I do wish to disclose, but it should not be publicly visible
It sounds like you’re talking about disclosing something (maybe a health condition, a past action, a belief, etc.) but you don’t want it to be publicly visible.
From a Jain perspective, there are a few gentle principles that can guide you:
- Satya (truthfulness)
- Being truthful is important, but - Jainism does not say you must shout your truth to everyone. - Truth should be spoken in a way that does not cause unnecessary harm (to you or others).
- Vivek (discretion / wisdom)
- You can choose whom to disclose to: - a doctor, - a spiritual guide, - a trusted family member, - or a legal/official authority, depending on what the matter is. - Keeping something private from the public but sharing with the right person is fully acceptable.
- Pratikraman spirit (inner confession)
- In Jain dharma, when we feel guilty or burdened, we: - accept the mistake within, - confess it before our inner Self and, if possible, before a guru, - resolve not to repeat it. - This is a spiritual disclosure that is not public at all.
- Practical approach
Since your line is: “I do wish to disclose, but it should not be publicly visible” — in practice, you can: - Disclose only to the minimum necessary person/authority. - Make sure there are privacy safeguards (confidential conversation, written in a private document, or protected setting). - Avoid posting or mentioning it in any public or semi‑public place (social media, group chats, open forums, etc.).
If you tell me what kind of disclosure you are talking about (spiritual, medical, legal, family, online platform, etc.), I can guide you more specifically in line with Jain principles of satya (truth), ahimsa (non‑harm), and aprigraha (wise non‑attachment to others’ opinions).