"A Muslim should perform his namaz worship five times daily. Several times a day, a Hindu should sit in meditation. A Christian should go down on his knees several times daily, praying to God and then reading the Bible," the master Lahiri Mahasaya, an Indian Yogi, pointed out. He wisely guided his followers into different paths according to each person’s natural tendencies.
Like each of us, no matter what creed we were raised into and what our core beliefs are, we should keep practicing what appeals to us. Do what suits our character, temperament, tendencies, and inclinations.
If you are a person of action, act. If you are a person of deep contemplation and reflection, sit in silence. If you like attending temples and churches, go worship. If you like studying science and the mysteries of life, research and reason. If you like to gain mastery over your thoughts and emotions, develop the latent powers of the mind. If you like being of service, go volunteer and help others. If you love connecting with friends and family, find ways to do so.
“The Yogis teach that the particular path best adapted to the requirements of the temperament and tastes—that is, to the desires— of each individual soul, is the one for them to follow.”
Do whatever lights you up at this stage in your development. Whatever makes sense to you. Life will teach you lessons regardless of your path. Stop doing what doesn’t work for you. Don’t do things just because other people do them. Or just because they tell you to do them. And, whatever you do or believe, don't criticize the ones who do things differently.
Choose your own path. But don’t become one-sided. Open yourself to other perspectives. Try different things. Learn a little bit here and little bit there. And you’ll extract the most out of life.
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