Heart-talk is All Talk
Somerset Maugham, a well-known English author, was on a visit to Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi. Maugham also went to visit Maj. Chadwick in his room and there he suddenly became unconscious. Maj. Chadwick requested Sri Bhagavan to see Maugham. Sri Bhagavan went into the room, took a seat and gazed on Mr. Maugham. Maugham 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. Maj. 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
15th October, 1938
Talk 550.
Heart-talk is All Talk
