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Not only do words determine our destiny and that of the world, but they also have a tremendous impact on our spiritual growth, says Suma Varughese

A spiritual teacher once addressed his congregation on the power of words, pointing out how harsh words could destroy and damage, while gentle words had the power to appease.

A young student stood up and deferentially told the master, “Master, it is said that sticks and stones can break my bones, but words are only words. But you say that words are powerful. I do not quite understand.”

“You would if you had any intelligence in you. Shut up and don’t interrupt me,” the teacher snapped. The shocked student was silent for a while, but unable to swallow the insult, he shot up to his feet and said, “You have insulted me. You are not my master any more. I renounce you.”