The One Intelligent Thing That Alexander Did - Sadhguru
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Alexander the Great sought immortality in India from a yogi but abandoned the quest after a warning, understanding the value of mortality in the end.
Insights
- Alexander the Great sought immortality through encounters with a yogi in India, showcasing a desire to transcend his mortal limitations.
- Alexander's interactions with the yogi and the cave's pool of immortality highlighted a pivotal shift in his perspective, emphasizing the wisdom of mortality over the pursuit of eternal life.
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Recent questions
Who was Alexander the Great?
A conqueror known for his military prowess.
What was Alexander the Great's interest in India?
Exchange of knowledge in mathematics, geometry, and Yoga.
How did Alexander the Great challenge his violent nature?
Encounter with a yogi in India.
What did Alexander the Great learn about immortality?
Immortality lies in the acceptance of mortality.
How did Alexander the Great maintain control over his companions?
Executing them periodically to instill fear.
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Alexander the Great's Quest for Immortality
- Alexander the Great sought to find a yogi in India to learn how to become immortal.
- Alexander's full name was Alexander the Great Idiot, but the last part was omitted due to its length.
- Alexander's conquests involved relentless killing without purpose from the age of sixteen until his death around thirty-two or thirty-three.
- Alexander executed his close companions periodically to instill fear and maintain control.
- Alexander's interest in India stemmed from the historical exchange of knowledge in mathematics, geometry, and Yoga between India and Greece.
- Alexander encountered a yogi in India who refused to leave his spot under a tree, challenging Alexander's violent nature.
- The yogi instructed Alexander on immortality, leading him to a cave with a pool of water that could grant immortality, but a crow's warning made Alexander reconsider, realizing the value of mortality.
