Daak Weekly: The Truth Within

In a world where ‘Truth’ seems elusive, the journey towards it must begin with self-awareness and trust in one’s own intuition. By digging deep into our beliefs and instincts, we lay the foundation for understanding universal truths, moving towards our highest purpose. Philosophers and thinkers from the subcontinent have long embraced this approach, leaving us stunning lines, such as those we feature this week.

Jiddu Krishnamurti, our beloved philosopher and guide, offers his sage advice on this matter. Chosen at an early age to be the new World Teacher of the Order of the Star, Krishnamurti led a highly regulated and disciplined life. However, soon after assuming the role for which he had been groomed his entire life, he renounced the title and dissolved the organisation with his powerful declaration: “I maintain that Truth is a pathless land, and you cannot approach it by any path whatsoever, by any religion, by any sect.” This set the tone for much of Krishnamurti’s reflections and teachings, emphasising that the formation of any sort of organisation can be detrimental to realising one's individual truth.

Another philosopher in the guise of a poet, Allama Iqbal, was also a seeker and student of the truth of the self. Iqbal’s poetry is rich with philosophy, particularly his exploration of khudi or the self. The philosophy of khudi leaves man pondering over the understanding and realisation of his own self in comparison to the creator, marking the beginning of a truly spiritual journey. While difficult to describe in a single word, its synonyms range from ego and selfhood to self, but none quite capture its essence. At its core, khudi begins with knowing God, knowing oneself, and knowing the universe.

Ultimately, embracing truth demands courage and introspection. As we navigate this complex and confusing world, may our commitment to understanding and trusting ourselves lead us closer to uncovering the truth.

Love,

Team Daak

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