Spiritual practice - Basic Principle 5

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5th Basic Principle of spiritual practice

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Importance of these principles


The 5th of six Basic Principles of spiritual practice

Relevant to the times that we live in


What does it mean? – According to the times

Satyayuga Tretayuga Dwaaparyuga Kaliyuga

Time


What does it mean? – According to the times

Satyayuga Tretayuga Dwaaparyuga Kaliyuga

Time

Different spiritual practice recommended according to the average spiritual capacity which results in rapid spiritual progress


There is a time for everything


There is a time for everything

If the right thing happens at the wrong time then the desired result is not achieved.


Analogy of planting seeds in summer

Suppose we were to sow seeds in the dry season instead of the rainy season, they would not take root.


Events in life happen as per their time

Approx 30 years

A child has to grow up to be an adult before it can consider marriage


Practice as per era

• With every era of the Universe depending on the spiritual maturity of society specific spiritual practice or Paths to God are recommended


Practice as per era

• With every era of the Universe depending on the spiritual maturity of society specific spiritual practice or Paths to God are recommended

• Please refer to the tutorial on the 4th basic principle which explains what is spiritual level or spiritual maturity


Spiritual practice according to the era

Mode spiritual level in each era

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Recommended Path to GodPath of Knowledge




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Recommended Path to GodPath of Ritualistic Worship




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Recommended Path to GodPath of Chanting the Name of God


In summary

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Do reflect on whether your spiritual practice follows the fifth basic principle.

• For any of you not doing any regular spiritual practice presently, but desirous of starting your spiritual journey – you can do so by chanting the Name of God according to the religion of your birth. • For those doing any other spiritual practice, complementing it with chanting the Name of God is a great way to make your practice continuous throughout the day.