Page 255 - Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 4

DIVINITY IS A PLAY DIVINE THE WAY
In our secular world now where we are not bound by any philosophy or religious strictures, when spiritual aspiration takes even an elementary shape we find ourselves in a uniquely different situation than all our ancestors and elders. We seem to have a choice from a wide variety of paths each competing with the other and putting up its claims as the best. But the point to note is living in a secular context with no rules or tradition or philosophical and spiritual commandments we are really confused with the enormous problem of having to choose the best for ourselves. Further those who have ventured in to the field either on persuasion or ̳let me try this‘ attitude for spiritual development seem to be more satisfied with the practical and direct experience of peace rather the really concerned with the basic spiritual doctrine that the method advocates and try to move towards the Source. This is the common experience with many aspirants being satisfied with peace and calm that is felt during meditation and really enjoy their complacency. That explains the presence of so many systems. Further adding to this complexity the
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