Bhakti and Jnana Meet in the Heart
Both the path of devotion (Bhakti) and the path of self-inquiry (Jnana) converge at the same ultimate truth, leading to the realization of love, beauty, and true knowledge.
So all of you with me till this point? Turning towards God, emptying oneself, full of love, humility, gratitude for God. Then we come to that where the truth is found. This is where Bhakti and Jnana meet. You can come to this point by sincerely letting go of who you are and asking sincerely: Who am I? You will not reach some other station. I think devotion and love for God, you reach station A. In asking yourself who you are sincerely, you reach station B. It is not like that. You have to reach the same station. You will land on the same airport where truth, love, beauty, true knowledge, all that is fine.
Key Teachings
- Turning towards God involves emptying oneself, cultivating love, humility, and gratitude.
- The ultimate destination of both Bhakti (devotion) and Jnana (self-inquiry) is the same truth.
- Sincere devotion and sincere self-inquiry lead to the same realization of truth, love, and knowledge.
From: Whatever problem, Whatever situation we may have in our lives - Just be with God - 31st October 2025