[Sri Ramakrishna] Celibacy

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I wish I had more time to pursue this disscussion on a more detailed basis.

As usual, the debate on celibacy is interesting and lively.

 

There are those who believe it necessary to attain God realization, and those

who do not believe it is necessary. This is as it should be.

 

We should, however, be careful in how we view anothers beliefs. We should

not invalidate someone's realization, or experience simply because it does

not jive with our own belief system. To make such statements as " ...only

through strict celibacy can one attain god realization... " sounds

dangerously close to that old troublesome statement of .... " my way is the

only way... " After all.... " with God all things are possible... "

 

Sue