GURU PUJA SPECIAL EDITION

his write-up brings an exclusive collection of

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wisdom sutras from all round the world.

These anecdotes encapsulate wonderful

insights into some fundamental questions

concerning our life and its progress towards the

accomplishment of the real goal. Grasp them,

imbibe the inspirations inherent in them, and get

started to uplift your inner self too.

WHAT IS TRUE KNOWLEDGE AND

WHERE CAN WE GET IT FROM?

In this context, a succinct answer comes from

Antisthenes, a disciple of Socrates. He says, true

knowledge “doesn't need a store of words or

learning” but (appends his statement with an

expression filled with pride and confidence) JUST

“the strength of a Socrates!” Meaning, real

knowledge is not the subject of theories. It's

experiential, which can be unveiled and thus

realised only by the power of a wise and

enlightened saint like Socrates.

Once when prince Demetrius freed the city of

Athens from the clutches of a cruel king, his men

started attacking and looting nearby towns for

money and possessions. In one of the towns lived a

wise saint, Stilpo. When Demetrius came to know

about him, he sent a word of apology to him through

Spiritual

Nuggets

from East

and West

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