Shvetashvatara Upanishad 6.22
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वेदान्ते परमं गुह्यं पुराकल्पे प्रचोदितम्। नाप्रशान्ताय दातव्यं नापुत्रायाशिष्याय वा पुनः॥
vedānte paramaṃ guhyaṃ purākalpe pracoditam | nāpraśāntāya dātavyaṃ nāputrāyāśiṣyāya vā punaḥ ||
"This supreme secret of Vedanta, taught in ancient times, should not be given to one who is not tranquil, nor to one who is not a son or proper disciple."
What This Means:
This ancient Vedantic secret should only be taught to the peaceful, or to sons and proper disciples - not to the unqualified.
Going Deeper:
Teaching restrictions protect both knowledge and seeker. Tranquility (prashanta) is an essential qualification. Proper relationship (son/disciple) ensures respect.
How To Apply This:
Cultivate tranquility to become worthy of the highest teachings. Approach the teaching with proper humility.
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