Communication Quote by Prem Prakash
““A yogi is much more disciplined in his speech. Yogic tradition has it that speech must pass before three barriers prior to being uttered aloud. These barriers come in the form of three questions: Is it kind? Is it true? Is it necessary? (112-113)””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Yoga of Speech by Prem Prakash, 2010
Speech should be filtered through kindness, truth, and necessity before being spoken.
In simple terms: Think before you speak: be kind, true, needed.
Apply the three‑question filter.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- teaching
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it okay to speak without full necessity?
- How can you balance truth with kindness?
Rigid filtering may suppress necessary honesty.