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19 PATH OF DEVOTION
BACKGROUND The general aim of any aspirant (Sadhaka) would be to raise his self (Atma) up to the status of selt realization, through self improvement. There are three paths mainly laid down to attain to this aim. These are the paths of : (1) Knowledge (Jnan), (2) Devotion (Bhakti), and (3) practice of Yoga.
Looking from the absolute point of view, all the three paths are just one. Yet the great saints have defined the different paths of spiritual progress because the aspirants have variegated personalities. This unique personality may be due to the individual's &&&&& &&&ΜΑΚ Α
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