An inconvenient truth
I once read, "Truth is whatever gives you peace of mind." Every story has two sides: one represents the truth, while the other reflects the untruth. Ultimately, it doesn't matter which side holds the truth; what matters is the perspective you choose to take. Your perception and understanding stem from that choice, and that becomes your truth from your point of view. I was reading the story of Ahalya from the great Hindu epic, the Ramayana. Ahalya is the wife of Sage Gauthama, and each version of the Ramayana presents a different account of her life. She is considered the most beautiful woman Lord Brahma ever created. One day, while Sage Gauthama goes out for his morning rituals, Indra, the king of the devas, is enticed by her beauty. He disguises himself as Gauthama and tricks Ahalya. When the sage returns and discovers what has happened, he becomes angry and curses Ahalya, turning her to stone. PC: Google Images There are different versions of the Ramayana regarding Ahal...
