What are the different stages of silence? What benefit do we get in worldly and spiritual means when we practice silence? Bhagawan points out to us today. After you achieve silence of the tongue (Vak Mounam), then there is Mano mounam (silence of the mind). The mind is a bundle of thoughts and fancies. These thoughts have to be reduced gradually. When thoughts are reduced, the mind naturally comes under control, like a clock that is unwound. When the activity of the mind is reduced, the power of the Atma (Divine Self) manifests itself. As a consequence, buddhi (intellect) becomes more active than the senses. When control of speech and control of the mind have been achieved, the state of Maha-mounam (supreme silence) is easily realised. Students should strive to reach the third stage by the disciplines of the first two stages. I have often told you, "Talk less and study more." What is meant by "study?" Study or education is the process of divinising one's Self. This calls for the cultivation of values in education.