Guruji's teachings

Begin Your Practice Today: Guruji on Doing Something

A very short note from Guruji. Talk is fine, but practice is better, and you can start small today.

From the teachings of Sri Amritananda Natha Saraswati (Guruji). Post title: "Better to do something". Dated 26 April 2016. Posted on Guruji's blog by Vira Chandra. Originally published at amritananda-natha-saraswati.blogspot.com.

In short

Better to Do Something Do not only discussAsk what the practice is for Begin todayStart your journey to the Goddess Start feebly if you mustA small beginning still counts Add depth as you goPower grows along the way Begin your journey to the Goddess today.Guruji, on starting practice Kaula Devi Marga · from the teachings of Sri Amritananda Natha Saraswati

Guruji's words


Guruji: There is much to be said regarding spiritual practice – but the question is, to what purpose? It is better do something rather than just discuss endlessly.
So begin your journey to the Goddess today, no matter how feebly. You can add power and depth as you move along.

Guruji, "Better to do something", as posted on Guruji's blog by Vira Chandra on 26 April 2016. The text is kept as in the original. A photograph on the original post is not copied here.

How this shows up in Kaula practice

Many people wait until they feel ready, or read and talk about practice for years. Guruji's note says to start now, in whatever small way you can.

In Kaula practice a beginning can be very simple. Sit quietly for a few minutes, light a lamp, say a name of the Mother, or watch your breath. The deeper forms of worship can come later, as you grow.

Guruji attained mahasamadhi in October 2015. His words remain, and Guru Amma Annapurnamba guides the lineage today.

Common questions

Why does Guruji say to do something instead of discussing?

He says there is much to be said about spiritual practice, but the question is to what purpose. Talking without practice does not take you anywhere.

Is it okay to start with a weak practice?

Yes. Guruji says to begin your journey to the Goddess today, no matter how feebly.

How does practice grow deeper?

Guruji says you can add power and depth as you move along. The first step is simply to begin.

What is the journey to the Goddess?

In this note Guruji does not spell it out. In Kaula teaching it means coming to know the Divine Mother as your own inner life, and in all around you.

Read the original: Better to do something, on Guruji's blog.

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