Comments for Universalist Radha-Krishnaism

Comment on Raindrops by Steve Bohlert

Steve Bohlert — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 22:09:28 +0000

I just reread this because I noticed others were reading it and I forgot what it was. It is very inspiring and appropriate for me now. Thanks Zvonimir. Aloha.

Comment on The Way of Passion by Robert Lawrence

Robert Lawrence — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 19:22:06 +0000

Steve

I find these blog post every educational and inspiring.

Thanks for posting them

Robert

Comment on A Guide to Universalist Radha-Krishnaism by Steve Bohlert

Steve Bohlert — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 05:20:34 +0000

Aloha Robert. I’m not so sure natural devotion has such a steep learning curve as much as you and others exposed to IGM teachings have a steep unlearning curve. I led a bookstudy with a couple of women who had no prior exposure to Radha-Krishna devotion. They had no trouble grasping and applying it. I’m sure that for someone like you Universalist Radha-Krishnaism is a shock to your faith system based on acquired concrete beliefs. It turns many IGM teachings on their heads.

I don’t know what kind of mental accomodation you want to make for this new spiritual paradigm that I present, but I think a clean break with the old is best. It’s up to individuals to determine how to do this–gradually or just do it. Keep what seems true and really works for you on a deep level rather than what you’ve been told you should do and think. Try getting in touch with that young guy I met in L.A. who liked drugs and women and was attracted to Radha-Krishna but didn’t know all the brahminical stuff, which really has no place in a Western context.

There’s nothing wrong with formal worship per se, but unless it comes from natural devotion, it isn’t the mood of Braj because they they don’t know Radha-Krishna are God-dess. Don’t be in a rush to develop your spiritual identity. Let it develop naturally. It should be an enjoyable process of unfolding, not a struggle. Follow your bliss.

I accept a linear view of time beginning with the big bang and an expanding spacetime continuum rather than the cyclic Vedic view, which is fatalistic. It seems like you are making good progress. Pictures, music, imagination, and reading are good meditation tools. I use them also. Of course, it may take several readings to really get what I’m saying–especially when it’s so different from what you’re used to hearing. Best wishes. Keep it up.

Comment on A Guide to Universalist Radha-Krishnaism by Robert Lawrence

Robert Lawrence — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 20:54:02 +0000

Steve, this Raganuga bhakti Sadhana you have presented seems to have a steep learning curve. I Really like the formality (within reason) when offering food to my Jaganatha Deities in the evening. When i am greeting them I also greet the 8 Primary Sakhis. Lalita kai jai, Chanpakalata kai jai, Visakha devi kai jai,etc. I read above where Spirits says: “I like to chant the names of the sakhis and manjaris who i want to serve under.” I still do not know who I wish to serve under. I feel I am still becoming acclimatized to this different paradigm.

You say Steve, that the Vedic concept of “cyclic time” is not necessarily true.Now that is a major paradigm shift. Does this mean time is linear? Or maybe something other than cyclic or linear?

I have pretty much burned out my nervous system through years of recreational drug use so it is difficult for me to meditate. I meditate by contemplating the beautiful pictures of Radha-Krsna, become absorbed in their devotional music and use my imagination. And of course read, read, and read. I am currently re reading the Practitioners handbook(third time)it is starting to become more familiar to me. I am reading the section called Braj Meditation(Long) “Midday pastimes.” Very beautiful, and quite HOT!! in fact. Thank you so much Steve for all the effort you put forth in writing the book. I know writing can often be very hard work.

Thanks
Robert Lawrence

Comment on An Authentic Life by Steve Bohlert

Steve Bohlert — Sat, 19 May 2012 05:09:37 +0000

I finished writing the book. It’s now being prepared for release as an ebook.

Comment on Spiritual but Not Religious by Steve Bohlert

Steve Bohlert — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:56:19 +0000

I use Lalita Prasad Thakur as my model. He sat at home doing his practices in a remote place. He graciously received people and made many disciples who he sent home to live their lives. Wanting to associate with other practitioners is natural and can come together that way–through natural attraction.

Comment on Spiritual but Not Religious by Spirits

Spirits — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:02:53 +0000

I think it is an excellent idea to keep it spiritual without the baggage of a religious society, where one has to think like this,follow these rules and high class or low class etc.
I do beleive that if people want to meet together and form small groups to discuss there practices and to see from diffrent angle how people are doing there practices, that may be good for encouragement and entusiasm.

Comment on A Guide to Universalist Radha-Krishnaism by Steve Bohlert

Steve Bohlert — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:59:07 +0000

I’m glad you find it helpful. It sounds like you’re making good progress. Keep it up. Radhe!

Comment on Radha-Krishna and Friends Personal Information by Spirits

Spirits — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:18:33 +0000

Thanks agian,
I am glad i am not the only one who wanted to go to spiritual braja after death instead of incarnate with Rai and Kanu,{not that i think its a bad thing either } either way im trying to perfect my spiritualisation.

Comment on A Guide to Universalist Radha-Krishnaism by Spirits

Spirits — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 17:56:07 +0000

Great book Steve,

It has really helped me alot, it has made me cry over and over to feel how close i am to Rai and Kanu, without sectarianism.
I have been memorizing the lilas and situations along with the moods.And also reading the meditation gutikas but with an updated view point. I like to chant the names of the sakhis and manjaris who i want to serve under.
After i got more proficient in memorisation i want to add my own lilas to correlate the 8 fold lilas.
I also have a personal question but will pm you via facebook.

this is a excellent manual and has helped so much.

thanks a million.