32. If you are a double faced person and a hypocrite then it will be very difficult for you to grow spiritually.
In my life i have come across lot of people who are double faced and hypocrites. Usually these kind of people are different from inside and different from outside, meaning they pretend to be someone they are not. These kind of people also try to create a different image of themselves in the society so that they can be liked by everyone but the fact is that they are not showing what they truly are because they dont have the courage to do so. They are so protective about their image and have lot of fear of showing their real sides which might have lot of weaknesses and faults according to the society. They only show their real selves to their families and friends because it is not possible to pretend all the time & hide their true nature with family and close friends. When you have two faces and two different behaviours ….one for the society & outside world and one for the family and friends then you are a double faced person and a hypocrite. When you try to be what you are not in front of people then you are an imposter, not an honest person. Honest and straightforward people are disliked by society because society prefers people who are diplomatic and nice all the time , who never tell the bitter truth on their face.
When we are on the spiritual path we dont care about our image because image is only an aspect of ego within us. When we go beyond our good and bad image , when we go beyond what people think about us , then we also go beyond our ego to a great extent. We are not on the spiritual path to please people and society , we are on the spiritual path to grow spiritually which needs lot of honesty, straightforwardness and courage. Only fearless people have the courage to be what they truly are in the outside world without any pretense and hypocrisy.
Rather than talking ill behind the back and gossiping , you should have the courage to say whatever you wish to say on the face of the person. If you dont have the courage to say what you wish to on the face of the person then dont say anything bad also behind the back of the person and keep quite till you find your courage. Talking ill behind the back will create more negative energy. Talking ill or bad will create bad karma and will create even more bad karma if you talk ill or bad about spiritually evolved people. You should have the courage to confront the person and tell him or her what you feel or think. Or you can simply release those thoughts and energy.
Dont be double faced and hypocritical which society wants you to become but be what you truly are whether in the inside world or outside world and genuinely make efforts to become someone who is positive, loving without expectations and conditions, fearless, courageous, forgiving , grateful & honest.
