Comments on: Music and spirituality http://www.swadharma.org/2009/05/08/music-and-spirituality/ The voice of Dharma Thu, 16 Dec 2010 23:48:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Priya http://www.swadharma.org/2009/05/08/music-and-spirituality/comment-page-1/#comment-196 Priya Sat, 09 May 2009 21:55:16 +0000 http://www.swadharma.org/?p=1558#comment-196 I remember my mom teaching me that one of the seven laws of yoga is "Leela," which means that doing what you love to do can also bring you closer to divinity. In this case, maybe music is first and foremost an enjoyment, which makes it feel spiritual to you. It is interesting though that doing what you love can bring you closer to God. When I think of one being close to God, I immediately associate it with austere sacrifice, not enjoyment. The only thing I can think of is that when you are doing something enjoyable, you are far more relaxed, and are able to understand more about yourself. Any thoughts? I remember my mom teaching me that one of the seven laws of yoga is “Leela,” which means that doing what you love to do can also bring you closer to divinity. In this case, maybe music is first and foremost an enjoyment, which makes it feel spiritual to you.

It is interesting though that doing what you love can bring you closer to God. When I think of one being close to God, I immediately associate it with austere sacrifice, not enjoyment. The only thing I can think of is that when you are doing something enjoyable, you are far more relaxed, and are able to understand more about yourself. Any thoughts?

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