Prapatti (surrender to Lord) and other spiritual disciplines

[Devidasa 0]

Dear Friends,

 

I have wished to be considered a devotee of Lord Hari for some years, but I am also interested in tantra, laya yoga, mantra vijnana etc. In brief, is it considered offensive to study and practice various things, such as Shri Vidya, after one has taken shelter of the feet of the Lord through samashrayam, as long as the Lord is considered one's ultimate refurge for salvation?

 

I look forward to your views. Please accept my respects.

[vivak_s 0]

When one has surrendered to the Lord, it is almost certain that the person would not be interested in Tantra. Surrender to the Lord means that a person has won over his materialistic desires and has realised his ultimate desire - to be in the company of Lord. For appeasing him, he surrenders to him. Using or practicing Tantra would not benefit him but might cause hinderance in achieving his objectives.

 

With kind regards,

 

Vivek