This patient is revered for having fomented a religious revolution against the dominant religious tradition of Brahmanism. He rejected the caste system, sacrifices, and the authority of the Vedas. He promoted moral enlightenment through selfless endeavor. His gospel continues to resonate with millions throughout the world today more than 2,000 years after his death. It advocates a comprehensive love for all creatures intertwined with a belief in reincarnation. It stresses a “Middle Way” between a life of indulgence and one of harsh austerity in developing understanding in religious as well as secular matters through personal experience.