People trust their memories greatly, believing everything they remember to be real. Therefore, they are certain about their memories, as if not a single word can be altered.
But the truth is, if a person's past memories are erased and a different set of memories are instilled, they will quickly adopt this new identity.
Which part of their identity, then, is real?
Some people think both identities are real, but those in the situation would not perceive it that way. They must deny one part to affirm the reality of the other.
This is the binary world of "either-or," an unresolved contradiction!
Shen Yue thought of this and mused that it was no wonder Shakyamuni repeatedly stated that people are lost in delusion—actually, people are not just lost in delusion; more often, they are clinging to an uncertain memory to maintain their sense of self.
