We live in an age of constant noise, both outside and within ourselves. Even when we seek silence, the mind doesn’t stop. Inside us, there is a voice that never rests — it comments, judges, compares, defends and justifies itself. This inner talk, invisible yet continuous, creates exhaustion, anxiety and confusion. While outwardly we appear calm, inside us there is a hidden battle of thoughts and emotions.
Gnosis teaches that this hidden dialogue is the main cause of inner disharmony. It is not merely a stream of passing thoughts, but a deep mechanism that keeps our identification with the Ego alive.
The Master Samael Aun Weor has explained that learning to observe this inner conversation, and silence it, is essential for the awakening of consciousness.Practising Inner Silence does not mean ‘emptying the mind’. It means transforming the way we use our inner word — our inner talk. In this lies one of the keys to spiritual balance
What Is the Mistaken Inner Talk?
The mistaken inner talk is a secret conversation that takes place within every person. It is the constant flow of thoughts that judge, remember, imagine or argue without control. Though it may seem harmless, this internal talk is the main source of many states of inner disharmony.In Gnosis, it is taught that every spoken word starts as an inner word.
What we say with our physical tongue originates from the ‘hidden tongue’ — that hidden voice that never stops talking.
If that voice speaks words of criticism, complaint or resentment, it inevitably contaminates our emotions and actions.
In Revolutionary Psychology, the Master Samael Aun Weor affirms that this inner talk is the “Causa Causorum” — the root cause — of negative psychological states.
Its source is not actually in what others do, but rather in how we react inwardly to each experience. This is why the Gnostic work begins by observing the origin of thought, the exact point from which the inner talk arises.
Many try to control the mind by forcing it into blankness, but that is not true inner silence. The goal is not to suppress thought, but to comprehend the process of thinking and to discover which voice is endlessly talking within us.Only by observing this inner talk without identifying with it does the possibility of conscious silence open — a space in which attention becomes free and clear.
Negative Inner Talk and Its Root
The mistaken inner chat not only fills us with mental noise, but also feeds a subtle emotion: self-pity.
This state makes us feel sorry for ourselves, constantly justify our actions and see ourselves as the centre of everything that happens.
The Master Samael Aun Weor explains that self-pity is the basis of psychological narcissism. As long as we are trapped in this identification with the ‘I’, any inner development is impossible.
We love ourselves too much and, as a result, we reject or criticise those who do not think or act as we wish.The inner talk then becomes an ‘inner tribunal’ where the Ego always wins its case. It speaks, accuses and defends itself endlessly.
Each thought of complaint or self-justification reinforces inner disharmony and distances us from a state of equilibrium.
The Gospel teaches:
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.” Matthew 7:12
This principle, united with the Gnostic teaching, invites us to put ourselves in the place of the other person. When we sincerely comprehend the reasons of others, the internal dialogue softens. A sense of respect and empathy arises — opening the door to inner silence.
Practising this is more than a matter of morality; it is a conscious act. Only those who learn to treat others well internally attain genuine inner peace.
The Practice of Gnostic Inner Silence (A Different Silence)
Inner Silence is one of the deepest practices in Gnosis. Yet its true meaning is often misunderstood. It is not about ‘emptying the mind’, nor forcing it to be ‘blank’, nor blocking thoughts from entering.
The Gnostic Inner Silence, spoken of by the Master Samael Aun Weor, is something different. It is a conscious exercise performed in relation to something already present in the mind — a person, a memory, a problem or an emotion.
It consists of not touching that content with the inner tongue, not giving it any discourse or opinion.
For example:
- If someone offends us, the mind immediately starts its inner talk: “They shouldn’t have done that”, “They’ve no right”, “I’m going to say something.”
- Practising inner silence means stopping that inner conversation and observing the event without justification or condemnation.
When one learns to remain silent not only with the physical tongue but also with the inner tongue, something extraordinary happens: consciousness awakens.
In that instant there is no struggle, no repression — only understanding.The mistaken inner talk is made up of jumbled thoughts, half-truths and confused emotions.
When that flow is suspended, a natural clarity appears.
Inner Silence is not emptiness; it is conscious attention in the present moment.
Differences Between Ordinary Silence and Inner Silence
- Ordinary silence represses; inner silence comprehends.
- Ordinary silence is passive; inner silence is active and conscious.
- Ordinary silence seeks “not to think”; inner silence observes without identification.
This different silence is not achieved through effort; it arises naturally when the inner talk stops.
It is the point where the mind rests and consciousness perceives with purity.
The Daily Practice of Inner Silence
The path to harmony is not found outside us — it lies within inner silence.
Every day offers opportunities to practise it: while walking, speaking, listening or facing a troubling thought.
It is not about escaping the noise, but about discovering stillness within the noise.
Master Samael Aun Weor taught that real transformation begins when we stop talking with the Ego.
As long as our mind continues its internal commentaries, our consciousness remains asleep.
When we observe without judging the mind becomes still and comprehension arises on its own.
How to Apply It Today
- Notice your inner chat. Become aware of what you tell yourself in each situation.
- Do not repress or feed it. Simply watch it attentively.
- Make conscious pauses. Breathe deeply before reacting or speaking.
- Feel the present moment. Bring your attention here and now so that your consciousness may express itself.
Over time, this Inner Silence becomes a source of serenity and wisdom.
From it, every thought finds its correct place and every emotion its natural balance.
Inner Silence is not absence — it is conscious presence.
It is the space where the light of consciousness reflects without distortion.
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