The Way of Shiva vs the Way of Buddha: Explained by Sadhguru

TLDRSadhguru explains the basic difference between the way of Shiva and the way of Buddha. The way of Buddha is a logical, scientific, and step-by-step process, while the way of Shiva is unpredictable and exploratory. Shiva's methods encompass all aspects of life and offer 112 different ways to explore consciousness. Gautama Buddha's work is a small aspect of Shiva's extensive contribution to spiritual exploration.

Key insights

🕉️The way of Shiva is unpredictable and exploratory, with no fixed milestones.

🌱The way of Buddha is logical, scientific, and follows a step-by-step process.

🧘Shiva's methods offer 112 different ways to explore consciousness and attain spiritual growth.

🌞Gautama Buddha's path of awareness is just one aspect of Shiva's extensive work.

🌍Shiva's spiritual exploration has influenced and spread across the world in various forms.

Q&A

What is the difference between the way of Shiva and the way of Buddha?

The way of Shiva is unpredictable and exploratory, while the way of Buddha is logical and follows a step-by-step process.

How many different ways did Shiva explore in his teachings?

Shiva explored 112 different ways in which a human being can attain spiritual growth and explore their consciousness.

Is Gautama Buddha's work comparable to Shiva's?

Gautama Buddha's work is a small aspect of Shiva's extensive contribution. Shiva's work contains Gautama's work as less than 1% of his teachings.

Has Shiva's work spread across the world?

Yes, Shiva's spiritual exploration has influenced and spread across the world in various forms.

What is the significance of Shiva's teachings in the Southern part of India?

The Southern part of India still enjoys the benefits of Shiva's work, as he brought the spiritual process into people's lives as a living reality.

Timestamped Summary

00:07The meditator asks Sadhguru about the difference between the way of Shiva and the way of Buddha.

02:09Gautama Buddha's way is a logical, scientific, and long-drawn-out process that requires patience.

03:48The significance of walking the path of awareness is having milestones to track progress.

06:57Shiva's way has no fixed milestones and is like falling into a bottomless pit.

09:50Agastya, one of Shiva's disciples, spread spirituality across the Deccan Plateau.

10:46Shiva's spiritual work is still alive after thousands of years and has influenced the world.

11:06Comparing Gautama Buddha and Shiva is inappropriate, as Buddha's work is a small aspect of Shiva's teachings.

12:07Sadhguru shares his respect for Gautama Buddha and his phenomenal work.