"When Silence Speaks" reflects on the nature of divine wisdom and the communication between enlightened masters and their disciples. It draws inspiration from an event in the life of Lord Buddha and his disciple Mahakashyapa, illustrating that ultimate wisdom can often be conveyed through silence rather than words. The poem depicts a scene where Buddha, holding a rose, sits in silence while his disciples await his teachings. As they struggle with their questions, Mahakashyapa suddenly expresses joy and understanding when Buddha hands him the flower, symbolizing the transmission of deeper truths beyond verbal explanation. The poem concludes by emphasizing that when one is ready to receive, silence can unveil profound truths, leading to the retreat of ignorance. The second poem, "Heart of a Woman," highlights the idea that physical intimacy does not equate to truly knowing someone. It suggests that understanding a woman's heart is essential, regardless of physical closeness. In "Temptation," the speaker recounts an encounter with an astrologer friend, revealing an internal conflict between the desire to know the future and the struggle with self-respect and ego. The poem captures a moment of vulnerability and the allure of seeking guidance about one's fate.
When Silence Speaks
by Ajay Amitabh Suman 
in
English Poems
Description
When Silence Speaks It is said that after attaining the realization, Meher Baba, the Indian Spiritual Master never uttered a single world through out his life. It is because he felt that God never be told through word. Similarly many Spiritual Masters also believed that God never be described through word. However they have tried to explain God to their disciples through word. This Poem is reflecting an event which occurred in the Life of Lord Buddha and his disciple MAHAKASHYAPA. Lord Buddha revealed the ultimate wisdom to his disciple Mahakashyap in complete silence. This poem is based on