Acharya Prashant addresses a questioner who experiences recollections of teachings from masters like Osho, Krishnamurti, and Ramana Maharshi while listening to him. He affirms that this is a natural occurrence and that it is not beneficial to label it as right or wrong. He explains that when one listens deeply, a point can suddenly flash, and something read before, which may have seemed clear, reveals a new dimension of meaning. The old concept flashes, and there is nothing inherently right or wrong in this process. He elaborates that there are not fifty or a hundred different truths, nor is there just one specific thing to say or do. The purpose of these various teachings is to shake the mind from where it has settled and become stagnant. Ultimately, all true masters have undertaken the same fundamental work. Whether through a mantra, a sentence, or an example, if it resonates perfectly, it will naturally bring to mind other similar teachings because they are all guiding towards the same destination. Acharya Prashant suggests that it would be more concerning if one did not perceive the similarities and unity among these diverse teachings. While the expressions may differ, their purpose and justification are identical: to uplift the listener and promote their well-being. This well-being is achieved by melting the rigidities where the mind is stuck and its flow has frozen. Therefore, all masters are engaged in the same essential task. He concludes that it is a positive sign when listening to one master reminds you of another, when a book from the East seems akin to one from the West, or when a contemporary speaker's words echo those of a sage from 4,000 years ago. When this unity is not recognized, bigotry can arise, leading one to deem a single sentence as correct and all others as wrong. If a true religious sentence is understood, all others will be seen as its echoes, dissolving religious animosity. He adds a note of caution, advising the listener to ensure that the teachings being compared are of the same high level and not to confuse a higher truth with something from a much lower plane of understanding.
