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Originally Posted by zinnat
Contrary to the general people, my journey has been upside down. Generally people read about things first then get involved in person but in my case i experienced things first then read about those.
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My journey has been similarly "upside down". My primary teacher was a Hindu mahamandeleshwara who directed me to PRACTICE and hence I too experienced things first before reading about them. It was very frustrating at first but, in retrospect, it was the best way for me personally.
I relate well to what you are writing.
P.S. Interestingly enough, like yourself, my Hindu teacher was a devotee of Durga (and Shiva as well) and my first mantras were related to Durga (and Shiva). When there were difficult periods (due primarily to problems related to my ego), I would spend time with the Mulsim Sufi Pir Vilayat Khan and chant "la ilaha Illallah". Aspects of our paths in the formative stages are very similar. I am looking forward to hearing more.
With love,
Maarkandeya