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अनुभूति

By विजयदेव नारायण

Vol. 48 · No. 11November - 2000pp. 17–18Hindi

Summary

The text presents a series of conditional statements expressing a desire for a state of being free from various worldly concerns and conflicts. It begins by wishing for a voice that speaks the eternal truth, without being considered a lie. It then expresses a wish for a heart that is not consumed by the ambitions born of insult, nor by the knots of hunger. The text continues, hoping that no one would cut off a hand, and that amidst the terror of violence, one could speak the truth without worrying about who will use which weapon in this multifaceted war. Finally, it concludes with a simple wish: to remain silent without any reason. The passage is attributed to Vijaydevnarayan.

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Conclusion

The implications of this text point to a profound struggle with authenticity and moral courage in the face of systemic oppression and conflict. The speaker rejects false humility and warns against the manipulation of sacred language for self-serving ambition. The outcome envisioned is a call to resist complicity in a multi-front war where truth is weaponized and alliances are uncertain. The ultimate implication is that silence, when stripped of joy or conviction, becomes a form of surrender. The text demands a reckoning with internal and external battles, urging the listener to speak truth without fear of retaliation or loss of status. The conclusion suggests that genuine integrity requires breaking free from the knots of ambition and the terror of consequence, even when the cost is isolation or misunderstanding.

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