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We will now enter into a very interesting topic. A key concept which anti-gurus use while undermining Gurus and their credibility. It is the 'sameness syndrome'.
Anti-Gurus will make you believe that Advaita is their experience
The 'sameness syndrome' occurs from the basic misunderstanding about certain concepts of Hinduism, especially 'Advaita Vedanta'. The anti-gurus' claim is that 'All are same. Nothing needs to be done. So why do we need Gurus?'. Later this translates into 'All are same but the Guru is saying that there is something called 'moksha' or 'enlightenment' and they are fooling us into becoming disciples to them so that they can make money'.
Seems very logical at first sight. Really damages any first time seeker's inspiration. To answer this question:
Firstly, a beautiful story from Sri Ramakrishna.
Once a Master told to his disciples: 'Everything that exists is Brahman i.e. ultimate reality'
One of the Masters' disciple literally took it.
Then one day as he was walking by on the street he heard a 'Mahut' a elephant herd shouting
'Run. Run. The elephant has gone out of control and its coming this way' .
Now there was a thought in the disciple's mind. 'The elephant is also Brahman. Therefore I don't have to move'
Now the Mahut's shouting became louder and louder... closer and closer. But the disciple didn't listen. He thought he has greatly understood the Master's words and didn't move an inch. He was firm.
A few minutes later the elephant threw the disciple out of its way with a swing of its trunk. The student broke several bones with multiple bruises and was taken to the doctor who somehow managed to save him. The Guru now came hurriedly to see how the disciple is doing. He was extremely worried.
The disciple was awake but with lot of pain. The Guru asked the disciple 'Why didn't move when the Mahut shouted?'. The disciple replied with a little smile 'Because you told me that everything is Brahman. The elephant is also Brahman . Isn't it?'.
The Guru shot back. 'The Mahut is also Brahman. Then why didn't you listen to him?'.
A wonderful story - that one. Now lets come back.
The wrong understanding of Advaita can be very dangerous when manipulated by unscruplous perpetuators who are on a mission to tarnish Gurus. Lets see how.
They will use the idea 'everything is same'. 'So you don't need a Guru to become enlightened'. But lets now put their idea to better use for them.
Take Two. Scene Two.
Expose-Antiguru with a plate of food in front. Anti-guru really hungry as it is well past meal time.
Expose-Antiguru: 'Well Anti-guru. Anyways everything is same. Whether the food is outside the body or food is inside the body everything is the same. So why should you eat? (Lets see the strength of understanding.)'
Anti-Guru: 'mm. mm.... ok.....ok....'
Expose-Antiguru: 'come on. lets do it'.
Anti-Guru: 'Its really amazing. Isn't it. Everything is same. Isn't it the pinnacle of all teachings?'
Expose-Antiguru: 'Yes. Truly it is. That's why you need to prove that you don't have to eat. After all '
Anti-Guru: 'You are depriving me of basic rights. I need food. You are a cult.'
Expose-Antiguru: 'But according to you everything is just Brahman. So why do you have to eat. Your parents have just tricked your mind saying that you need food'
Anti-Guru: 'O No. But I feel hunger in stomach'
Expose-Antiguru: 'mmm. But both Hunger and No Hunger are only Brahman. So there is no point is putting one Brahman into the other isn't it?'
Anti-Guru: 'No. No. You didn't understand what I'm saying?'
Expose-Antiguru: 'Really? We totally understand where you are coming from.' (Expose-Antiguru hands the plate of food to the Anti-Guru. Anti-Guru immediately starts eating fast.)
Anti-Guru: 'What I am saying is the Gurus are saying that you need them to become enlightened. But really you don't.'
Expose-Antiguru: 'And why is that?'
Anti-Guru: 'Because everything is just Brahman'.
Expose-Antiguru: 'So are you saying that you are really saving all of us with the truth'
Anti-Guru: 'Yes. Don't believe in Gurus'.
Expose-Antiguru: 'ok....we totally get it'
End of Scene.
Understand about Anti-Gurus. They will tell you something but when it comes to them, they will tell you something else.
They will give you some savior claims. It means they have 'framed it all'. They are indirectly claiming that they know what it is to be enlightened. They are indirectly claiming that they have had all experiences to disprove the experiences of the Gurus as something fake. They are indeed indirectly claiming that they are a GURU who is here to save you from fake Gurus. But this is a contradiction.
This contradiction is what comes out as nonsense on their blogs and webpages and that is why they are 'ANTI-GURU'
Carefully analyse: Who are these anti-gurus? What is in it for THEM? Apply the concepts of Anti-Guru on himself/herself. Then you will see the TRUTH .
We will now enter into a very interesting topic. A key concept which anti-gurus use while undermining Gurus and their credibility. It is the 'sameness syndrome'.
