Well I'm no philosopher or great scholar...but I feel that Bhakti marga is the best way to realize God and when you ask about "how does one feel the presence of God" I say that: God is within us. He is situated within our heart. The feeling which we get "we cannot see or feel" is love. What I mean is spiritual love. You feel intimacy about God. This love is not bounded to a particular entity. It must be universal and effusing. Above all it must not be driven by greed for material possessions or for exacting favour from God. God gives for He is the provider but when you love him unconditionally without expecting anything or for exacting any favours he looks upon you as a mother to a child. You can worship any form of God, love him unconditionally and pray for him to be with you and he will be with you...you may not see him but you can feel his presence in your heart. For eg: When you help a needy, poor person from the bottom of your heart the satisfaction you get...that feeling can be likened to God as He is present in our soul. Well I hope I wasn't too confusing...since I'm just a beginner...
