ADORABLE TRUTH
--A P ANAND
Truth: The more you suppress it, the more it divulges.
Truth means in accordance
with facts, morally good, just and reality. Truth is never changeable. It is
always stable, spotless, absolutely clean, pure and without stigma. Thus only
God is Truth and not a myth or hallucination. Only He is Creator, Sustainer and
Destroyer of all insentient and sentient. He only manages their affairs. Our
actions in the world are His pranks which are having bearing on our life. Lord
is not seen with naked eyes but with enlightenment and awakening. Also
enlightenment makes our character strong and ability to discern between truth
and false, wrong and right. A person with such qualities is called a sage.
Almighty is far away and still so near by. Some one has aptly said that knowing
others is wisdom and knowing self is enlightenment. When the results of some
actions bear good and sacred fruits it is called truth and righteousness. Padma
Purana says that there is no harm in speaking untruth if it protects some one’s
life. One must earn credits (Punya) to make one’s present and future life worth
for communion with Lord. He should also share his comforts and credits with the
deserving persons to beautify their life as well. Such a person should not
forget that nothing belongs to us, not even our own body, but all is His and this
is Truth.
Truth may be tart, curt and bitter
but ultimately leaves sweet taste. Falsehood is liked by some as apparently it
seems sweet though the resultant is sour and bitter. It is palatable sugar
coated poison. Sometimes we have to suffer a lot by expressing truth and
revealing reality but truth being sacred over powers the wrongs. We should not
forget as to how much King Harish Chandra had to suffer in life due to
preservation of truth and keeping his promise but was finally restored his kingdom
and dignity.
Truth is what
exists for ever and never changes at any cost. Only God is infinite. His creation
is having no certainty. Wealth is finite (Fanaa in Urdu), so don’t boast by
possessing it. It may slip away soon from your hands. Health is also not
certain if we don’t care for it. Dwindling of the body and ultimately its
decimation is certain and sure. It is myth that sun and moon disappear from the
horizon for ever. Can anyone predict any- thing in certainty? Even the moment
of some one’s death taking place can not be foretold by man. Our life is like a
bubble bursting any time. Only Lord knows this hidden truth. In uncertainty
many events remain “between the cup and the lips.” The sun and moon provide
heat, warmth and cool and this is only truth. It is true that we are the part
of Lord Supreme and will ultimately merge with Him but only when liberated
fully. Foundation of falsehood is shaky and never stands scrutiny to the
realities and acid test. It is considered as a lame duck—feeble and faltering
.No doubt, sometimes, sifting the grains of truth from chaff is very difficult.
We can imbibe truth only by
controlling/subduing our sense organs otherwise every thing will go awry and
the senses may start controlling us. We should assuage our soul with our pure
and neat actions. We should always remain under His shelter and loyalty to gain
truth and its benefits. We must “pick fragrant flowers” of life without causing
pain to self and others. The enlightened never run after the materialistic
world. When you imbibe austerity all your cravings for worldly pleasures cease
and you seek the Real Pleasure and Truth which lies only in our attachment with
the Supreme Lord. This way we lead the life of detachment with no worries of
the world and no bondage of relationships. You are bonded only with the Real.
The monks use ochre/saffron colour for their attire which indicates their
detachment with worldly affairs.
Truth always prevails upon falsehood.
The one who is attached with the Truth and acts judiciously in life is not even
bruised but thrives on and on. We should pray and endeavour to hold His hand to
enjoy all the privileges of heaven and earth. Lord Krishna sided with the truth
and righteousness in Mahabharta war. It is to be recalled that the war between Rama and Ravana was of
rights versus wrongs where the former prevailed. Rama was an embodiment of
righteousness, propriety and truth and that of Ravana of
devilish, wrongs and uncontrolled
senses. Those who tread the path of perseverance always reach the pinnacle of
life.
We should not make nefarious plans
which displease Him and are openly exposed to Him for He is omniscient
otherwise we have to face the dire consequences. Falsehood haunts the perpetrator
day and night. Please do not play tricks with the Lord or act God as He may
snub you through calamities with ire.
Only
Lord has the right and power to create and destroy us at His will. He has not
delegated these powers to any one else. All are equal before His eyes, rich or
poor of high caste or low caste .There is no discrimination of any kind.
Please do not forget that whereas
the West have gained a lot materially but suffered in spirituality, real
education for the betterment of humanity, social life and health, the East have
gained or suffered contrary to it. So we should tread our path wisely.
The Indians believe in the motto of “
Satya Mev Jayte” (Truth will prevail). That is why these words are imprinted on
their National Emblem. On July30, 1956 President Dwight D. Eisenhower of USA
got the phrase “ In God We Trust” officially approved for American currency.
Since then these words are considered as motto of USA. The dignitaries, almost every
where, take solemn oath at the time of swearing- in ceremony for high office in
the name of Almighty God to uphold the dignity, truth, rights, equality and
morals of their respective countries. The Hindus and some of their
denominations, while taking bier of the dead person for the cremation, chant
“Ram Naam Sat Hai” (there is truth only in Rama’s name) but it is a tragedy and
travesty that they shudder to chant the same words at other occasions. We also
say, “Truth is thy name O Lord”.
Finally,
you are on the right track of truth, reality and righteousness if you have
understood and fostered what is said above as these are humble and godly
attributes leading to platonic love towards God. “OM TAT SAT” (Supreme Divinity
is only Truth).
A P ANAND, E/120, “VIRGO”, LOWER KHARODI, MARVE
ROAD, MALAD(W),
MUMBAI—400 095--------Ph:022-2862
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,E.mail: anandpanand@yahoo.com
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