In a world we live in, where there is a lot of social, political and econimic conditioning, propoganda, we often give in to notions and cliche's. Often we consider these notions as "laws". The rules of thumbs would be considered reality.
Some examples of this thinking is :
1. Real Estate prices always increases ( Truth : It is a market and subjected to ups and downs)
2. We have to "work hard" for money (Truth: "work smart" and create value to become rich)
3. Eating Bitter gourd, Fenugreek will reduce diabetes!! ( Does it? Were there any scientific evidence?)
4. "You will die if you eat snake gourd with eggs" ( I must have died several times over!!)
5. India is the greatest country ( the assumption is all other countries are not as good). ( Really?)
and many, many more!
Most of these arise, in my understanding that we are emotionally attached a notion that reinforces our deep rooted "insecurities". But, these could be understood in the context of, "feel good" factor. It often is not necessary to rely "unfounded" facts to "feel good". Even if we can accept the "truth", which again is subjective, we can be happy knowing that we have learned something about ourselves, thus achieving one step closer to knowing our true selves...good, or bad or ugly. Accepting the very "truth" is the first step towards achieving "nirvana".
To glorify ones' legacy need not result in putting down other achievements. Once we have the openness, we would achieve and scale bigger heights as human beings.
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