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Shiva Teachings On Devotion

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Teachings Of Devotion On Shiva 

Supreme devotion is the same as supreme knowledge and is easier to practice.

Devotion has the power to attract me as nothing else can.

One who is engrossed in devotion enjoys perpetual bliss.


In this Age of Kali (Iron age or Kali Yuga), there is no path so easy and pleasing to me (Shiva) as the path of devotion.

In this decadent age, spiritual knowledge and detachment have become misused and neglected. People who can grasp them are rare. But devotion can give the benefits of spiritual knowledge and detachment and is most pleasing to Shiva.

All gods are subservient to those who are devoted to them (gods).

Explanation:

In this Age of Kali (Iron Age or Kali Yuga), there is no path so easy and pleasing to me (Shiva) as the path of devotion.

In this decadent age, spiritual knowledge and detachment have become misused and neglected. People who can grasp these profound truths are rare. The complexities of spiritual knowledge and the rigorous discipline required for detachment are often beyond the reach of most individuals in this era, as materialism and moral decline overshadow the quest for higher truths.

However, devotion (bhakti) shines as a beacon of hope in these turbulent times. Unlike the paths of knowledge (jnana) and renunciation (vairagya), which require intense discipline and intellectual rigor, devotion is accessible to everyone. It transcends social, intellectual, and economic barriers, inviting all who have a sincere heart to partake in its blessings.

Devotion encompasses love, surrender, and unwavering faith in the divine. It is a heartfelt connection with Shiva that does not demand scholarly understanding or ascetic practices. Through simple acts of love and service, chanting, and remembering the divine, one can attain the same, if not greater, spiritual heights that are promised by the paths of knowledge and detachment.

In this age, where the distractions of the world and the pulls of the senses are at their peak, devotion offers a sanctuary. It provides a direct and joyous route to divine communion, making the lofty goals of spiritual enlightenment and inner peace attainable. Thus, for those seeking liberation and divine grace, the path of devotion remains the most accessible, effective, and pleasing to Shiva.