Sound vs. Silence – What the Mystics Knew

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๐ŸŒฟ Introduction

Is the goal of meditation silence — or sound?

This question shaped my own path. The answer lies not in either/or, but in both. Sound and silence are not opposites. They are two gates leading to the same Source.

๐Ÿง˜‍♀️ What Is Silence in Meditation?

Silence is not the absence of sound. It is the absence of noise — thought noise, emotional storms, inner chatter.

It is the still canvas.

๐ŸŽง What Is Anahat Nad?

Anahat Nad is the eternal vibration — the inner sound that arises in silence. It's not created. It's always playing. Only when the mind quiets does it become perceptible.

๐Ÿ“œ What the Mystics Said

  • Rumi: “There is a voice that doesn’t use words. Listen.”

  • Kabir: “The sound of the divine resonates through the inner sky.”

  • The Bible: “In the beginning was the Word…”

Mystics across cultures heard the same truth: sound lives inside silence.

๐Ÿ“˜ Book Insight

In Awakening with Anahat Nad, I describe this paradox:

“When silence becomes deep enough, it begins to sing.”

๐Ÿ” Related Post: The Heart Chakra and Anahat Nad

๐Ÿ™ Conclusion

The greatest mystery is not which path is better — sound or silence. The true mystery is how they are one.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Do you feel silence or sound more in meditation? Share below.
๐Ÿ“˜ Go deeper: [Awakening with Anahat Nad – The Book]

I'm Niran Bodhi—meditator, writer, and explorer of the sacred sound within. I’m the author of Awakening with Anahat Nad: A Practical Guide to Inner Sound Meditation, a book born from decades of personal practice, silence, and listening to the unstruck sound known as Anahat Nad. This blog is a heartfelt extension of that journey. Here, I share the teachings and techniques of Nad Yoga, meditative tools, reflections from my path, and inspiration from mystic traditions around the world. Whether you're just beginning to sit in silence or are deep in your practice, may these writings support your unfolding. The inner sound is always playing. The question is: are we quiet enough to hear it? �� With love and inner peace,

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