Leading from the inside: self-transformation in Indian spirituality

Description

The Eastern and Western spiritual traditions converge on a number of cardinal points even if they appear to be different on others. Western spiritual traditions are often based on visible outer transformation where service to humanity is seen as the best way of gaining proximity to Divine Grace. Eastern spiritual traditions, on the other hand, often emphasize invisible inner transformation, something that becomes visible over a period of time. These traditions highlight the importance of Divine Grace as a precondition of performing service to humanity. In this way, the performance of service is sanctified by a Higher Power, the One without an equal, and service is offered to that Superior Intelligence as an act of surrender.

Publication Date

1-4-2014

DOI

10.1057/9781137425829

ISBN

978-1137425829; 978-1349490639

Publisher

Palgrave Macmillan

Keywords

Spiritual Practice, Deep Sleep, Spiritual Tradition, Dreamless Sleep, Supreme Truth

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https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137425829

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