Worshipping the Lord Within

Harih Om Tat Sat. Devotion and devotional practices are very common in our land. But devotees, in general, do not seek to know what is the true nature of devotion and where should true devotion lead them. The reason is that the object of devotion, namely the Lord, remains invisible as well as infinitely distant. Although God is held as Omnipresent, everyone habitually raises the hands up helplessly, implying that God is unreachable, inaccessible, with the result that devotional practices remain unilateral and unfructifying.

Yet, there is one satisfaction. They are doing something in the name of God, the one whom they rely upon. Whether their practices reach Him and whether He is pleased with their worship, is something that none cares to examine and evaluate.

Our sastras are quite specific in discussing what devotion is, what its object should be, who is a real devotee and what true devotion intends to bring about. But, out of ignorance and more importantly, due to lack of exposure, devotees do not evince sufficient interest in such questions and enquiries. Sadly, they are not inclined to hear about the subject, even when explained. Delusion and reluctance overtake their minds. The sooner this plight is redressed, the better for devotees in particular, and for the society in general.

Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha, a knower of Supreme Truth, has guided numerous seekers to the invaluable goal of Self-realization, transforming their life into one of joy and contentment.

Swamiji's interpretation of Bhagavad gita, Sreemad Bhagavatam, Upanishads and other spiritual texts, coming from his experiential depth and mastery of Self-Realization, inspires seekers with the liberating touch of transcendental knowledge.

Receiving diksha (spiritual initiation) from Baba Gangadhara Paramahamsa of Dakshinkhanda, West Bengal, Swamiji embraced Sannyasa at the age of 23. Dedicating his life for the welfare of mankind, he has been relentlessly disseminating spiritual wisdom of Vedanta for over 50 years, with rare clarity, practicality and openness, to seekers all over the world.

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