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अलेक्साण्डरः गुरुं नमस्कृत्य 'भारतं जेतुं कृपया आशिषा अनुग्रहीतव्यः अहम्' इति यदा अवदत् तदा गुरुः अरिष्टाटलः क्षणकालं मुखं निर्निमेषं दृष्ट्वा वदति यत् 'भारतं जेतुं सर्वथा न शक्यम् । वस्तुतः भारतत्वं भवति तत्रात्यायाम् आध्यात्मिकतायाम् । सा च तत्रत्यान् निःस्पृहान् संन्यासिनः अवलम्बते । अजय्याः ते । भारतस्थान् देशान् जयन् एव भारतीयं वैशिष्ट्यम् अवगन्तुं प्रयासं कुरु' इति अवदत् गुरुः । तस्य मुखमेव आश्चर्येण पश्यन् अतिष्ठत् अलेक्साण्डरः ।
(“केन्द्रीयसंस्कृतविश्वविद्यालयस्य अष्टादशीयोजनान्तर्गततया एतासां कथानां ध्वनिप्रक्षेपणं क्रियते”)
This story is about conversation between Alexander and his teacher, with the teacher emphasizing the spiritual strength of India over any physical conquest. When Alexander said his teacher, Aristotle that he wants to conquer India, Arostotle replies - 'It is impossible to conquer India. In truth, the essence of India lies in its deep spirituality. It is supported by sages who are detached and free from desires. They are invincible. If you wish to understand the unique qualities of India, conquer its land and try to comprehend the spirit of India. Seeing this response, Alexander stood in awe, astonished by his teacher's words.
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