Discernment or distinction is the highest ability of human consciousness and spirit, allowing one to unmistakably separate Truth from falsehood, the beneficial from the harmful, and signal from informational noise.
Gift from Above
In sacred texts (the Quran, the Vedas), it is stated that Discernment (Furqan) is not a product of intellect or education. It is a Divine Gift given only to those who live by Conscience and Morality. As soon as a person enters into a deal with their conscience, they lose the ability to discern and become an easy victim of manipulation.
Tool of the Spiritual Warrior
In the age of post-truth, when lies are wrapped in beautiful packaging and facts are mixed with fakes, Discernment is the only shield. It is direct awareness, intuition that says “No,” even when logic and television scream “Yes.” Without Discernment, it is impossible to pass the bifurcation point and make the right choice.
Main Obstacles
The ability to discern is blocked by three factors:
- Poisons: Alcohol and tobacco physically “dull” neurons and subtle bodies, cutting off intuition.
- Greed: The desire for profit at any cost creates a “blind spot.” A person believes scammers because their greed has drowned out the voice of reason.
- Fear: A spasm that disconnects the connection with the Higher Self and shifts consciousness into animal survival mode.
Morality as an Antenna
Discernment directly depends on the real (not ostentatious) morality of a person. In the universe, there is a rule: access to Information (Truth) is determined by the level of Morality. An evil genius may be smart and cunning, but they lack Discernment—they do not see the strategic dead ends of their actions. This is why all global villains ultimately lose: they make mistakes where a person with Discernment would have passed safely.
Man Evgeny – blog author
I lived and studied abroad in New Zealand, taking English language courses. I lived and worked in South Korea in the fields and at sea. In total, I’ve visited four different countries, different from those where Russian is spoken. I’ve interacted with people from at least 20 different cultures, religions, and faiths. I share my experiences on my blog. I try not to judge or make any judgments, but I do draw conclusions.