Misunderstanding "unchanging things" can lead to the creation of good and evil.

2024-07-26 記
Topic: :スピリチュアル: カルト

As mentioned earlier, "things that change" and "things that remain" are inherently different in nature. However, sometimes, the attribute of "maintenance" is conveyed in a confusing way, and this attribute can be misinterpreted and taken on its own by individuals.

When religious notions of good and evil are added to this, a tendency emerges to view "maintenance" as good and "destruction" (or creation) as evil. This has historically been a motivating factor for secret societies throughout the history of this planet. Even now, based on notions of good and evil, such as those found in Zoroastrianism, these values are carried forward, and a hidden struggle between "light" and "darkness" continues.

However, this is ultimately based on a complete misunderstanding and ignorance.

Originally, it was a minor misunderstanding. Although there is no certainty about this ancient event, it is said to have been passed down in this way.

The root of this misunderstanding is attachment. As mentioned earlier, people become attached to "maintenance," fearing loss, and consider creation and destruction, which are dynamic processes, as evil.

The origin of this activity lies in very human emotions: attachment to what exists, fear of its loss, and the feeling that it would be a loss of self-esteem or sadness if it disappeared.

Furthermore, such secret societies use various arguments to justify their actions, using them as tools to convince themselves that they are right. To some extent, these truths are taught in such organizations or societies. However, there is a fundamental incompatibility between these truths and the value system that defines good and evil, creating a dissonance and disharmony. And, in order to self-deceive and cover up this disharmony, various excuses are used.

Therefore, Zoroastrianism and organizations or societies based on its principles of good and evil are somehow unsettling. This unsettling feeling stems from the fact that the truth is distorted and interpreted, creating a distorted aura.

Ultimately, this means that the truth is not being accepted or understood in its entirety. In Buddhist terms, this is called "ignorance" (Avidyā in Sanskrit). In Vedic philosophy, the goal is to overcome this ignorance (Avidyā) through understanding. This is a transcendence of ignorance. However, people tend to think that they understand everything, which is arrogant.

Whether they know it or not, some people believe that the struggle between good and evil is the principle of this world, and they actually operate as entities of good (good societies) or evil (evil societies).

As mentioned earlier, from the perspective of the laws of the universe, creation, maintenance, and destruction are all equivalent. Therefore, what disrupts the balance can be said to be "evil." If that is the case, then what brings balance can be called "good." This "good" may create, maintain, or destroy, depending on the situation. Regardless of what it appears to be, what brings balance is the true "good."

However, modern secret societies, such as those influenced by Zoroastrianism, define "maintenance" as "good" and "destruction" as "evil." This is where the distortion occurs.

In reality, the true "good" that maintains the universe is not biased towards any of these attributes. It performs any of these actions, whether creation or destruction, to the extent necessary to restore or bring balance. In contrast, distorted secret societies consider "maintenance" as good and take a firm stance against anything that appears to be "destruction."

Although it may seem like a good and benevolent entity, this bias towards a single attribute can also be seen as a disruption of balance. If one clings to a particular attribute, it can eventually lead to an extreme opposite. A person who thought they were a being of light may suddenly fall into darkness, or vice versa. Such things can happen.

In such fluctuating hierarchies, individuals experience internal conflicts, and there is a tendency to either defend "light" or embrace "darkness." However, these are often simply the resistance or attachments of the ego. Spiritual people tend to "let go of the conflict in order to be a being of light." Many people have been taught and indoctrinated with the idea of "letting go of conflict" in spirituality and the New Age, and as a result, they struggle to move forward because they are constantly letting go of any conflict they encounter.

The problems (and conflicts) that one should think about for oneself should not be let go. This is where the pitfall lies. Many people question the truth of the battle between light and darkness. However, many people, due to spiritual conditioning, are letting go of the conflict before even considering its root cause.

When a conflict arises, it is a common pitfall for those who practice spirituality to think that it is good to let go of the conflict. While this can be true when clearing the mind through meditation by letting go of distractions, if the conflict stems from one's own values and fundamental beliefs, it is better to pursue the cause of the conflict rather than letting it go. If this is neglected, it leads to a state of separation of consciousness. Values imposed by others or distractions and conflicts instilled through marketing should be let go. However, if one's own way of thinking, or what one considers to be one's core values, leads to self-contradiction, it should not be simply let go; the cause must be thoroughly investigated. In this sense, when a conflict arises, even if it is caused by one's values, people often think that "the conflict should be let go," but instead, a thorough consideration of one's fundamental values is necessary.

Some people, when they hear such logic, say, "No, I am engaged in activities of light to restore the balance of evil in the world." On the other hand, people in opposing positions say the same thing, and they end up arguing with each other, claiming that the other is a force of darkness. Each person claims that they are the light and the other is the darkness. This often happens when people with similar values take opposing sides, becoming caught in the dichotomy of good and evil. This can be seen as a lower level of perspective.

Those who are fixated on light or darkness, or on values such as creation, preservation, or destruction, and who engage in activities of light based on these values, are doing so based on their own values. Their actions are motivated by how they feel about the world around them. They position their light work as a counter to what they perceive as darkness in the world, or their light work may be driven by a sense of dislike or superiority towards others. In such a state, one projects their own values onto the world and engages in a battle against their own values, a battle that they can never win because it is their own values. In psychological terms, one is projecting their own self onto the world and fighting against that projected self.

There is no salvation in a way of life or perspective that perceives things in terms of good and evil, or in terms of opposing forces. This is because the true oneness encompasses both good and evil. However, people often misinterpret it as "oneness with only good."

When one ascends to a higher level, one comes to understand that the balance itself is the truth, transcending the hierarchy of good and evil, or the hierarchy of creation, preservation, and destruction. In reality, the universe moves in a direction that automatically balances itself, even without individual effort. Therefore, the basic principle is to let it be. However, there are forces that restore the balance when it is disrupted by human attachments. That is the true good, and true good not only preserves but also creates and destroys. And the true good maintains the universe based on a fundamental principle of preservation. This maintenance of the universe can manifest as either creation, preservation, or destruction.

However, people often divide things into good and evil and cling to the illusion that they are on the side of light, goodness, or preservation. And sometimes, this misunderstanding can have a very powerful effect. Misunderstandings and lack of understanding in judging good and evil have been a driving force in the history of this planet. As long as people misunderstand, the fighting will continue. Conversely, when organizations or religions understand the true meaning, the foundation for the unification and peace of this planet will be established.

World peace will not be achieved if preservation is considered good and destruction is considered evil. The root cause of this is human attachment. When people let go of their attachments and perceive things as they are, conflicts will decrease, and the world will become peaceful. Although many people understand this on the surface, when they think about it from a lower level, they tend to have a biased view, such as "goodness comes from letting go of attachments." This is not the case. Everything is equal. Creation, preservation, and destruction are all equal, and that is the balance.

Creation, maintenance, and destruction are equally necessary, and balance is the truth of the universe. When you understand this, the "separation" of light and darkness disappears, and the conflicts on Earth cease, bringing peace to the Earth. In reality, even the "good" entities that fight for peace are, in a sense, contributing to the continuation of conflicts on Earth.

While it may sometimes be necessary to directly stop conflicts, what is more important is the fundamental awareness and understanding of the people. When these change, the world will dramatically become more peaceful.