A story of Gautama the Buddha's elder cousin and closest disciple, Anandateertha. Sadhguru explains that despite constantly being in Buddha's physical proximity, Anandateertha did not get enlightened, to elucidate that proximity does not decide Guru's grace. Rather one's receptivity is what matters.

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#1258 - Why Buddha’s Closest Disciple Didn’t Get Enlightened