Zen philosophy maintains that truth has nothing to
do with words. It equates Truth and words to a moon and a finger, respectively.
Even if the finger can point to the moon, it is necessary to look beyond the
finger to see the moon.
Being fixated with the pointer is pointless. More
often than not we spend too much time in analysis of the pointer. We generally
get stuck in the validity of concepts and models. Surely it would be better to
step out and experience something directly.
The pointer is based on a belief, a perception, an
image or a thought process. If the pointer is right, we can see the destination.
But if it is incorrect, we have to discard it. Most of the time, our pointer
keeps changing depending on the position we are in and our desired destination.
It is more important to connect to real territory.
Too often, we allow the pointer to become an addictive restriction. Whether it
is our own ego, life purposes or larger community concerns, we must move beyond
the pointer and embark on the journey of real experience.
Real
experience is the one to refer…
We must look beyond the pointer!
- Pravin K. Sabnis
Goa, India.
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