Truth is equated with God. Truth means that which is imperishable — it held true in the past, is true now, and will remain so in future. The first truth we need to know is that we are immortal souls. Following this recognition, we are able to connect with our true Father, the Supreme Soul. Knowledge of one’s true self and God dispels many illusions born of ignorance. The power of truth – knowing that I am a soul, a child of God, and so is everyone else, and that every soul creates its destiny by its actions – saves us from being influenced by other people or things.
The sign of someone having the power of truth is that they will be fearless. Where there is truth, the soul is carefree because they have no worry. When there is fear or worry, one cannot be happy. One’s own shortcomings cause anxiety. If we have a high goal and at the same time there are weaknesses that hold us back, there will definitely be uneasiness and despondence. Weakness causes upheaval in the mind. No matter how much we try to hide them or put on a brave smile, the power of truth will make us aware of our flaws. Nothing can remain hidden from the self. Even after we recognise our defects, if we are careless, we will slip back into our old ways, which will bring about confusion in the mind, unhappiness and waste thoughts.
No matter how fearsome a situation is, how much distress others cause, how vitiated the atmosphere is, it will not shake one with the power of truth. They will be stable and light in every situation. That is the proof of truth. Challenges may come and cause some turmoil, but that will be entertaining rather than disturbing because those who are true know that they have nothing to fear. We can find out how true we are by checking if we are carefree and happy.
B.K. Mruthyunjaya is Executive Secretary of the Brahma Kumaris.