SOMERSET MAUGHAM AND SRI BHAGAVAN
Somerset
Maugham, the well known English author was on a visit to Sri Bhagavan. He also
went to see Major A. W. Chadwick in his room. There he suddenly became
unconscious. Major Chadwick requested Sri Bhagavan to see him. Sri Bhagavan
went into the room took a seat and gazed on Mr. Maugham. He 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. Major
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, Talk No. 550.