Ask yourself: Are you free or are you part of a cult?

Many of us have encountered conflicts arising from differences in religion, sects, and subsects. Have we ever pondered deeply about the root cause of such divisions that lead to hatred and enmity? The answer is rather simple: it stems from individual beliefs. When someone holds a particular belief, it is inevitable that others may hold different beliefs, leading to conflicts and social divisions based on religion, communities, sects, and subsects.

It is sad that this social ailment should be prevalent in India, known for its rich spiritual heritage, encompassing the Vedas, Vedanta, the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, and revered sages like Adi Shankaracharya, Shri Ramana, Swami Vivekananda, among many others. One might ask – how is it that the profound essence of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita has been overshadowed, giving rise to numerous splinter groups that continue to thrive today and perpetuate divisions within the Dharmic society? The answer lies in ignorance—the ignorance of the highest Truth, the All-Pervading Divine Principle.

In the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Krishna guides Arjuna, who symbolises the ordinary person, through the different stages of Karma or action, devotion, and ultimately knowledge—the highest stage. This knowledge, known as Brahmagnyana, pertains to the realisation of the All-Pervading nondual Paramatma or Supreme SELF. Even as early as the 4th chapter, Krishna explicitly reveals this profound Truth: in SBG 4:38, ‘There is certainly nothing more purifying than knowledge. He who is perfect in Yoga finds it in the Self in due course of time.’

I have created this video as a means to evaluate one’s susceptibility to cultist forces. It is aimed at serving as a simple self-assessment tool, allowing individuals to honestly reflect on their own beliefs and influences.