Spiritual Experiences

Spirituality is a science in which knowledge is attained through spiritual practice and the spiritual experiences (anubhutis) resulting thereof. An experience beyond the five senses, mind and intellect is known as a spiritual experience.

Spiritual practice develops acceptance of previously disliked career

A seeker recently related an obstacle and subsequent realization. She is a model and has disliked her line of work from the very beginning of her career. However, she has continued in the profession, as it pays well. This had made her quite negative and judgmental towards people in her line of business, making her quite uneasy on the job. Recently, since she started chanting* and attending satsangs, she noticed a change in her attitude. Now, she is calm and pleasant at work and is not resentful towards co-workers and people in her field any longer. She says that she also does not get so nervous now and sleeps better than she ever did.

- A Seeker.

[When one commences spiritual practice, for example, chanting* the Lord’s Name, our subconscious impressions get reduced, including personality flaws such as negative thinking, being judgemental, etc., thus enabling divine qualities to develop. For a more detailed explanation, refer to this Issue 290, Clarification of Doubts section.

-Editor.]

*If one is not currently doing any spiritual practice, or to complement one's current spiritual practice, one can begin with the simple, but powerful spiritual practice of chanting or constantly remembering God's Name according to one's religion. Chanting also acts as a useful complement to any spiritual path one may be already following. It is a practice recommended for the current times by Holy texts and Saints of all religions.

Seekers in the initial stages of spiritual practice (less than one year) can repeat The Name of the Lord as per their religion (refer to Issue 3 Clarification of Doubts section for details).
Seekers who have been doing regular spiritual practice for over a year or so can determine the appropriate chant for them from the experiment given in Issue 124, Message to Seekers section.