Thinking Bhakti

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The Rationalist vs. The Poet: Why Logic Isn’t Enough for a Relationship with God

The Rationalist vs. The Poet: Why Logic Isn’t Enough for a Relationship with God24 Apr12 min

Why is it that for so many people, the "smarter" they are, the harder it is to have a relationship with God? In this episode, Swami Revatikaanta explore the internal friction between two archetypes we all carry: The Rationalist and The Poet. The Rationalist demands facts, logic, and efficiency. But the Poet doesn't allow those things to limit what the heart feels. Drawing on the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and the Western philosophy, Swami discusses why you don’t have to abandon your ...