Question for Non-Dualist

[DanielR]

So that the OP is not derailed, I ask again.

On the other hand, please answer why should one worship another? Why should one worship 'anya'? When does one worship another? When does one worship one's boss? ........

I'm actually curious to know what you think :lol:

 

[atanu]

I'm actually curious to know what you think :lol:

Yes, we should discuss this.

We can love or worship the Boss out of fear. We can love wife to fulfil our physical and emotional needs. We can respect a revered teacher for knowledge etc. But in all cases, this worship/Love/respect is based on some need within. One needs to fill a perceived lack of something in oneself and seek that in /from some other. I know there will be protests but if one is honest one will agree. Shri Krishna calls worship of 'anya devata' (a second God) as inferior.

However, when I know that my Heart and Daniel's Heart and all else's Hearts are not two, the whole scenario changes. It is pure love then. Even for an enemy, empathy and compassion will not be missing. In this case, the devotion, respect, worship, or love is not based on any perception of a lack. Shri Krishna declares Himself as the Atman-the Heart of all, and then suggests devotion to Him.

 

[Sees]

Yes, we should discuss this.

We can love or worship the Boss out of fear. We can love wife to fulfil our physical and emotional needs. We can respect a revered teacher for knowledge etc. But in all cases, this worship/Love/respect is based on some need within. One needs to fill a perceived lack of something in oneself and seek that in /from some other. I know there will be protests but if one is honest one will agree. Shri Krishna calls worship of 'anya devata' (a second God) as inferior.

However, when I know that my Heart and Daniel's Heart and all else's Hearts are not two, the whole scenario changes. It is pure love then. Even for an enemy, empathy and compassion will not be missing. In this case, the devotion, respect, worship, or love is not based on any perception of a lack. Shri Krishna declares Himself as the Atman-the Heart of all, and then suggests devotion to Him.

Self love is the only pure love?

 

[Poeticus]

Yes, we should discuss this.

We can love or worship the Boss out of fear. We can love wife to fulfil our physical and emotional needs. We can respect a revered teacher for knowledge etc. But in all cases, this worship/Love/respect is based on some need within. One needs to fill a perceived lack of something in oneself and seek that in /from some other. I know there will be protests but if one is honest one will agree. Shri Krishna calls worship of 'anya devata' (a second God) as inferior.

However, when I know that my Heart and Daniel's Heart and all else's Hearts are not two, the whole scenario changes. It is pure love then. Even for an enemy, empathy and compassion will not be missing. In this case, the devotion, respect, worship, or love is not based on any perception of a lack. Shri Krishna declares Himself as the Atman-the Heart of all, and then suggests devotion to Him.

As a śākalya śākhin of the
śrī ṛgveda, I disagree...​

...due to various pramāṇa-s and anuvāda-s.​

 

[atanu]

Self love is the only pure love?

All love is self love.

 

[atanu]

As a śākalya śākhin of the
śrī ṛgveda, I disagree...​

...due to various pramāṇa-s and anuvāda-s.​

Yes, and I respect that. We are fortunate to have you amongst us. I request you to kindly enlighten us about the deities that your school sacrifices to or worships to. Please also explain what is sAkalya sAkhin.

 

[Makaranda]

All love is self love.

For the sake of the Self all is loved

 

[atanu]

As a śākalya śākhin of the
śrī ṛgveda, I disagree...​

...due to various pramāṇa-s and anuvāda-s.​

Yes, and I respect that. We are fortunate to have you amongst us. I request you to kindly enlighten us about the deities that your school sacrifices to or worships to. Please also explain what is sAkalya sAkhin.

Waiting.

 

[Poeticus]

Waiting.

Please kindly wait longer. For it
is the will of the śrī devāḥ ! ​