Quote by Anandmurti Gurumaa

Truth cannot be given to you; especially if you are following an organized religion, then truth will be as far from you as darkness is from light. Truth is not found by observing rituals, undertaking pilgrimages or reading the scriptures. It is simply a waste of time.

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Summary

This quote suggests that truth cannot be obtained through organized religion or religious practices such as rituals, pilgrimages, or reading scriptures. It implies that such efforts are futile and do not lead to genuine truth. Instead, it implies that truth is an individual journey, suggesting that it cannot be handed down or acquired externally. The quote challenges the notion that organized religion is the ultimate source of truth and encourages individuals to seek their own paths in the quest for truth.

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By Anandmurti Gurumaa

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