Right Vs Wrong – How to differentiate?

June 7, 2024 / By vakrahara.org

In the ever-evolving journey of life, we often find ourselves grappling with the question of which path to follow. Should we heed the advice of others, or forge our own way? Enjoy this thought-provoking dialogue between Purusha and the nature herself (Prakriti), eliminating the fine line between Right and Wrong…

Purusha: What is the right path to follow? Everyone seems to have their own idea of the “right” way, but how do I know which one is truly correct?

Prakriti: Ah, the age-old question of morality. It’s a tricky one, isn’t it?

Purusha: Exactly! I just want to find the correct way to live my life. Is there even such a thing as a ‘right’ path?

Prakriti: That’s a great question. The truth is, the concepts of ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ are not as straightforward as they might seem. They’re more like a matter of perspective.

Purusha: What do you mean? Surely, there must be some universal standards we can follow?

Prakriti: Not really. Good and bad are labels we assign to actions based on our own beliefs and experiences. But what one person sees as ‘right’ might be ‘wrong’ for someone else

Purusha: Hmm, I see what you mean. But then how do I know which way to go? I don’t want to make the wrong choices in life.

Prakriti: Hmm… Can you think of a word in Sanskrit which truly represents right or wrong?

Purusha: “सु-” and “कु-“. These prefixes can mean to describe good and bad respectively.

Prakriti: Good and Bad are the effects of those decisions taken on the basis of the obligatory rules and principles. These obligatory principles and rules are the right and the wrong.

Purusha: I see, so perhaps the words “उचित्” and “अनुचित्” would be more appropriate?

Prakriti: These words are meant only for the futuristic actions that are to be executed. These are suggestive words for your decisions.

Purusha: O great mother, I’m still struggling to understand. What should I follow then? Which path do I choose?

Prakriti: Let’s think about it this way: how do you make a decision? What’s the process behind choosing a particular path?

Purusha: The decision is the cause of the action, and the possibilities we have to choose from are what make the decision. These possibilities arise from our desires, and our thoughts are the root of those desires.

Prakriti: Exactly! And who is the one making the choice among these possibilities?

Purusha: It’s me, of course.

Prakriti: On what basis? Who guides your choice?

Purusha: My mind and the intellect

Prakriti: Ah, that’s the key. Right and Wrong are the basic principles and rules which serve as the foundation of your decision. There are some futuristic ideas also that you termed as उचित् and अनुचित्. However, good and bad are the terms which affects your actions but not your decisions. One may think this statement as wrong. But, you can verify it by analyzing and studying the cause of Deceptive Reasoning. This is the only truth of your mind. Your mind and your intellect are the influencers of your choices. Your mind tends to fulfill the desires of your body, which is always seeking comfort and pleasure.

Purusha: I see! So the key is to maintain a balance between my mind and my intellect, using my Viveka (विवेक) to guide my choices.

Prakriti: Precisely! Mind has its own purpose. If you neglect, it will destroy your very own existence. Your mind will constantly push you towards what benefits your body, but your intellect is there to help you discern the right path. By finding that balance, you can navigate the complexities of life with wisdom and clarity.

Your existence is not the cause of our the path of right or wrong. You existed before that and will exist after that. But our physical manifestation depends on the path of yours, your decisions (right or wrong).

In the ever-evolving journey of life, we often find ourselves grappling with the question of which path to follow. Should we heed the advice of others, or forge our own way? Enjoy this thought-provoking dialogue between Purusha and the nature herself (Prakriti), eliminating the fine line between Right and Wrong…

Purusha: What is the right path to follow? Everyone seems to have their own idea of the “right” way, but how do I know which one is truly correct?

Prakriti: Ah, the age-old question of morality. It’s a tricky one, isn’t it?

Purusha: Exactly! I just want to find the correct way to live my life. Is there even such a thing as a ‘right’ path?

Prakriti: That’s a great question. The truth is, the concepts of ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ are not as straightforward as they might seem. They’re more like a matter of perspective.

Purusha: What do you mean? Surely, there must be some universal standards we can follow?

Prakriti: Not really. Good and bad are labels we assign to actions based on our own beliefs and experiences. But what one person sees as ‘right’ might be ‘wrong’ for someone else

Purusha: Hmm, I see what you mean. But then how do I know which way to go? I don’t want to make the wrong choices in life.

Prakriti: Hmm… Can you think of a word in Sanskrit which truly represents right or wrong?

Purusha: “सु-” and “कु-“. These prefixes can mean to describe good and bad respectively.

Prakriti: Good and Bad are the effects of those decisions taken on the basis of the obligatory rules and principles. These obligatory principles and rules are the right and the wrong.

Purusha: I see, so perhaps the words “उचित्” and “अनुचित्” would be more appropriate?

Prakriti: These words are meant only for the futuristic actions that are to be executed. These are suggestive words for your decisions.

Purusha: O great mother, I’m still struggling to understand. What should I follow then? Which path do I choose?

Prakriti: Let’s think about it this way: how do you make a decision? What’s the process behind choosing a particular path?

Purusha: The decision is the cause of the action, and the possibilities we have to choose from are what make the decision. These possibilities arise from our desires, and our thoughts are the root of those desires.

Prakriti: Exactly! And who is the one making the choice among these possibilities?

Purusha: It’s me, of course.

Prakriti: On what basis? Who guides your choice?

Purusha: My mind and the intellect

Prakriti: Ah, that’s the key. Right and Wrong are the basic principles and rules which serve as the foundation of your decision. There are some futuristic ideas also that you termed as उचित् and अनुचित्. However, good and bad are the terms which affects your actions but not your decisions. One may think this statement as wrong. But, you can verify it by analyzing and studying the cause of Deceptive Reasoning. This is the only truth of your mind. Your mind and your intellect are the influencers of your choices. Your mind tends to fulfill the desires of your body, which is always seeking comfort and pleasure.

Purusha: I see! So the key is to maintain a balance between my mind and my intellect, using my Viveka (विवेक) to guide my choices.

Prakriti: Precisely! Mind has its own purpose. If you neglect, it will destroy your very own existence. Your mind will constantly push you towards what benefits your body, but your intellect is there to help you discern the right path. By finding that balance, you can navigate the complexities of life with wisdom and clarity.

Your existence is not the cause of our the path of right or wrong. You existed before that and will exist after that. But our physical manifestation depends on the path of yours, your decisions (right or wrong).

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