I have never hidden any facts about me, and will shout out my

The words of Rahul Roy ring with the clarity of openness and the courage of truth: “I have never hidden any facts about me, and will shout out my wedding plans off rooftops when it happens.” At first, they may seem lighthearted, a celebrity speaking of matrimony with humor. Yet beneath the jest lies a timeless principle—that of living without fear, of embracing transparency, and of declaring one’s truth with joy rather than secrecy. For there is great strength in a heart that hides nothing, and even greater strength in a soul that celebrates its milestones openly, as though all the world were kin.

In the ancient traditions, honesty was considered a divine virtue. To walk with hidden shadows, to weave lies or conceal truths, was to live in weakness and fear. But to stand in the open, with one’s facts revealed, was to live in alignment with courage. Rahul Roy, in declaring his intention to announce his wedding not in whispers but “off rooftops,” evokes this heroic image of a man unafraid of judgment, unafraid of scrutiny, choosing to share his joy with the world as one might share light from a torch in the night.

History gives us echoes of this spirit. Consider Martin Luther, who in the 16th century nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the church door at Wittenberg. He did not whisper his convictions in secret, nor hide his dissent in fear. Instead, he declared them openly, knowing that truth must be shared loudly, even at great cost. So too, Roy’s imagery of shouting from rooftops draws upon this eternal archetype: that when something is true, when it is filled with conviction or joy, it deserves not secrecy, but proclamation.

Even in love, this principle is seen. The ancient Greeks spoke of eros, the fire of love, as something that could not be hidden. Lovers would carve names on trees, compose poems, and declare their devotion in marketplaces, because love by its nature yearns to be revealed. To plan a wedding, then, is not merely to join two lives but to invite the whole world to witness a covenant of joy. In this, Roy’s words remind us that love thrives not in concealment but in celebration.

There is also a deeper contrast hidden within his declaration: the difference between living for truth and living for appearance. Many cloak their lives in shadows, afraid to reveal who they are, waiting for approval before sharing their truths. But Roy’s words strike against this fear. He reminds us that to live honestly, to hide no facts, is to be unburdened, free from the chains of pretense. To shout one’s happiness is not vanity, but an offering—a way of saying, “This joy is too great to be confined within me; let it spill into the world.”

The lesson, O seeker, is clear: do not live behind veils. Speak your truth openly, whether it is your struggles, your victories, or your celebrations. Do not be ashamed of your story, for it is yours alone, and to live it openly is to live with strength. When joy comes, do not bury it; share it, for joy multiplies when given voice. And when love comes, do not conceal it in fear, but proclaim it, for love grows stronger when it is celebrated.

Practical wisdom flows from this: practice honesty in all things, even the smallest. Share your journey with humility but without shame. If you face sorrow, let others know, that they may walk with you. If you find joy, let it ring out, that it may uplift the weary. And when the great milestones of your life arrive—marriage, achievement, renewal—celebrate them openly, for life’s greatest treasures are not meant to be hidden away.

So let Rahul Roy’s words endure: “I will shout out my wedding plans off rooftops when it happens.” For in them lies not only the promise of love, but the eternal lesson of honesty, courage, and joy. To live openly is to live nobly, and to declare one’s truth is to stand as a beacon for others, showing them that the path of light is always stronger than the path of shadows.