This video explores the real meaning of śraddhā in Indian philosophy and why we must resist the Western dilution of faith into opinion or sentiment. I speak from decades of study and lived practice—and I’ve watched as even respected Eastern teachers now echo colonized ideas of “good” and “bad” śraddhā. But real śraddhā—true faith—is not belief. It is devotion, commitment, and trust earned through the path. If we forget this, we risk losing the soul of Dharma itself.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction

1:45 – What is śraddhā?

4:10 – Western faith vs. Eastern śraddhā

8:20 – Internalized colonization in modern teachings

12:30 – A personal reflection on 30 years of study

15:00 – Why this matters now more than ever

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