I Am That | The Nihilistic ideas of Sri Nisargadatta

Written By Jason Cain
 
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What is a nihilistic view of knowledge? Is Nisargadatta Maharaj enlightened?

And I will also discuss why Sri Nisargadatta ideas are nihilistic and will show how Sri Nisargadatta's lack of personal power is the reason for his failure to realize enlightenment.

Hello, and welcome to the Ancient wisdom modern mind podcast and today I am going to discuss why Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj’s ideas are nihilistic, and I will also show how Sri Nisargadatta’s lack of personal power is the reason for his failure to realize enlightenment.

And before I start this podcast I want to say that if you are a follower of Sri Nisargadatta, understand that this is not intended as a personal attack, my only intent is to save you time by pointing out philosophies or gurus that will trip you up. I respect your valuable time, your valuable awareness and my only intent is to point out the potholes in the road on your journey.

So keep an open mind and if you are feeling triggered, then pause the podcast and take a few deep breaths, and remind yourself that we all have one common enemy “which is our selves” and then listen until the end of the podcast before you pass judgment

Nisargadatta Maharaj (17 April 1897 – 8 September 1981), born Maruti Shivrampant Kambli, was an Indian guru of nondualism, belonging to the Inchagiri Sampradaya, a lineage of teachers from the Navnath Sampradaya and Lingayat Shaivism.

The publication in 1973 of I Am That, an English translation of his talks in Marathi by Maurice Frydman, brought him worldwide recognition and followers, especially from North America and Europe.

So why would I call Sri Nisargadatta a nihilistic guru, and it’s not because of his talks, although there is a nihilistic tone there, but really most philosophies have a nihilistic tone, it’s really how you interpret what is said that adds the context.

Why I say that Sri Nisargadatta was Nihilistic listen to the podcast, and let me know in the comments what you think. And if you like the Podcast please support my work by downloading the podcast for a Supporter’s remuneration, 👍 share, comment and Stay safe.


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Jason Cain

Jason Cain is an author, philosopher, and spiritual researcher specializing in the art of sorcery, mysticism, and evolutionary behaviorism, metaphysics, and ancient cultures. He is the author of "Autobiography of a Sorcerer", "Creating a Meditation Habit That Sticks", "How to Meditate Made Easy", "Mystical Paths of Yoga", "Songs of a Mystic", "Zazen Compilation (Complete Zen Collection)" and "Releasing Negative Thoughts through Meditation".

For many years he has lived the life of an Ascetic Hermit while studying the spiritual traditions and meditative practices of Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Zen and the works of modern sorcerers like Castaneda.

His focus is a mixture of eastern spirituality and modern sorcery and for over five decades he has been studying the philosophy of the East and their meditative practices, while expounding the benefits of the true self-realized nature that can be achieved when we free the self from the ego (self-importance).

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