Page 15 - Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 4
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PRETENSE
hope and seem cynical and unnecessary. But the criterion of ̳Truth‘ demands that it is better to give credit where it is truly due and none where it is not. Many people are endowed with qualities they do not possess due to this pretense. But equally many are not prepared to speak out the ̳truth‘ because of another type of pretence.
This type of pretence causes a very serious type of superstition when it comes to sadhana. There is need to be aware of this pit while inquiring into our nature. Being aware of this, we will not feel it is easier to ̳lie‘ to ourselves and take refuge in the superstition that we have been applauded our whole life: it matters little that this pretension is that of intellect, prestige, religion, politics, race, creed, spiritual status or anything else.
In such a situation that is based on imagination the pretense offers the possibility of achievement of a desire. The superstition surrounding all desire is that through its attainment one will find peace. One need not give up desires and wishes if one does not feel so. But it is
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