Spirituality is often seen as a source of peace and enlightenment, a way to connect with a higher power and find meaning in life. Unfortunately, there are those who use spirituality as a means to exploit the innocent and gullible, capitalizing on their weaknesses and emptiness. In this blog, we will explore how religious gurus exploit people in the name of spirituality and why people should realize that self-awareness and self-knowledge are the keys to avoiding such exploitation.
Firstly, it is important to understand that emptiness is not an inherent state of being. It is an outcome of loss of self-awareness and self-knowledge or egocentricity. People often mistake emptiness for a lack of purpose or meaning in life, and this is where religious gurus step in. They promise to provide answers to life's deepest questions and offer a way to connect with a higher power. In reality, they are exploiting people's vulnerability and offering false promises.
Consumerism is a manifestation of this emptiness that people experience. The ego needs to remain in ignorance or in a continuous state of intoxication to avoid confronting the truth of its own emptiness. It is this emptiness that creates a demand for material possessions and worldly pleasures. Religious gurus who capitalize on this emptiness are only perpetuating the cycle of consumerism and dependency.
In India, especially, the problem of exploitation by religious gurus is rampant. The lack of self-awareness and self-knowledge in the population makes them easy targets for such exploitation. The oppressors have found it very easy to exploit the resources of our country for their own greed. This lack of vision that imparts clarity has been a major obstacle in our country's progress.
Spiritual oppressors are now trying to create an empire of their own. However, the oppressors are not to blame. It is the loss of self-awareness that creates a self-destructive dependency on these vultures. People need to understand that true spirituality comes from within, and they need to focus on self-awareness and self-knowledge to avoid being exploited.
Blind faith in spirituality has not only led to the exploitation of innocent and gullible people but also created a toxic environment where street-smart magicians with no deepness in their intellectuality have gained prominence. Unfortunately, this has led to the overshadowing of truthful and insightful gurus who do not prioritize making a show or attracting attention to themselves.
True spiritual gurus are often stoic and humble in their demeanor. They do not seek to attract attention or make grand claims about their abilities. Instead, they focus on helping people understand the fundamental principles of spirituality and guide them in their spiritual growth.
However, due to the proliferation of street-smart magicians and their ability to attract attention, these truthful and insightful gurus often get overshadowed. People are drawn to the flashy and charismatic nature of these magicians, leading them to ignore the wisdom of more genuine gurus.
In conclusion, the toxic environment created by blind faith in spirituality has not only led to the exploitation of people but also to the overshadowing of truthful and insightful gurus who are essential in guiding people towards genuine spiritual growth. It is important for individuals to be discerning in their search for guidance and not be swayed by flashy or superficial displays of spirituality.
