Bhakti & Emotions associated with it

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Namaste Anil,

 

1. Sometimes, depending on the individual it can result in the

overflow of emotions but in a good way while in the puja room as

he/she 'is in the presence of God/dess', and 'in communion with

God/dess'.

 

2. Not so much timidness but others, yes.

 

3. No it doesn't make a bhakta an emotional person outside the puja

room. In today's world, its essential to be practical and logical

when having to work, etc. Most bhaktas are house-holders with

responsibility towards family, relatives and community (friends,

etc). When engaging in work or business dealings, sometimes there is

no other way to survive but to use crafty methods to get things done

but its important to make sure these do not hurt anyone's livelihood.

 

4. If the bhakta is able to avoid the company of devious people, so

much the better. If not, then try to distance yourself slowly and

gradually so they don't realize it. With the passage of time, they

will forget you.

 

5. No it does not make the bhakta renounce people and close to him

and only feel devoted to God. As mentioned before, most bhaktas are

house-holders who have obligations to their families and must do

their duty in this regard.

 

Its not possible to fully renounce unless one goes and lives in

remote jungles or other locations for example in the Himalayas and

renounce 'samsara' altogether. This is what some 'wandering

mendicants do - they leave their families in pursuit of the ultimate

spiritual life. From time to time, they return to their families,

then leave again. While away, they concentrate on prayers,

meditation, rituals, etc. etc.

 

Yes, it will be great to hear from other friends regarding this

topic. Looking forward to it, thanks.

 

Aum Aum

 

 

 

, Anil Kumar

<yogi75ank wrote:

>

> Dear Narasimhaye,

> Namaste,

>

> I would like to ask a few questions regarding true

> Bhakti or rather the feelings associated with it.

>

> 1) Does sincere Bhakti result in an overflow of

> emotions?

> 2) Especially the emotions of

> Love,Compassion,Mercy,Kindness and also Timidness?

> 3) Does it make the Bhakta an emotional person

> considering that in todays world/yuga it is very

> difficult to lead a pious & straight forward life

> as all of us face situations everyday where we

> have to try out twisted or rather non straight

> forward means to get things done,which the Bhakta

> might find difficult to associate with?

> 4) As a part of spiritual development does it make

> the person try to avoid company of

> selfless,mean, conniving & greedy people around

> him?

> 5) Does it make the Bhakta renounce people / things

> which are close to him and only feel devoted to

> God?

>

> Would appreciate feedback from yourself and other

> esteemed members in our group.

>

> Aum Namah Shivaya

>