Wisdom of the Sages 1692: The Next Step in Bhakti: Finding Your Teacher / Q&A Vol. 289
Nov 5, 2025
Stacey, a dedicated pilgrim and Bhakti practitioner, shares her transformative journey from kundalini and asana practices to a deeper understanding of devotion. The hosts, Raghunath and Kaustubha, delve into the importance of finding a teacher and engaging with community in Bhakti. They discuss harmonizing one’s Catholic background with Bhakti, and the concept of yukta-vairāgya—using personal resources for divine service. Stacey's path prompts vibrant conversations on devotion, personal growth, and the richness of shared spiritual traditions.
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Formalize Your Bhakti Through A Teacher
- Do formalize your commitment by seeking a teacher and receiving personalized instruction (guru, diksha, shiksha).
- Treat initiation as a practical step to anchor daily practices and devotional focus.
Turn Reading Into Structured Study
- Do solidify lessons by studying with structured programs rather than only reading books.
- Join formal courses or study groups (e.g., Sage Academy, Gita Collective) for consistent practice.
Pilgrim's Water Bottle Hit A Shiva Deity
- A pilgrim accidentally dropped a water bottle that hit a self-manifested Shiva lingam during darshan.
- Hosts treated it lightly, saying Lord Shiva is easily pleased and the pilgrim remained protected under Krishna's shelter.
