suggests that when silence (or the need for introspection and inner wisdom) calls, avoid getting distracted by superficial communication or endless talking. Instead of engaging in external noise, embrace the depth of silence. #Introspection #EmbraceSilence #AvoidDistractions
• “Listen to the ocean.”: This line encourages listening to silence and paying attention to the inner self or deeper truths, accessible only through quiet reflection. True understanding and wisdom often come from within rather than through spoken words. #ListenToSilence #InnerWisdom #QuietReflection

In essence, Rumi highlights the profound wisdom in silence, suggesting that sometimes it is more valuable to listen to silence than to engage in speech or external distractions. #RumiWisdom #ValueOfSilence #InnerPeace

Rajendra Parekh Kalanidhi