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Steven Pressfield
Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin
True wisdom transcends conquest.
This narrative highlights the profound interaction between Alexander the Great and a yogi during his travels in India. The yogi, referred to as a gymnosophist, demonstrates true wisdom by stating he has conquered the need to conquer the world, contrasting with Alexander's military achievements. This moment leads Alexander to recognize the value of inner peace and wisdom over external conquest. His admiration for the yogi indicates a shift in perspective, stressing that genuine fulfillment and wisdom are rooted in self-mastery rather than worldly dominion.
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