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08-03-2016, 03:23 AM
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Seeker
Join Date: Dec 2015
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the benfit of studying
I know as of late I have really been focused on reading spiritual texts from all corners such as hindu hermetic, physics, the book of urantria spells ect. My friend doesnt beleive there to be much point in reading but rather living and i feel that reading is essential to staying close to god and gaining truth and understanding. what are you opinions of spending time reading up on these things
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10-03-2016, 05:08 PM
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Guide
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Mid Atlantic USA
Posts: 658
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reading helps us grow
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13-03-2016, 03:30 AM
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Master
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,944
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you can study the map
but eventually you need to visit the place!
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21-03-2016, 05:19 PM
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Master
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,304
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Originally Posted by Soduh
I know as of late I have really been focused on reading spiritual texts from all corners such as hindu hermetic, physics, the book of urantria spells ect. My friend doesnt beleive there to be much point in reading but rather living and i feel that reading is essential to staying close to god and gaining truth and understanding. what are you opinions of spending time reading up on these things
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Your friend has a point. Spirituality has more to do with experiential understanding than intellectual understanding. Often a strong intellect goes together with a strong ego , which tends to block spiritual development.
You can find religious scholars who may be highly developed intellectually but very poor in the spiritual level.
On a positive side, reading scriptures, along with its contemplation and application increases equanimity of mind, and is a very good spiritual exercise in its own merit. Reading positive content, with its contemplation and application in life can bring enhanced quality to living as well. Reading without proper application is useless.
So you can find both positives and negatives to reading.
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When even one virtue becomes our nature, the mind becomes clean and tranquil. Then there is no need to practice meditation; we will automatically be meditating always. ~ Swami Satchidananda
Wholesome virtuous behavior progressively leads to the foremost.~ Buddha AN 10.1
If you do right, irrespective of what the other does, it will slow down the (turbulent) mind. ~ Rajini Menon
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24-03-2016, 09:12 PM
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Knower
Join Date: Jan 2015
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Originally Posted by Uma
you can study the map
but eventually you need to visit the place!
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Absolutely !
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25-03-2016, 08:47 AM
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Knower
Join Date: Jan 2016
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I find that reading spiritual texts from all different cultures can trigger the spiritual seed that is ready to grow inside you. In the end all these texts say the same thing, but for some reason one text triggers something while the other doesn't. Just make sure you don't just read and study to try to mentally understand what it all means. Like others are saying, you have to LIVE it.
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25-03-2016, 12:43 PM
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Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 14,332
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Reading helps me grow. I read and learn. My thoughts broaden and I am able to encompass more spiritual reality. Now applying what I have learned is a whole different ball of wax. That takes time and effort.
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20-04-2016, 10:03 PM
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Master
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 6,413
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Originally Posted by Uma
you can study the map
but eventually you need to visit the place!
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on the other hand I never got much out of the place until I had a map to guide me |
18-10-2016, 03:42 PM
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Guide
Join Date: Sep 2016
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I think all people are different and if you find reading satisfying, you should continue to read. Do not pay attention at those who are not interested in things that amaze you. Just find new friends and you will see how many people are doing what you do!
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18-10-2016, 04:02 PM
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Master
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,675
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Certainly, reading texts and teachings - if they are of the Light - from multiple sources and religions is beneficial to spiritual development and understanding.
It gives one a broader outlook on life and a greater understanding of other peoples and their points of view. Also it serves to remind us of our shared humanity.
And most importantly, wisdom, often great wisdom, even life-changing wisdom!, is to be found in many places. (Often the most unexpected places.)
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All this talk of religion, but it's how you live your life that is the all-important thing.
If you set out each day to do all the goodness and kindness that you can, and to do no harm to man or beast, then you are walking the highest path.
And when your time is up, if you can leave the earth a better place than you found it, then yours will have been a life well lived.
http://holy-lance.blogspot.com
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