Ram Dass Here And Now Ep. 153 – Devotional Tantra and the Divine Mother
Oct 31, 2019
This talk dives into devotional tantra, viewing the universe as the nurturing Divine Mother Kali. It emphasizes embracing life's challenges and transformation through community connections. The discussion highlights the balance of empathy and compassion during suffering, exploring mystical traditions and personal insights. Listeners are encouraged to confront uncomfortable truths for spiritual awakening, culminating in the merging of individual and universal energies. The importance of trust and acceptance in life’s journey is also a key theme.
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Experiences as "Stuff"
- Spiritual experiences, like those on drugs or through meditation, can offer glimpses of other planes.
- These experiences, while valuable for loosening attachments, are ultimately more "stuff" if one's goal is to transcend form.
Kali's Role
- Kali, the Divine Mother, consumes impurities if offered willingly.
- She ruthlessly destroys anything hindering union with God, but only if genuinely desired.
Embrace the Fire
- Embrace challenges instead of avoiding them.
- Stay in uncomfortable situations until they no longer hold power over you.