कबीर लज्जा लोक की, बोलै नाहीं साँच I जानि-बूझि कंचन तजै, क्यों तू पकडे काँच II
Truth does not pay homage to any society, ancient or modern. Society has to pay homage to Truth or die. Societies should be moulded upon truth, and truth has not to adjust itself to society. Many of us are afraid to speak up, especially to speak truth to power, and there are many barriers to being open and frank. Speaking truth to power is saying what we believe to be true to someone in authority who might take it as a criticism or be offended and who can punish us in some way. We need to get better at not just speaking up but in listening to people who have something to say. "Do not be afraid” of speaking the truth. Even when there might be repercussions, we need not be afraid. Do not let the fear of people prevent you from speaking the truth, for truth never damages a cause that is just. Don't bend; don't water it down; don't try to make it logical; don't edit your own soul according to the fashion.
"Kabir says, sometimes people are not ready to hear the truth and, although they listen, they’re only hearing what they want to hear. We must not be reluctant to speak the truth just because it may contradict social beliefs and traditions. Truth is gold and falsehood is a piece of glass. It's up to us what we choose."
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