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As one progresses towards enlightenment, they often encounter dogma and symbols that may hinder their journey rather than assist it. The sacred footprints of Vishnu serve as a representation of worship while posing a challenge: to move beyond symbols and words that can act as barriers. Ancient texts like the Dao de Jing and the Upanishads warn us of this complexity; they remind us that "those who know do not speak, and those who speak do not know," cautioning against being trapped in the intellectual understanding of spirituality.