Page 97 - Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 4

ADDICTION TO BELIEFS
If such a shattering were to happen in the spiritual realm with reference to a guru or guide or god or goddess in whom we have reposed our faith the consequences are disastrous. But reality does not sink that easily and we tend to delude ourselves in the company of similar such disillusioned persons even as addicts join together in the clubs. This behavior is essentially to avoid the discomfort of disillusionment and thus we surround ourselves with like-minded people and feed our addiction to beliefs. Surely no one would die normally of belief withdrawals, like an alcoholic might, whose body has become so much accustomed to alcohol that when it is withdrawn his body revolts. In case of belief disillusionment we may observe nervous breakdown and in some cases note suicidal tendencies. Sometimes people are so quick to pick up a new belief that they hardly have a chance to live even a few moments without the burden of beliefs and believe they are the ones who want freedom or moksha.
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