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Beyond Fashion: Recognize the True Guru and Surrender with Discernment for Inner Clarity
In dharmic traditions, a guru is not a trend but the principle of authentic guidance shaping a seeker’s life. Surrender means practicing the guru’s counsel with integrity, not passive or blind obedience. The Bhagavad Gita’s example of Arjuna and Sri Krishna illustrates how discerned acceptance refines agency and aligns action with dharma. Across Hinduism, Buddhism,…
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Ishta – Swami Vivekananda on why Hindu sects don’t quarrel
Swami Vivekananda’s teachings on the concept of “Ishta” highlight the profound wisdom behind the harmonious coexistence of diverse Hindu sects and spiritual paths in India. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing that individuals have different natures, requiring various methods of worship and spirituality. This acceptance of diversity is contrasted with certain missionary efforts that seek…