In English
People are afraid of telling the truth. One is afraid even to know the truth about himself. If someone else points out an untruth, we make an attempt to cover up the untruth. In these circumstances, how do you speak the truth? Since we are not able to do this, we say, “,” i.e., kill the truth or destroy the truth. Students: truth is the most basic aspect. It is even more fundamental than the atom. The word “truth” is the basis of even the atom. We cannot see the atom, which is very small. We cannot see the universe, which is very big. But we can certainly see the truth. Truth is the foundation for everything. It is said, “.” There is no other than the truth. Direct your life’s journey on the sacred path towards . In this journey, truth must be your vehicle. Then, you will be able to see that truth itself is God. When we talk of non-believers or believing nonbelievers, they follow their path only because of their ignorance. Their path is highly individualistic and has no authority. One’s own experience is the best authority in aspects relating to God. For one who has tasted a sweet, you can explain how a sweet tastes; but for one who asks you to describe the form of sweetness, how can you do so? Your experience should arise from direct knowledge and that is the best authority. Under no circumstances can evidence from guess work or hearsay become more important than direct experience. Students must recognise this clearly.