not just by human intellect or merit...

[old3bob]

 

"It has been said in the Kathopanishad: 'The Self is not to be realized by study and instruction, nor by subtlety of intellect, nor by much learning, but only by him who longs for Him, by the one whom He chooses. Verily to such a one the Self reveals His true being.' To overcome the obstacles and to win unalloyed happiness, Pataiijali" , on page 28 of "Light on Yoga" by B.K.S. Iyengar

 

 

Edited June 17 by old3bob

[Nungali]

Its a 'Bhakti system'  then , one that denies 'Gnana'  .

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jñāna

 

- although your title suggests a wider view  ,  "not just by  intellect " , the quote doesnt ;  " but only by him who "

 

The more liberal view is .

 

" It is said that each path is meant for a different temperament of personality. "

[old3bob]

17 hours ago, Nungali said:

Its a 'Bhakti system'  then , one that denies 'Gnana'  .

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jñāna

 

- although your title suggests a wider view  ,  "not just by  intellect " , the quote doesnt ;  " but only by him who "

The more liberal view is .

 

" It is said that each path is meant for a different temperament of personality. "

 

agreed on the different ways per temperament, but to me the quote is pointing out the final key that applies across all of them... and I used the "not just by" because such aspects are part of the process and have related importance although they are not the final key.  Btw there is context related to such aspects mentioned in the book I quoted from but did not post because I feel that many people don't want to be thumped with a bunch of text.  (or at least I don't)

 

 

Edited June 18 by old3bob