by Sathish Govind
The Lord has bestowed upon us five sacred senses: sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste. Yet, among these, the tongue holds a unique power.
It can nourish, express, heal, or harm. Wielded wisely, it becomes a force for truth and compassion; misused, it may unravel bonds and create strife. Thus, the tongue is both a gift and a test of the soul’s integrity.
The tongue’s significance lies in its dual purpose: to savor and to speak. It can indulge us with the pleasure of flavours, elevating the soul with the joy of taste. Yet, it also carries the power to shape words — words that can uplift and heal, or wound and divide.
Thus, it serves as both a gateway to delight and a mirror of the heart’s intentions, reminding us that what we taste may pass, but what we speak echoes in the lives of others.
Indulge the tongue in the world’s exquisite flavors, allowing it to savour life’s richness. Yet, let it not be content with delighting in taste alone; wield it as a vessel of healing and uplifting words.
In doing so, you honour not only the abundance of earthly pleasures but also touch the souls of countless others, creating harmony through both nourishment and speech. Thus, the tongue becomes a bridge between savouring life’s wonders and fostering human connection.
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