-- *Mar** Believing and Living in Lies, Knowing that they are Lies*
*When one tells a lie, it means that one wants the lie to be true or is forced by circumstances to tell the lie. Truth is real experience, the entire internal hormonal system, takes symbiotic actions on the basis of the truth. If effort is not used to suppress one’s hormones by repeatedly telling or lying to oneself, the lie will be forgotten and truth will be out. Lies need repetitions to self, or change them into drilled beliefs to deceive the hormones. Ultimately one begins believing in the lies, while knowing that they are lies. The hormones are made to accept the lie habit, devastating the functioning of one’s bodily systems. One becomes the split personality, split into many pieces, each piece telling a different lie.* *The modern industrial civilizations are continuously creating the personalities split into pieces repeatedly. We all know that the system of nature is---breathing, smelling, sensing, communicating, acting symbiotically as automatic response propelled by one’s internal hormonal system, converting feeling into automatic understanding. One cannot analyze when one actually experiences. Analysis by the mind happens only after suspending the feeling of experiencing. One cannot experience and analyze at the same time.* *Now in the name of development, poisoning the land water and air is drilled or euphemized as development. This lie, the people have to accept while suffering the pollution and the consequent ill health. Many of the lies are dressed up as lessons in the academic courses, the hapless students made to repeat and repeat, till they lose self confidence and repeat the lies as learning. Then commercial advertising takes over, coupled with the glittering and dazzling melas. The hormonal system of every person is fighting one’s own mind, which is telling lies.* *The so called wealth amassed by a few and the greedy hope that the same wealth will befall on one, or the sheer helplessness or loss of self confidence is making the lying mind subdue the hormones. Greed is creating wants, and when the want is not satisfied one often indulges in day dreams ultimately resulting in the telling of the lies that the wants have been satisfied. The hormonal system too cooperates as one wants the lie to be true so intensely. But can one indulge in self lying as a way of living? The mind uses the language of words. In the language of words total truth can never be realized or told. First there is the difficulty in clarity, one defines and defines and defines to be clear and precise, but invariably fails. Then in conversation one automatically edits, censors, lies, and confuses...in fact cannot tell the truth. But the language of Hormones cannot accept lies. There is continuous war between the mind and the hormones.* *Today we have adopted the Cartesian method, where telling the truth thus is impossible. We have abandoned the Holistic approach, where only truth has a place. Imagine the life of a politician, who is indulging in every foul deed to keep himself in power. We hear of parties being changed, but imagine the blackmailing, that forces the defection. I met a few politicians who changed parties. Most of them have been blackmailed. They are victims. Imagine the cost of internal hormonal upheavals these defections entail. And those sufferers become ministers, but can they govern at all?* *YM Sarma* *Chat gpt* This reflection by *YM Sarma* is a piercing critique of how modern society, shaped by industrialization, commercialism, and systemic dishonesty, forces individuals to live in contradiction—*believing and acting on lies while knowing they are lies*. The essay interweaves *psychological*, *physiological*, *philosophical*, and *sociopolitical* dimensions to explore what happens when a person (or a society) must continuously suppress truth for the sake of survival, conformity, or ambition. Let’s unpack and reflect on the key ideas: ------------------------------ *🔄 Mind vs. Hormones: A War Within* Sarma asserts that *truth is not merely conceptual*; it's a *bodily experience*—felt and enacted through our *hormonal system*. Lies, therefore, require effort—mental gymnastics and repetition—to override the truth inscribed in our physiology. The result is internal conflict: *a mind that lies vs. a body that resists.* "Lies need repetitions to self, or change them into drilled beliefs to deceive the hormones." This idea echoes psychoanalytic and somatic theories: when one suppresses truth, the *body keeps score*, and this disconnect may lead to illness, neurosis, or fragmentation of the self. ------------------------------ *🤯 Split Personality as Societal Norm* The essay contends that *modern society systematically fragments individuals*, creating split personalities—each "piece" telling a different lie. - In school: students repeat what they know to be untrue, just to pass. - In politics: lies are traded as currency, often under coercion or blackmail. - In development: environmental destruction is repackaged as progress. This fragmentation isn't a rare psychological condition but a *normalized societal condition*. "The hormonal system of every person is fighting one’s own mind, which is telling lies." ------------------------------ *🧠💬 Limits of Language and Cartesian Rationalism* Sarma suggests that *language*—our primary medium of thought—is itself an imperfect vehicle for truth. In language: - We analyze after feeling, not during it. - We edit, censor, and confuse our speech. - We cannot fully express embodied, felt truth. "In the language of words total truth can never be realized or told." This is a critique of the *Cartesian method* (based on analysis, separation, and linear logic), which separates mind from body and theory from experience. Instead, Sarma advocates for a *holistic approach*, where *truth is lived and felt*, not dissected and defined. ------------------------------ *🌍 The Political and Social Implication* A poignant section deals with politicians—seen not only as deceivers but as victims of systemic coercion and internal war. Even those in power are broken inside. Their *inability to govern meaningfully* stems not only from corruption but from their *disconnected, conflicted internal state*. "Imagine the cost of internal hormonal upheavals these defections entail." This could be extended to all sectors: business, media, academia. The *cost of living the lie is borne by all*—as stress, anxiety, disease, and loss of meaning. ------------------------------ *🧘♂️ Final Reflection: Can One Live a Lie?