Tuesday, November 23, 2004
HINDU SAINT
A reader sent in this link to a Hindu saint.
In reading through the description, images of Toronto Blessing come to mind when the article mentions extended periods of laughing. Images of Hesychism as described by John Chryssavgis in _Paths to the Heart_ come to mind in reading of her extended periods of crying. Her whirling dances sound like Sufi dervishes.
All of these practices denote advanced holiness in whatever religion they appear in. That is the premise of _Paths to the Heart_ and in Guenonian Traditionalism. So readers, what is your opinion? Is this an example of grace? A psychological state? Hypnotism? Demonic possession? In thinking about it, remember that grace builds on nature.
We are going to need to get a grip on what is from God and what is not, because these practices are being put forward as evidence of a syncretistic religion with a common denominator.
Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!
