The Self is not attained through eloquent teaching, not through sharp intellect, not through much scriptural learning. The one whom this Self chooses—by that one alone is it reached. To that person, the Self reveals its own nature.
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- Hindu
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- Mundaka Upanishad
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- Mundaka Upanishad
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- MuU.3.2.3
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- GraceSelf-RealisationDivine Grace
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Bhakti is the path to salvation. Souls achieve salvation through God's grace.
All that brings happiness in life is achieved through the grace of the company of saints. The more we attend congregations, the more our life becomes enriched with saintly qualities. Our heart begins to absorb love and humility, which are the sources of all kinds of happiness.
The Father draws the Son, who helps us with His grace, stimulating our free will to turn away from sin and hate it, which has separated us from God and the unchanging goodness of the Godhead.
God, show me the path to the one who receives your blessings. God replied, Go to Rome, you will find him in a certain monastery.