A Group Statement of Purpose

[Guest guest]

Namaste, OmPrem ...

 

Thank you for your comments on the "statement of purpose." I really

can't disagree with anything you say about siddhis. It's good

information that all would do well to heed.

 

My only disagreement would be with your characterization of my

position on Shaktism, and your perception that I am touting it

as "best." I do not believe that this is true.

 

For example, you ask, "is not the statement that shaktas get siddhis

easier and faster an expression of ego?" But the context of my

statement was in speaking of "mistaken beliefs" about Shaktism and

what it is "supposed to" yield in this popular understanding.

 

You add that, "Most people like to think that their spiritual path

is the best, the most efficacious." This is unfortunately true; but

it runs rather against the grain of Shakta belief systems. It is a

minority religion, even within Hinduism, and most who to

it are keenly aware of that. Most know that the path is not

especially attractive to or suitable for the vast majority of

people; raw statistics bear that out. But here at least, Shaktism,

in its various forms, is the primary focus.

 

You correctly observe that, "All that can be said is that Shaktism

is the best system for some people because of their karma. For

others, other spirtual paths will be most efficacious for them."

 

We agree, and we have tried to send this message very clearly on the

Group's front page: Out purpose is to "make information available.

Let people take it or leave it, think it is true or false." We tell

visitors, "Come here if you like. Don't come if you don't like. Only

try to see for yourself. Don't blindly accept what others say."

 

I am certain that my phrasing in the statement caused this

misunderstanding, and I apologize for my carelessness. I also thank

you for your time and interest in noting these confusing passages,

and allowing me an opportunity to clarify my meaning. It is nice to

see you back.

 

Aum Maatangyai Namamhe

[Guest guest]

Om Devi Bhakta

 

In your response to my post you point out,

 

"My only disagreement would be with your characterization of my

position on Shaktism, and your perception that I am touting it as

"best." I do not believe that this is true.

 

"For example, you ask, "is not the statement that shaktas get

siddhis easier and faster an expression of ego?" But the context

of my statement was in speaking of "mistaken beliefs" about

Shaktism and what it is "supposed to" yield in this popular

understanding.

 

"You add that, "Most people like to think that their spiritual path

is the best, the most efficacious." This is unfortunately true; but

it runs rather against the grain of Shakta belief systems. It is a

minority religion, even within Hinduism, and most who

to it are keenly aware of that. Most know that the path

is not especially attractive to or suitable for the vast majority of

people; raw statistics bear that out. But here at least, Shaktism,

in its various forms, is the primary focus."

 

Thank you for clearing up my misconstruction of parts of your

post. It is, as always, instructive to exchange views with you.

 

Om Aim Hrim Klim Chamundaye Viche Namah

 

Omprem