Why the Lingering Doubts?

When the mental faculty (manas) affirms a principle, it invariably does so with decisive conviction, without the slightest hesitation. Conversely, whatever arises from the deliberations of the conscious mind is inevitably marked by doubt, hesitation, and vacillation. It is akin to riding a bicycle: the state of knowing how to ride and the state of merely thinking one knows how to ride represent two entirely different mental attitudes. The former is characterized by unwavering certainty, while the latter lacks complete inner conviction. Some individuals harbor doubt within yet remain unaware of their own doubt, mistakenly believing they have no uncertainty. This occurs due to a coarse mental state, weakened introspective power, and insufficient meditative stability. Consequently, without perceiving the truth, one inevitably falls into self-deception.