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Created by : Balram , Sub Editor/Reporter  | 04 20 2009 15:15:25 +0000
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"Satyamev Jayate" (Truth Alone Triumphs) is India's national motto. Every currency note or coin, every government stamp or ducument reminds us about this principle of life which says that in the end, it is the TRUTH and only the TRUTH which wins.

I also believe in this firmly, but the point is, that before the battle of TRUTH reaches its final stage or when it finally wins, there is a long battle that one has to fight. In the course of the battle, one finds himself/herself all alone and so has to pay a heavy price for fighting this battle.

Millions of such battles are faught by people who do not have money, power or anyone's backing and only a few (who can be counted on fingures) got some support from the general public because their battle for JUSTICE was highlighted by the Press.

Most of the time, the person holding the torch of TRUTH, had to stand against those who can use their money and power to make sure that the "mistakes" (read crime) committed by their near and dear ones are kept under wrap and "SAAM, DAAM, DAND, BHED" will be used untill the flame of the torch extinguishes.

I don't know how many of these millions can withstand the pressure that comes with holding the torch of TRUTH.

So, shouldn't we caution everyone around us that the cost of TRUTH is too heavy for mortal souls like us, and the principle of TRUTH is better only for discussion or for reading rather then following in one's life???

Or should we remind everyone around us that the Sun always rises from East and even if 1,000 people are arguing at the top of their voices (with you all alone standing against them) that the next morning Sun will rise from West, it won't happen.

Just smile back and wait for Sun to rise from EAST....

(However the process is not simple. To understand the dangers which come in the battle of TRUTH, watch Damini ---- A movie which shows the fight of a women who speaks the TRUTH to win JUSTICE for another women....)
    
   
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**** CAUTION: Every principle in life has a cost attached to it and if anyone decides to follow a principle, he/she will have to pay the price attached with the same. Even if you are brave, keep in mind that you have parents, children, or spouse to take care, before going ahead to follow any such principle in your life....

 
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Hi Sulagna,
First of all thank you very much for an honest answer on this debate.....
I respect your honesty, but just to put your opinion in a real life situation, let's take an example and being a woman, I think you will be able to give a better answer to this example...
  
If a women is criminally assaulted by the son of a wealthy and powerful man,
--- should she take the path for justice and truth, on which she will be threatened, induced, punished or blackmailed to take her case back...
--- or she should act "smart" and take some money, promotion, land, jewellery and sell her self respect, though no one in public will get to know about her ordeal as she won't be going for a formal complaint in return of these "payments"... and this will set free that beast who will then have "fun" with some other girl, then another, then another...
and who do you think will be more responsible for the subsequent attacks by this beast???
There are many other examples, and until and unless we ourselves face a situation where we have to decide between these two paths, we don't understand the serious impact a decision like this can have on the immediate person and other human being's who will be affected by his/her decision of whether to go for the battle of TRUTH or otherwise...

By Balram , Sub Editor/Reporter  06 24 2010 05:33:30 +0000
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I won't say that we should not follow the path of truth but definitely we should see that if we are not getting anything by being honest then there is always another choice at your disposal.And the statement "Truth alone triumphs" doesn't hold good in today's times.There are people who are ready to cut your path at every stage of life and if you think that by being honest and truthful you will win over them,forget that!! one has to be smart enough to adapt to various situations in life and make it work to their own way anyhow.Don't you guys think so?


By Sulagna Brahma, Sr Reporter, Leading Indian English Daily  | 05 05 2009 05:44:59 +0000
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The battle of TRUTH goes through THREATS, INDUCEMENTS (MONEY, ASSETS, WOMAN), TRICKS, TRAPS, DELAYS before the final WIN.    SATYAMEV JAYATE ---- TRUTH ALONE TRIUMPHS


By Balram , N.A., N.A.  | 12 26 2009 06:18:49 +0000
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The battle of TRUTH goes through THREATS, INDUCEMENTS (MONEY, ASSETS, WOMAN), TRICKS, TRAPS, DELAYS before the final WIN.    SATYAMEV JAYATE ---- TRUTH ALONE TRIUMPHS


By Balram , N.A., N.A.  | 12 26 2009 06:16:59 +0000
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The battle of TRUTH goes through THREATS, INDUCEMENTS (MONEY, ASSETS, WOMAN), TRICKS, TRAPS, DELAYS before the final WIN.    SATYAMEV JAYATE ---- TRUTH ALONE TRIUMPHS

By Balram , Sub Editor/Reporter  | 12 25 2009 06:29:02 +0000
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Nicely put balram.....
Truth always triumphs. This dictum can also be applied in favour of the exploited. Injustice is said to be like a paper tiger. The inherent rights of man are founded upon truth, justice and natural order. Hence, however powerful the exploiters be, they are bound to bite the dust one day. Similarly, malpractices, superstitions and meaningless rituals are all manifestations of falsehood. These castles in the air draw sustenance from an appeal to blend traditions and would crumble with one push.


By Yash Singh, Coresspondent, Star  | 04 30 2009 14:06:20 +0000
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i m very happy too read ur article bcj these days a lots of people r talking about that note n currency but a very few people are giving attention to that lines "Satyamev Jayte" today noone is talking about TRUTH,which means lots to our life,our relations,our culture n definietly to our country's development in the right way not with corruption n loot khasot.

 me myself always  try to convinve people attached to me or linked to me to support truth bcj only truth can change our lives our country in which we people who r not very powerful not very rich bt honest n having a very clear modern views on every issue are facing a lot of problems. whenever i read news paper, reports of crime like HONOUR KILLNG,ACCIDENTS,MURDERS OR POLITICAL or whether i talk to the people of our social circle  WTEVER i always feel a suffocation bcj no one wnts to face the reality most of the people r hippocrates,selfish no one is thinking about changes or fiture or next generation,every one is in a hurry.

i jst want every one to stop for a while on a red light n think that if he will stop may be others will be stop,if he will support the truth his children will learn smthing from him n they will be in a neat n clean future not like us we r in the period of changes n it is very difficult.

so we have to support the truth in every way.

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By sheetal rawat, News Anchor/TV Presenter, Mh1 News  | 04 27 2009 10:43:13 +0000
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You have nicely described the practical and real time situation to follow the truth. But i still support that truth is ultimate and it will definitely triumphs. But i differ with you in words. You have written truth alone triumphs. I dont understand why you have so much focus on word ALONE. It can be written in simple and acceptable way Truth triupmhs.

But before i write anything further, we must understand what is truth. truth is a fine blend of honesty and moral responsibilty and part of everyone's life.

I agree about the situation you have described. But we have to analyse the things fairly. Since we tolerate small faults and mistakes and misbehave, cheating etc, or i should say that we ignore all these things at small level for sake of so called business and our own comfort and some times even for our own interest we promote these things. Later or sooner it grow at large scale and difficult to control. Then most unfortunate part of life happens. One among us have the courage to deal with bigger and worst situation but rest of us see as outsider. And result you have described. And it triumph with huge cost.

But still i belive truth triumphs and even with very less cost. How!!!!!!!!!.

If we as a individual follow the truth every moment and dont take it selectively. I mean when we like we follow and when we dont like we dont follow. So first of all we have to change our mindset. things will not improve overnight. It is a long process but it should start atleast.

If we change ourselves, nothing more is required to change the world and your concept will change. That truth triumphs and with without paying significant cost.

Even if it is costly, let it be. No life without values.

 


By Sanjay Sharma, Sr. Manager, Ultratech Cement Ltd  | 04 20 2009 19:18:57 +0000
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