I'll tell you one thing for sure: once you get to the point
I'll tell you one thing for sure: once you get to the point where you're actually doing things for truth's sake, then nobody can ever touch you again because you're harmonizing with a greater power.
Hearken to the words of George Harrison, a seeker not only of melodies but of eternal wisdom: “I’ll tell you one thing for sure: once you get to the point where you’re actually doing things for truth’s sake, then nobody can ever touch you again because you’re harmonizing with a greater power.” These words are like the ringing of a temple bell at dawn, calling all who slumber to awaken. They remind us that when a man or woman gives themselves wholly to truth, they step beyond the reach of worldly harm. For to act in harmony with truth is to align with the rhythm of the universe itself, a force that no hand of flesh can break.
The ancients taught that there is strength greater than armies, wealth more enduring than gold, and glory brighter than crowns: it is the strength of one who lives for truth alone. Such a person is untouchable, for their power does not rest in possessions, titles, or the fleeting praise of men. It rests in the eternal harmony between their soul and the greater order of existence. When storms of slander or waves of persecution rise against them, they stand firm, because their foundation is not built on sand, but upon the rock of truth.
Consider the life of Mahatma Gandhi. He was frail of body, without weapons, without rank, without treasure. Yet he clothed himself in the armor of truth, living by his principle of satyagraha—the force of truth and love. Against the might of an empire, he stood unshaken. Prison could not touch him, bullets could not silence the power he had already unleashed, for he was in harmony with something greater than himself. His struggle was not for personal gain but for truth’s sake, and so he became untouchable, even in death.
This is the meaning Harrison points us toward: when your deeds spring from the well of truth, your enemies cannot truly wound you. They may bruise your body, tarnish your name, or cast you into hardship, yet they cannot strip from you the inner radiance of integrity. The one who acts for truth becomes like a tree rooted by rivers of living water—storms may howl, but the roots hold fast. This harmony with the greater power is freedom, a liberation deeper than chains can bind.
But beware the temptation of lesser motives. When you act for vanity, the praise of men can lift you high, but their scorn can dash you down. When you act for wealth, fortune may crown you today, but abandon you tomorrow. When you act for power, rivals may wrest it from your grasp. Only when you act for truth’s sake do you enter the realm of the invulnerable. In this, the ancients and the moderns alike agree: what is eternal cannot be touched by what is fleeting.
The lesson, therefore, is this: seek to align your every word, your every deed, your every breath with truth. Ask yourself before action: “Am I doing this for pride, for gain, for fear—or for truth’s sake?” If the answer is truth, step forward without fear, for then you are guarded not by armies, but by the harmony of the greater power itself. Such alignment does not promise ease, but it grants peace unbreakable and strength unshakable.
So let this wisdom be carved upon your heart: to live for truth’s sake is to become untouchable. Practice honesty in small things, that you may be strong in great trials. Defend the truth even when your voice trembles, that you may one day sing it boldly. Surrender your ego, your fears, your hunger for approval, and act for the higher purpose alone. Then you shall walk in harmony with the eternal, and no hand, no tongue, no shadow can ever truly touch you again.
HHHai Hai
There’s something deeply empowering about this idea of acting for truth’s sake. But it raises a question for me: how do we know when we’re truly aligned with a greater power and not just fooling ourselves? In a world full of distractions, how do we stay connected to that inner truth? Harrison’s words make me wonder how we can ensure our actions reflect that higher truth, especially in times of doubt or uncertainty.
PHPhuc Huynh
I find it interesting that Harrison talks about being untouchable once you're in harmony with a greater power. Does that mean that doing things for the sake of truth leads to a kind of spiritual protection? But what happens when truth conflicts with the reality around us? Is truth always the ultimate power, or can it be vulnerable in a world that often doesn’t embrace it? I think about the tension between personal truth and societal expectations.
HHVu Thi Hong Hanh
It’s powerful to think about how truth can give you strength. Harrison suggests that when we live for truth, we’re connecting to a greater power that shields us from being hurt by others. But is it that simple? Can the pursuit of truth really protect us from the challenges of life, or is it more about finding inner peace and resilience in the face of adversity? I wonder how we can cultivate that strength.
UGUser Google
This quote really makes me think about the idea of living authentically. What does it mean to do things for truth's sake? I’ve always felt that when you act in alignment with your deepest values, there’s a sense of power and peace that comes with it. Does that mean we can become invincible if we live truthfully? Can we become immune to criticism or challenges if we’re genuinely in harmony with a higher purpose?