WHAT IS THE NATURE OF TRUTH?

Truth means that which is real, indestructible, and unchanging in all three times (past, present, and future), i.e. that which never perishes and always exists. Truth is luminous, pure, and free from bondage, distinct future). It is eternal, everlasting, and self-evident, a mirror of reality, not dependent on personal from the impermanent (false).

The subject of truth is profound, abyssal, and fundamental to human existence. Understanding it from a religious, philosophical, and practical perspective requires a greater depth of understanding and logical analysis. Truth is not merely an idea or concept, but a mirror of the soul, the universe, and the ultimate reality.

The Sanskrit word "truth" is derived from the root "sat," meaning "to be," "existence," or "reality." It is that which remains unchanged despite changes in time, situation, and circumstances. The essential nature of truth is permanent, eternal, and universal. This is considered the motto of Indian culture as "Satyameva Jayate," which means "truth always triumphs."

WHAT DO WE GAIN FROM TRUTH?

Truth satisfies hunger, strengthens the body, and, in fact, protects and sustains the entire world. One quality of speech is to speak the truth. It is said that if a person continues to speak the truth for 12 years, then whatever he says after that will come true.

Truth purifies life. Truth provides insight into reality—true knowledge. False knowledge exists in many forms, but truth is always one. There is only one formless, true God!

WHAT IS THE TRUTH OF LIFE ACCORING TO THE GITA?

The truth of life, according to the Bhagavad Gita, is that the soul is immortal and eternal, while the body is mortal; the ultimate goal of life is self-realization, union with the divine, and attainment of salvation, which requires selfless action, knowledge, devotion, and complete surrender to God. All actions should be performed as a duty, without desire for reward. According to the Gita, falsehood does not exist anywhere, and truth never disappears.

FAMOUS COUPLET FROM THE RAMCHARITMANAS (Ayodhyakanda)

"Dharmu na dusar satya samana, agam nigam puran bakhana" - this is a famous couplet from the Ramcharitmanas (Ayodhyakanda). It means that there is no dharma (duty) equal to truth. It emphasizes the importance of upholding truth and calls it the greatest human virtue.

VIDUR NEETI

Vidur Neeti states that a person should never abandon six things: truth, charity, kindness, forgiveness, patience, and the habit of not finding fault in virtues. The Neeti states that silence is better than speaking, and that truth should be spoken, and that truth should be pleasant, and pleasant truth should be in accordance with Dharma. That which lacks truth is not Dharma, and that which is deceitful is not truth.

As Swami Vivekananda said, "Truth is infinitely more powerful than falsehood, and so is goodness than evil. If truth and goodness are within you, they will create their own path through their own influence. Follow the truth, and it will take you wherever it may."

According to the 'Sthiti Prakaran' of 'Yoga Vashishtha', only those who are addicted to truth are men; all others are animals.

While preaching to Yudhishthira in the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, Bhishma Pitamah says, truth is religion, truth is penance, yoga, and Brahma.

For Kabir Das, 'There is no penance equal to truth and no sin equal to lie.' Truth has power and strength.

Lord Rama was a true upholder of truth and dignity. He upheld both truth and dignity. Those who speak the truth are tolerant. Tolerance is the ornament of truth.

Harishchandra adhered to truth along with his duty. In fact, truth is a form of worship. By following it, a person gradually progresses.

Where a lie acts as truth or truth itself becomes a lie, one should not speak the truth on such occasions. It's okay to lie there. For example, if a robber wants to know about your assets, don't tell him. If you can't get things done without speaking, lie. It's also mentioned that lies can be told in times of life-threatening circumstances, when marrying off a girl, to protect wealth, and to protect religion.

Truth differs in different circumstances. For example, for a student, study is the truth. For an employee or officer, there is no greater truth than fulfilling one's duty. The path to truth is certainly strewn with thorns, but it leads to the pinnacle of progress.