2 - Stepping into Spiritual Life | Swami Tattwamayananda
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Verses: 16, 17, 19-30, 34, 35 - The qualifications and disciplines for spiritual seekers are: `sadhana-chatushtaya’ (साधनचतुष्टप) (four) & `shravana’ (श्रवण), `manana’ (मनन), and `nididhyasana’ (निदिध्यासन) (three). -The importance of a strong desire for spiritual liberation (`mumukshutvam’ (मुमुक्षुत्वम्)) -The importance of dispassion and renunciation (`vairagya’ (वैराग्य )) and an intense desire for enlightenment and spiritual liberation. -Definitions of Bhakti -The ideal Guru and the ideal disciple -How can we develop a pure and refined intellect? -The importance of developing the spiritual sensitivity to accept what is good for us and reject what is not good. -The importance of developing a divine discontentment.
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