The opposition between light and its opposite (its inverse) seems to continue until it is integrated. As has been said for a long time, if the light becomes stronger, its opposite also becomes stronger. And, even if one tries to strengthen the light by relying on techniques or something, the opposite force remains nearby and eventually rushes in all at once, causing a collapse.

In everyday life, we tend to be more conscious of light. Light brings prosperity, and it is bright, vibrant, and full. On the other hand, what is not light is often perceived as something scary, terrible, and destructive.

This can be understood as creating or maintaining light, and destroying what is the opposite of light.



In Indian yoga, particularly in sects like the Shiva sect, there are three basic deities: Brahma, who represents creation; Shiva, who represents destruction; and Vishnu, who represents preservation. There is no sense of superiority among them; they are understood as part of the world's order.

The idea of worshipping a destructive god has existed since ancient times, but I think that focusing on only one of these three aspects can disrupt the balance.

For example, if we define creation or preservation as good, then even though creation and preservation are considered good, destruction is necessary for creation. If we focus on creation and preservation as good, we turn a blind eye to destruction. Some sects even consider the attribute of destruction as evil. This is an unbalanced perspective. I personally think so.

I feel that focusing solely on one aspect disrupts the balance and leads to suffering. Even if we consider the aspects of creation and preservation as good, we may start to feel pain towards the aspect of destruction. On the other hand, if we focus on the aspect of destruction, we may start to feel pain towards the aspects of creation and preservation. Either way, it is an unbalanced state.

This world exists in a state where all three aspects are valid, and that is "as it is." However, when humans focus on one or some aspects through ideology or obsession, the balance is disrupted.

When such a balance is disrupted, there are various ways to restore it. Personally, one way I would suggest is "abandonment." Abandon everything and entrust it to fate. Even if something painful comes to your body and mind, accept it. Accept destruction, creation, and preservation as they are.

Alternatively, it may sometimes be useful to take extreme action towards things you have been avoiding in order to restore balance, but this may create negative karma, so it may be better to abandon things rather than take the opposite approach, as it is likely to lead to better results in the long run.

This world is often described as a place where demons and monsters dwell. However, by first accepting and abandoning such things, and by accepting all aspects of the secular world as they are, we can reach an integrated value system. For the individual, it may seem as if the world has changed, and they may think, "The world has changed without me realizing it..." but in reality, it was the individual who has changed.

In order to achieve this abandonment, some people may have to overcome a quite difficult situation, but once they have overcome it, they can reach a free life that is not swayed by either light or darkness.

And by reaching this state of freedom, one can finally say that one's true life has begun.