9. The Core

The Truth is at the core of everything in this universe. It is at the core of every rock, tree, bird, and every human being. Yet, it is not easy to live day to day in the Truth.

In our daily life, we encounter situations where we wonder if we should be totally truthful. We calculate the consequences of being a little less truthful in order to avoid hurting someone. We dilute our emotions, we change words so that we don't hurt anyone. When we do this, we are compromising the Truth.

It is hard for us to live continuously in the Truth, speaking the truth, and being connected to the inner core, the core that is nothing but the Truth. It is also hard for others to be truthful with us. Also, it is difficult for us to bear when somebody is truthful in speaking about us.

Truth hurts. Mixing a few lies to soften the truth does not make it truth. Truth has no component of lies in it. It cannot have. The moment it is diluted, you can't call it truth anymore.

We lie so easily because we are used to thinking of ways to cover our tracks. We use lies to conveniently forget the stark Truth. Sometimes we use lies as a crutch to prop up the Truth! How can it work? It will fail. Every time we use a lie, it will multiply our problems because a lie can never sustain the truth. Simply, even the smallest lie will have its consequences. When I say 'lies', I mean any words that we use to deter from delivering the truth in terms of expressing emotions, facts, narrations, anything.

Speaking the truth is dangerous. In societal terms, it is the most dangerous thing we can do. It causes discomfort to people around us and there is a good chance that people might get hurt, feel bad, or even become depressed. It is hard for us and for others around us to hear the truth.

But we should continue to speak the truth despite all this and we should continue to live in the truth. As our experience grows, we become more open and able to handle hurt, guilt, opposition of our friends and family etc. Gradually these feelings will disappear and when this happens, we will experience real liberation while we live.

The truth is there. Everything in this universe is united by this truth. The all-pervasive God or collective consciousness is the eternal Truth and this Truth cannot, does not, and will not change. It is not possible to work around this Truth. It is also not possible to escape the hurt or anger that surfaces when handling it.

The ultimate Truth is doesn't change. It is our mind, body, and way of life that keeps changing. Living in the Truth is being in the enlightened state - the highest peak we can climb in our spiritual search.

In order to be able to bear the harshest truth, live in the truth. Invite truth to be your friend, family, and master. That is the sure road to enlightenment, permanent bliss, nithyananda.