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Why Buddha’s Closest Disciple Didn’t Get Enlightened

Name: Why Buddha’s Closest Disciple Didn’t Get Enlightened
Uploaded: 2024-07-21T04:52:20.407Z
Duration: 9 min 21 s
Channel: Sadhguru Jaggi
Description: A story of Gautama the Buddha's elder cousin and closest disciple, Anandateertha. Sadhguru explains that despite constantly being in Buddha's physical proximity, Anandateertha did not get enlightened, to elucidate that proximity does not decide Guru's grace. Rather one's receptivity is what matters.

by Sadhguru Jaggi

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A story of Gautama the Buddha's elder cousin and closest disciple, Anandateertha. Sadhguru explains that despite constantly being in Buddha's physical proximity, Anandateertha did not get enlightened, to elucidate that proximity does not decide Guru's grace. Rather one's receptivity is what matters.

Buddhism Enlightenment Spiritual Growth Spiritual Energy Perception And Awareness Unconditional Physical Presence Importance Emotional Sensitivity Sacrifice And Duty Guru Disciple Relationships

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