During his rigorous training, one day a young monk spread his Guru’s cloth for drying, as we are told. Later that evening the cloth is found to have a little scratch – while the young monk pleads innocence – he is labelled as a Liar by the Guru – that too in presence of others! Much later the young monk figured out that the Guru was right – TRUTH can not be described & hence he was a Liar!
Gradually am finding that ... probably am a liar because I can hardly describe completely:
- the satisfaction I can derive from a cup of coffee
- the lasting impression that a brief encounter with another being can leave within
- the reason a warm gesture from our pet can reduce me to tears sometimes
- the fact that some piece of music can shake the core within, even after few decades
Hopefully, I get to the stage where I need not say that .... probably am a liar!
Raj, your thoughts are deep. They have made me think and I would like to ask if an experience or emotion is beyond verbal expression, wouldn't it be the truth if one says, 'It is indescribable, words fail me'?
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated Khushi - if an experience or emotion is beyond verbal expression, wouldn't it be the truth if one says, 'It is indescribable, words fail me'?" "given your impressive writing, am just able to add that words help us point to an experience - a fair bit remains indescribable! Many thanks
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