TRUTHFULNESS

(II)

 

(Received on 19.05.02 at 10.45 p.m)

 

 

 

He who has true attention has right conduct. He is in communion with the Lord at all times. The opposite of truth is untruth. Not to relate what one has seen or heard or done is called falsehood. A false person is a hypocrite. He looks with his insincere eyes down and has no light on his face. He is always planning and scheming. He is always afraid that this falsehood may be detected. In order to hide one lie he has recourse to hundreds of them. He loses his peace of mind in scheming all the while. Doubts and suspicion become his second nature. He accordingly trusts no one. His relationship with others is based on selfishness.

 

He is not confided in by anyone. Deceit, fraud, hypocrisy and cunning become staple food of his life. His life becomes a burden to the world. If a liar meets a truthful person, their relationship snaps.

 

Truth can stand on its own legs but not so the untruth. A truthful man is steady, patient and firm in his determination. An untruthful man falters at every step and is not steadfast. While the truthful man is fearless and has no qualms or hesitation, an untruthful man is always afraid and never looks anybody in the face. The truthful man is not a coward and an idler. A truthful man is free from cares because of his fearlessness, which produces detachment in attachment. The truthful man gives up flattering, cajoling, theft and secrecy.

 

From the above it is clear that a truthful man can succeed in the spiritual field. As truth dwells in him, he speaks the truth. He himself treads the path leading to the Lord and guides others to it also. Such a person in a way becomes related to truth. Whatever he says comes out to be true. He is happy in the enjoyment of bliss of truth both outside and inside. Owing to leading a truthful life he becomes fearless and peaceful as he is connected with truth, which is eternal and never changing. All the world is happy in having him. By speaking and seeing the truth his mind and body become true. He preaches truth and is embellished by it.

 

One who is truthful and contented and speaks the truth is dear to the Lord. He never suffers separation from Him. Truth has nothing to fear. It is not affected by curses nor can harm it. When a true devotee meets the truth (Lord), he merges in it.

 

MUNIR AHMAD AZIM