" But a true omni god would not require *any* of that, the way I look at it. It knows everything, understands everything, so there is no need whatsoever. A true onmi-god does not have an ego that needs to be stroked by its own creations (which is the most hilarious concept I can think of) "
The question is : How do you know all that you say about this " omni god ?" Clearly, you are thinking, surmising. The whole point is that the omni god may not require, have no need, does not have ... but YOU have an ego, and hence have the need and would require to " praise " God ( along lines that Lee explains of Sikhi ). The idea is to fill oneself with the thought of God the Creator, to the extent of subsuming oneself in IT. To use Sri Aurobindo's expression, you prepare your within and invite God to take YOU over. The whole idea however clashes with what we are used to having of ourself. So, actually, it is suggested that one take to the path only under a guide or advisor. Perhaps, hence the need of Sadh Sangat ( holy men ). An unguided attempt may actually harm the novice, or may at best lead him into the wilderness of fruitlessness. Just shared what I know. On Aug 1, 1:44 am, BB47 <[email protected]> wrote: > On Jul 31, 11:53 am, Slip Disc <[email protected]> wrote: > > > I believe it to be a human trait to honor those before us and those > > who brought us into the world, such as parental figures and > > grandparents. > > OK, I can see that, but mine didn't expect "praise" they only > required respect. Not the bow down kind, just the "quit being a > smartass" kind (which didn't exactly "take" did it) and perhaps > "thanks" which I certainly can understand. But a true omni god would > not require *any* of that, the way I look at it. It knows > everything, understands everything, so there is no need whatsoever. > A true onmi-god does not have an ego that needs to be stroked by its > own creations (which is the most hilarious concept I can think of) > > >I just don't get all the fear mongering based on belief > > > and disbelief, being saved and the threat of destruction and torture > > in the abyss of some hell. > > That part seems like a "control" thing to me, but that is just the > way I interpret it. > > > > > > > On Jul 31, 12:52 pm, BB47 <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > On Jul 31, 9:37 am, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > > > wrote: > > > > > Yeah exactly, I see prayer as no more than singing the praises of the > > > > creator, that and only that. > > > > I don't understand why the creator needs praise- Hide quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups ""Minds Eye"" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Minds-Eye?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
