TRUTH

TRUTH

Truth is a comprehensive term that in all of its nuances implies accuracy and honesty. It is considered to be the supreme reality and to have the ultimate meaning and value of existence. The study of Truth is part of philosophical and epistemology.

Truth is above all and above Truth is Truthful conduct.

Attempt can be made to find Truth by subjugation of lower instincts and development of higher instincts. Being humble can do this. Humility is not less thinking of yourself but thinking of your self less.

Modes operands for knowledge of Truth:

1. Spirituality.
2. Honesty.
3. Service of humanity.

The above are interrelated and should be used in conjunction with each other.

Without virtue, there is no devotional working of the steps. The basic foundation of 12-step program lies in rigorous Honesty, which is generally lacking in alcoholics. It tells us that lying, cheating, and even a little bit of not giving the whole information, means that one is playing games of mind with oneself.

This requires rigorous honesty not only with others but also with one's own self. Criticism born out of one's own projections is usually wrong and wishful religion is purely of promise and not of proof and performance. It is futile to compress life and Truth in to a system of institutionalization.

An individual, who can assay himself, is a true assayer.

Unless one can crystallize the criticism, one should look for the mote in the eye. If one gets an urge to judge, he is not seeing in the light of God's love. It is necessary to face the people with a moral test. Moral growth is not an endowment but it is an achievement.

Character is not given; it is to be evolved by each and all. Character is Destiny-Lack of it Doom. One should be very tolerant towards others (which is rarely found in minority Sikhs) and very good-natured he, and pleasant to be around. And one is rarely inclined to do wrongs. One should also test his thoughts. It is possible to receive suggestions from one's sub-conscious mind. Then alone the man is known as true, if the truth were in his heart.

The use of chemicals leads to degeneration of morals, from beclouding one's mental horizon and from the atrophy of moral and spiritual nature. Individuals put their vested interest first, and truths and ideals go begging. Moral life cannot be lived in aloof. Morality is the nurse of spirituality.

All the present problems are self-inflicted in ignorance. Ignorance of reality is no excuse. The only cure is self-knowledge; by making the individual's conscious of his infinite worth to progress spiritually towards God.

Truth and rigorous honesty are the only tonics to invigorate the mind towards right thought. Truth is discovered, recognized and then lived and realized by mind. Truth is the only source of all Cosmic and mundane riches. Truth is its own reward. It builds him, who builds on it. A well-trained mind, trained to Truth concentrated on living and realizing is the need of every individual. God is a spirit in Truth. T know truth, really one has to become with it. To tread that path one has to become the path himself.

For the truly faithful, no miracle is necessary, but for those who doubt, no miracle is sufficient.

12-step program philosophy is to lead an honest, truthful life of a householder.