Silence on the spiritual path?

Question - Gurudev, what is the role of silence on the spiritual path?

Gurudev Sri Sri - Silence heals and rejuvenates. Silence gives you depth and stability and brings creativity. While service brings the dynamic experience of the heart. It creates a sense of belongingness. Lack of service can land a person in depression. Service alone can bring contentment in life, but service without silence tires you. Service without spirituality will be shallow and cannot be sustained for a long period of time. The deeper the silence, the more dynamic the outer activity becomes. Both are essential in life. That is why I always recommend that one should attend the Advanced Meditation Program of Art Of Living atleast once every 3 to 6 months.