#humanexistence

I wanted to say...

What happens when we die? What am I afraid of? I’m not afraid of death. Not mine. But then why am I afraid of losing someone/something. It’s not like it’s mine. Nothing is. It isn’t. It appears and disappears in the cycle of life, it’s born to this world and then it dies. The fleeting existence of everything and everyone in this form of ‘reality’, maybe it’s absolutely crucial. 

What have you done with your life? It’s all about my choices. Actually I want to be lead by love to others. Yes, I’m greedy and I’m jealous like everybody else is - to a certain extent. It makes me angry, to be angry. Still, I want to learn how to be more patient, how to understand those who I don’t understand - to somehow accept their way of thinking. I want to breath peace (like when I’m alone), not anger (when I’m around others).

To be excited to live, to be excited to die. Like it’s all happening now.

In a world of constant noise, we often underestimate the quiet power of silence. In this special episode of Family Doctor on Gaurish Akki Studio, host Gaurish Akki sits down with Dr. Malini S. Suttur, Chairperson of Genetics and Genomics at Mysore University, to explore the ancient practice of Mouna Vrata (vow of silence) through a modern scientific lens.

Dr. Malini explains that silence is far more than the absence of speech. True silence is intentional stillness, a space where we turn inward and allow the mind and body to heal. Indian traditions like Mouna Vrata, often misunderstood today, are deeply rooted in science and self-awareness.

Here’s what silence does to your body and brain:

Reduces stress hormones like cortisol

Lowers inflammation-causing cytokines

Activates healing, improves digestion and sleep

Enhances brain functions like focus, memory, and emotional balance

Boosts neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin

Encourages neuroplasticity and neurogenesis

Silence also supports the parasympathetic nervous system—the body’s rest and recovery mode. Even practicing silence for a few hours weekly can bring noticeable changes in physical, emotional, and mental health.

Dr. Malini also warns against confusing silence with distractions like scrolling through your phone or watching TV. True silence requires solitude, reflection, and sometimes fasting, which animals in the wild instinctively follow for self-healing.

As we grapple with rising anxiety, relationship breakdowns, and stress-related illnesses, the solution might be simpler than we think—pause, breathe, and be silent.

Whether it’s for an hour a day, a day a month, or simply by reducing unnecessary speech, embracing silence can change how we live and relate to ourselves and others.