Anti-Gurus will make you believe that Advaita is their experience
The 'sameness syndrome' occurs from the basic misunderstanding about certain concepts of Hinduism, especially 'Advaita Vedanta'. The anti-gurus' claim is that 'All are same. Nothing needs to be done. So why do we need Gurus?'. Later this translates into 'All are same but the Guru is saying that there is something called 'moksha' or 'enlightenment' and they are fooling us into becoming disciples to them so that they can make money'.
Seems very logical at first sight. Really damages any first time seeker's inspiration. To answer this question:
Firstly, a beautiful story from Sri Ramakrishna.
Once a Master told to his disciples: 'Everything that exists is Brahman i.e. ultimate reality'
One of the Masters' disciple literally took it.
Then one day as he was walking by on the street he heard a 'Mahut' a elephant herd shouting
'Run. Run. The elephant has gone out of control and its coming this way' .
Now there was a thought in the disciple's mind. 'The elephant is also Brahman. Therefore I don't have to move'
Now the Mahut's shouting became louder and louder... closer and closer. But the disciple didn't listen. He thought he has greatly understood the Master's words and didn't move an inch. He was firm.
A few minutes later the elephant threw the disciple out of its way with a swing of its trunk. The student broke several bones with multiple bruises and was taken to the doctor who somehow managed to save him. The Guru now came hurriedly to see how the disciple is doing. He was extremely worried.
The disciple was awake but with lot of pain. The Guru asked the disciple 'Why didn't move when the Mahut shouted?'. The disciple replied with a little smile 'Because you told me that everything is Brahman. The elephant is also Brahman . Isn't it?'.
The Guru shot back. 'The Mahut is also Brahman. Then why didn't you listen to him?'.
A wonderful story - that one. Now lets come back.
The wrong understanding of Advaita can be very dangerous when manipulated by unscruplous perpetuators who are on a mission to tarnish Gurus. Lets see how.
They will use the idea 'everything is same'. 'So you don't need a Guru to become enlightened'. But lets now put their idea to better use for them.
Take Two. Scene Two.
Expose-Antiguru with a plate of food in front. Anti-guru really hungry as it is well past meal time.
Expose-Antiguru: 'Well Anti-guru. Anyways everything is same. Whether the food is outside the body or food is inside the body everything is the same. So why should you eat? (Lets see the strength of understanding.)'
Anti-Guru: 'mm. mm.... ok.....ok....'
Expose-Antiguru: 'come on. lets do it'.
Anti-Guru: 'Its really amazing. Isn't it. Everything is same. Isn't it the pinnacle of all teachings?'
Expose-Antiguru: 'Yes. Truly it is. That's why you need to prove that you don't have to eat. After all '
Anti-Guru: 'You are depriving me of basic rights. I need food. You are a cult.'
Expose-Antiguru: 'But according to you everything is just Brahman. So why do you have to eat. Your parents have just tricked your mind saying that you need food'
Anti-Guru: 'O No. But I feel hunger in stomach'
Expose-Antiguru: 'mmm. But both Hunger and No Hunger are only Brahman. So there is no point is putting one Brahman into the other isn't it?'
Anti-Guru: 'No. No. You didn't understand what I'm saying?'
Expose-Antiguru: 'Really? We totally understand where you are coming from.' (Expose-Antiguru hands the plate of food to the Anti-Guru. Anti-Guru immediately starts eating fast.)
Anti-Guru: 'What I am saying is the Gurus are saying that you need them to become enlightened. But really you don't.'
Expose-Antiguru: 'And why is that?'
Anti-Guru: 'Because everything is just Brahman'.
Expose-Antiguru: 'So are you saying that you are really saving all of us with the truth'
Anti-Guru: 'Yes. Don't believe in Gurus'.
Expose-Antiguru: 'ok....we totally get it'
End of Scene.
Understand about Anti-Gurus. They will tell you something but when it comes to them, they will tell you something else.
They will give you some savior claims. It means they have 'framed it all'. They are indirectly claiming that they know what it is to be enlightened. They are indirectly claiming that they have had all experiences to disprove the experiences of the Gurus as something fake. They are indeed indirectly claiming that they are a GURU who is here to save you from fake Gurus. But this is a contradiction.
This contradiction is what comes out as nonsense on their blogs and webpages and that is why they are 'ANTI-GURU'
Carefully analyse: Who are these anti-gurus? What is in it for THEM? Apply the concepts of Anti-Guru on himself/herself. Then you will see the TRUTH .
4 comments:
This is a really refreshing post. Thanks.
A lot of Gurus today are very innocent of these maniac anti-gurus who constantly abuse the entire lineage of our traditions.
The main thing that I noticed is that the Gurus are not at all giving a good response to these a**h**les. Good job.
Refreshing. I will pray for long health and a wonderful life for you. Let you live for a 100 years.
Thank you for your comments.
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