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 Klassy discovered 8 months ago -
In this movie clip, Adi Shankara encounters a Chandala (Untouchable) and orders him to move. ("Keep off. Keep off!") It is actually Lord Shiva in the guise of Chandala.
The Chandala makes Shankara realize that the Self (Truth) is all pervading but the gross (Body) is transient:
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- Klassy rated 8 months ago
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In this movie clip, Adi Shankara encounters a Chandala (Untouchable) and orders him to move. ("Keep off. Keep off!") It is actually Lord Shiva in the guise of Chandala.
The Chandala makes Shankara realize that the Self (Truth) is all pervading but the gross (Body) is transient:
Who should keep off? My body or my inner Self?
All bodies are made of earth, built alike and hence, impure.
The inner Self is all pervading, hence immovable and inert.
Tell me, who, should move away?
Through this episode, Shankara realizes the main essence of the non-dual Advaita philosophy. Shankara is ashamed and perceives this divine incident and falls at the Chandala's feet:
The world is but an illusion. He who taught me this Truth, whatever be his caste, is my greatest teacher.
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