How does one obtain the truth? How do we decipher the difference between a lie and a truth? The only truth we can trust is truth that lies within us.
The only way we can become comfortable with ourselves is to embark on a quest in order to find our inner truth. Skeptics may argue that our truths are simply to be happy with our short lives. I disagree however, because not everyone knows how to achieve this. The generic formula for happiness is always: money and love. Keeping things in moderation is the difficult part. I don't even know how much concentration I need in order to get the right amount of both to be happy with my life. That is the other truth, we all seek to equate the happiness formula.
The difference between those easily satisfied and those difficult to please are exemplified by Govinda and Siddartha. Govinda is convinced quickly that Gotama has the answers to all of his suffering, and doesn't need to know anything else. Siddartha, however, needs to know more. His unquenchable longing for knowledge differentiates him from Govinda. All of us fit into one of two categories. Either we are ready to give up our questions, or not.
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