Friends, There Are Many Paths to Spirituality

The journey into spirituality offers many paths, such as Tantra, rituals, prayers, yoga, and more. These are the most well-known methods today, though there are longer and more arduous routes that guarantee arrival at the ultimate destination.

Among these, the simplest and often forgotten path is the path of love. Believe it or not, spirituality revolves around the axis of love. Regardless of where you begin your spiritual journey, it culminates in the embrace of divine love.

Whether you start with meditation, Kundalini awakening, physical yoga, or a disciplined lifestyle, all roads lead to the experience of profound love. At the pinnacle of these practices, the end becomes the beginning—a new dimension unfolds, dissolving into infinity. This divine love is boundless, its beginning traceable but its end unreachable, for the divine itself is infinite. True love, as exemplified by Meera’s devotion, transcends worldly attachments and expectations.

The so-called “love” prevalent today is merely a shadow of the real thing—a transactional exchange cloaked in the guise of affection. “I did this, so they should do that.” “If they don’t, why should I?” This is trade, not love. True love is about giving, unconditionally. The moment you expect something in return, love ceases to exist.

The Illusion of Intellect in Spirituality

Today, we have elevated intellect as the ultimate guide, weighing every action on the scales of logic. But intellect, while valuable, is not the be-all and end-all of spirituality. Relying solely on intellect keeps us wandering, unable to grasp what lies beyond logic, beyond the physical world, and beyond science. That something is the divine, and the simplest way to connect with it is through love.

Love requires neither intellect nor the mind; it is a journey of the soul. Yet, we often abandon this simplest path, choosing instead the more complex ones.

The Role of Precautions on the Path of Love

Consider when you are ill and consult a doctor. The doctor prescribes medicine and advises precautions—what to eat, what to avoid, and how to care for yourself. These precautions ensure quicker recovery. Without them, the medicine takes longer to work. For severe ailments, precautions are non-negotiable.

Similarly, on the spiritual path, the guidance of a guru and the observance of certain disciplines can expedite the journey. However, the absence of such precautions does not make divine love unattainable—it merely delays its realization. Reaching the path of love does not mean you’ve fully embraced it; it is only a glimpse of the divine. The ultimate destination lies far ahead.

The Source of Love Within

The desire for divine knowledge, power, and vision draws seekers to spirituality. Some seek peace or liberation, but only a rare few reach the goal. Most become entangled in the initial steps—observing disciplines and kindling the spark of love.

Just as water drawn from a well flows from a hidden source beneath the earth, the fountain of love resides within us. We search for it externally, expecting it from others, and wander unfulfilled. True satisfaction comes only from the wellspring of love within ourselves. Once we tap into this inner source, we overflow with love, sharing it freely with others without expectation.

This inexhaustible reservoir of love was the hallmark of enlightened beings like Rama, Krishna, Buddha, Jesus, and Nanak. Their love knew no bounds, and so does yours—it simply requires the inner excavation to uncover it.

The Mystery of the Infinite

Have you ever wondered why the divine and love are infinite? It is because of the restless nature of the mind. Our mind cannot linger on any single thought, event, or object for long. The moment we grow accustomed to something, the mind moves on.

This restlessness arises from the mind’s attraction to mystery. The divine is infinite because it understood that if it were finite, we would eventually abandon it in search of something else. This is why no one has ever reached the edge of divinity—it has no boundary. Similarly, true love, when it arises from within, is boundless and not confined to any single person or relationship.

When love is internal and infinite, it does not fade. Love that fades was never true love—it was a finite attachment. The moment you find the “other side” of such love, it ceases to be love at all.

The Role of Mystery in Love and Life

A popular saying suggests that one should be “an open book.” Yet, in real life, such openness often leads to disinterest. Once a book is fully read, it loses its allure. Stories or novels that leave questions unanswered, with an open ending, remain captivating forever.

The same holds true for life and relationships. When you reveal everything about yourself, you lose the element of mystery. Without mystery, love fades. Without mystery, the divine loses its pull. The earth, nature, the cosmos, and the entire creation are steeped in mystery, drawing us toward them. If all mysteries were unveiled, the restless mind would seek elsewhere.

Conclusion: Embracing the Path of Love

The turmoil and dissatisfaction around us stem from this lack of understanding. People lament, “Love is not the same as it used to be.” Betrayal by partners, friends, and even family has become common, but the root cause lies deeper. What we call “love” today is not love at all—it is a finite exchange bound to disappoint.

True love is infinite; it has no end. If love fades, it was never true to begin with. The infinite, like the divine, remains mysterious and inexhaustible. To experience it, we must look within, not without.

The divine and its love are boundless because they are mysteries that cannot be fully grasped. The moment all is revealed, the restless mind will move on. It is this endless allure that keeps us seeking, growing, and ultimately connecting with the infinite.

Let us embark on this journey of inner discovery, uncovering the boundless love within ourselves and sharing it selflessly with the world.