Why truth is always bitter? Why do we have to tell lies (even if not required at times) often or why can’t we tell a truth always!! These are kinds of unreciprocated queries that run in our mind since the time we start understanding the intricacies of life.
As per me in the perpetual universe there are two kinds of lie/truth (as I also understand there is only one truth and truth is nothing but the truth) depending on the consequence or acceptance of the same. A truth/lie can get someone benefited or might cause harm to someone. But since our childhood we are often said that “Never ever afraid to tell the truth even if you have to die for that”. The oriya version of this being “Sata kahibaku kiyan daribi,sata kahi pachhe male maribi”. So the need of the hour is to tell the truth in the nicest way possible or being political by knowing how to sugar coat it!!
Why is it bitter? This is because of several reasons like:
· We can’t accept it.
· We consider it as absolute but we often forget that its relative (dependent on past and future events)
· The reality is the truth and that is what we’ve never ever expected or wanted.
· No one loves to believe something bad about him/her self.
Finally everyone tries to prove his/her point so no one admits being wrong at any point of time.
Recently I was watching a reality show on TV which is the localized version of famous American TV show “The Moment of Truth” hosted by famous Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg and the Indian version is being anchored by the very talented Rajeev Khandelwal. The contestants on the show are asked private questions and even they don’t hesitate to share their bedroom secrets in front of the camera.
What ever may be the reason? Be it for money or be it for self-actualization which would lead to a healthy post-show life and that will act towards the betterment of the society (as proclaimed by the host of the show in several TV interviews).Its a billion dollar question that is India as a society ready for such a confession?The original version of the show has several setbacks like broken marriages, soured relationships etc. and even in some countries it has been stopped being aired. I hope the I&B ministry follows that closely.
Lastly there is a saying “When you tell the truth, you have nothing to hide”. These few words simplify the above discussed matter in a single line. Isn’t it?
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