*By Dr Devan

The world has become too polite, too filtered, and too afraid of the truth. People sugarcoat, twist, and dilute their words to appear “nice.” But niceness without honesty is hypocrisy. Say it as it is. Raw. Unfiltered. Direct. That is the language of truth, and truth is the greatest act of respect you can show another human being.

When you speak truth, some will flinch, some will frown, and some will even hate you for it — but deep down, they will respect you. Because no one forgets the person who spoke straight to their face when everyone else whispered behind their back. You may hurt a few feelings temporarily, but you awaken minds permanently.

Soft lies comfort. Hard truths transform. It is not cruelty to tell someone what they need to hear — it is kindness in its purest form. The problem with society is that too many people would rather protect their egos than correct errors. Real strength lies in saying what others won’t.

If your intentions are clean and your purpose is truth, speak without hesitation. Don’t fear being misunderstood; fear being fake. Don’t suppress the truth to maintain peace — peace built on pretence is poison.

In time, people will realise that your bluntness was not arrogance but authenticity. They will come to value your words because they know you don’t play games. You say what you mean, and you mean what you say.

So, don’t hide behind politeness. Truth does not need cosmetics. Tell it in the face, even if your voice shakes. The world respects those who dare to speak honestly when silence is easier. Remember — being raw is not being rude. It’s being real. And the real ones are the rarest and the most valued.

Hindusthan Samachar / Manohar Yadavatti