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Vaishnav vs Aghora: The Spiritual Path to Purity Explained by Shankaracharya

Vaishnav vs Aghora: The Spiritual Path to Purity Explained by Shankaracharya

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A discussion on contrasting Hindu spiritual paths, Vaishnav Dharma emphasising purity and ritual, and Aghora Dharma, accepting offerings regardless of the devotee's conduct. A Shankaracharya then explains different spiritual approaches based on the three gunas (qualities): sattva, rajas, and tamas, describing Vama Marga as a method to gradually purify individuals with dominant tamas guna through ritualised actions, ultimately guiding them towards sattva. The discussion also clarifies the misunderstood concept of Aghora, highlighting its true aim of spiritual purification. Finally, it outlines a progressive spiritual journey, starting from managing prohibited actions to achieving enlightenment.

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