Re: Bhakti or something else?
Namaste Rudy,
I agree with Smaranam on this; it sounds like what you experienced in those few episodes was indeed bhakti. Having those moments when the truth just suddenly "clicks" with you as you read from the scriptures can unleash a torrent of bhakti; otherwise, it can come from something as simple as lighting a candle to a murti and offering a prayer.
I have gone through similar experiences reading the Gita and listening to some of the most beautiful songs in existence dedicated to God. It can be an unexpected, but most welcome sensation when this happens! If you find it hard to cry sometimes (like myself), the results are initially a little disconcerting. You wonder where do these tears come from? And yet these moments are wonderfully restorative and a great soul-cleanser. Sometimes I'd wish it would never go away, that feeling of ecstasy and glowing love and energy in your heart centre.
Om namah Shivaya
"Watch your thoughts, they become words.
Watch your words, they become actions.
Watch your actions, they become habits.
Watch your habits, they become your character.
Watch your character, it becomes your destiny."
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
Om Gam Ganapataye namah
लोकाः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु ।
Lokaah SamastaaH Sukhino Bhavantu
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