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Another peculiarity of the Advaita system is that from its very start it is non-destructive. This is another glory, the boldness to preach, "Do not disturb the faith of any, even of those who through ignorance have attached themselves to lower forms of worship." That is what it says, do not disturb, but help everyone to get higher and higher; include all humanity. This philosophy preaches a God who is a sum total. If you seek a universal religion which can apply to everyone, that religion must not be composed of only the parts, but it must always be their sum total and include all degrees of religious development.
Source Vivekananda, Jnana-Yoga, The Absolute and Manifestation, §13 · 📖 Read the full passage
✨ To meditate on today
According to Swami Vivekananda, Advaita, the philosophy of non-duality, destroys no one’s faith: it invites us to help each person rise from where they stand, including all humanity. Today, when you meet someone whose beliefs or way of life differ from yours, look for what already uplifts them and encourage them in that direction.
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