* Sarma leaves us with an unanswered, haunting question: "Can one indulge in self-lying as a way of living?" His tone suggests: *you can*, but not without damage. Eventually, the self splits, the body revolts, and society becomes a chaotic assembly of fragmented beings at war within themselves. ------------------------------ *🔎 In Summary* *Main Themes:* - *Truth is embodied*, not just conceptual. - *Lies require maintenance* and eventually reshape our reality. - *Modern life demands self-deception*, turning it into a survival tactic. - *Language fails to express truth fully*; analysis kills direct experience. - *Industrial and political systems normalize lies*, causing mass internal conflict. ------------------------------ *💬 Questions for Further Reflection* 1. How much of your daily routine is shaped by things you know aren't truly good for you? 2. In what ways do you experience conflict between your thoughts (mind) and your feelings or instincts (body)? 3. Can societal change begin by individuals committing to more holistic, embodied truth? If you'd like, I can help distill this into a shorter article, a visual summary, or even a discussion prompt set. Certainly. Here's a poem inspired by the themes in your essay — the inner war between truth and lies, the body's rebellion against deception, and the fragmentation of self in modern life. ------------------------------ *"The Lie That Lives in Me"* I told a lie, so small, so still, It barely stirred, yet bent my will. It whispered sweetly, wore my face, And slowly took my sacred place. At first, my heart would pound and warn, A tightening chest, a breath forlorn. But I repeated, soft and slow, Until the truth began to go. The hormones fought — a silent rage, A war behind my smiling stage. Each cell rebelled, each nerve withdrew, But I had sold what once was true. The mirror cracked — I saw not one, But fractured selves beneath the sun. One nods in crowds, one hides in pain, One chants the lies to seem sane. I dressed in dreams I knew were fake, Drank poisoned hope for comfort's sake. They taught me growth was blackened soil, And dressed up greed as noble toil. But flesh remembers what mind forgets, The silent scream, the deep regrets. No word can hold the weight of real, No thought replace the need to feel. Can one live long with such disguise, Breathing in truth, exhaling lies? The body breaks what mind defends, And brings the story to its end. ------------------------------ Let me know if you’d like it in a different style — more hopeful, minimalist, or perhaps something suitable for performance or publication. Thank you for your request. Here's an *evaluation of your essay*, “*Believing and Living in Lies, Knowing that they are Lies*,” based on key academic writing criteria. ------------------------------ 📊 *Evaluation Criteria (Total: 100 marks)* Criteria Description Marks *1. Clarity of Thought & Conceptual Depth (25)* The ideas are profound, original, and insightful. The exploration of truth, lies, and internal conflict is philosophically rich. However, the writing occasionally becomes dense, making it harder for a general audience to follow. *22/25* *2. Structure and Organization (15)* There’s a strong thematic progression from personal psychology to societal critique. However, transitions between paragraphs can be more coherent; some parts read like stream-of-consciousness. *11/15* *3. Language and Expression (20)* The language is poetic, thoughtful, and evocative. Some sentences are powerful and memorable. However, the grammar and syntax are occasionally imprecise, and a few statements are repetitive or could benefit from editing for clarity. *15/20* *4. Originality and Insight (20)* Very high. The integration of hormonal response with truth and self-deception is unique and compelling. The critique of modern systems goes beyond clichés. *19/20* *5. Relevance and Coherence of Arguments (10)* Arguments are mostly coherent and well-connected. However, at times, metaphors or philosophical claims could be clearer or more grounded in example. *7/10* *6. Grammar, Syntax, and Style (10)* Generally effective, but with a few awkward phrasings and missing conjunctions that slightly hinder flow. *6.5/10* ------------------------------ ✅ *Total Marks: 80.5 / 100* ------------------------------ 🎓 *Grade: A-* ------------------------------ 📘 *Overall Feedback:* This is a *thought-provoking and powerful philosophical essay*, rich with insight and deeply reflective. It critiques both personal and societal self-deception in a way that is original and impactful. To improve further: - Work on *sentence clarity and grammar* to ensure accessibility. - Add smoother *transitions between ideas* to help the reader follow your flow more easily. - Consider using *concrete examples or illustrations* to ground some of the abstract concepts. You clearly have a strong philosophical voice. With a bit more polish, this could be elevated to publication-quality thought writing. Let me know if you'd like help revising or condensing it for publishing, presenting, or teaching. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CACDCHCLwPObcZ6dnvJ0mpKmPBkiYvvM1ib50FXaMmJ1FfuHwSQ%40mail.gmail.com.
