Why Did Kripaluji Maharaj Say That Most People Pray Wrong Their Entire Life
Prayer is often seen as a simple act of asking God for help, success, or protection. But, as Kripalu Ji Maharaj points out, the people wrongly understand the meaning of prayer throughout their lives. They make it a request not a deep love for the divine. The philosophy of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj is much discussed with regard to this teaching, wherein he emphasized that prayer is not a request, but surrendering the heart to God with love and devotion. 1. Prayer Is Not Just Asking for Material Things A major error made by individuals is to make prayer a wish list. They pray only when they require something; money, good health, success, and solutions to problems. Spiritual teachings say that this is a superficial level of prayer. Kripalu Maharaj said God cannot be the provider of material desires, but He can be the source of Divine Love and prayer is not about asking but about connecting. 2. Most People Pray Without Emotional Connection There are many prayers that are repeated w...