09-04-2017, 02:23 AM
(09-02-2017, 05:36 PM)loostudent Wrote: It may be interesting to note that Indian mystic Ramakrishna recommended bhakti yoga as the most preferable in this age (Kaliyuga) although one can not completely separate different yogas: "In the Kaliyuga, the best way is Bhakti yoga, the path of devotion - singing the praises of the Lord, and prayer. The path of devotion alone is the religion for this age."
Ra also said something similar: "The purpose of incarnation in third density is to learn the ways of love." and "Understanding is not of this density." The difference I see is that Ra doesn't see obstacles for spiritual growth in marriage and family life. Right the opposite - there are many opportunities and advantages.
Sri Ramakrishna is reported to have said that, but he said it to Indians in India about Indians. Sri Ramakrishna liked to point out that a mother will cook differently for one of her children than for another, according to what they will eat and what they prefer. Likewise, he advocated that a person should find the path to Divinity which suits them. When his primary disciple, Swami Vivekannda, brought Sri Ramakrishna's message to American 19th Century fundamentalists and free thinkers, he did not advocate bhakti yoga, per se. Rather than instituting Kali pujas, the Vedanta Society he set up--while it does have some degree of devotional singing and other ceremony--is largely a presentation of philosophy, not worship.
By saying this, I'm not trying to argue with you, just present a broader picture because, all that said, there is a common belief that in these days when it is so hard for most people to sit down and concentrate, devotional practices may come more easily than a meditation practice--for most of us.
As to Ra's perspective, one aspect of it is that here there is no wholly unveiled knowing of Truth Absolute, but there is the capacity to "know the Creator" through silent meditation. This is very often promoted by Q'uo and Ra....for some reason.........?
