There are as many pathways to God as there are people. This is the first basic principle of spiritual practice for all seekers of God who want to attain Final Liberation in this very life.

1. Cover An introduction to the 6 Basic Principles and the 1st Basic Principle of spiritual practice www. S piritual R esearch F oundation.org

3. The common denominator for all paths of spiritual practice Path of Meditation Path of Devotion Path of Action Path of Penance Path of Knowledge Path of Guru’s grace Most major religions come under Path of Devotion

4. At the outset Spiritual stagnation God-realisation Unless our spiritual practice adheres to these principles, we run the risk of seriously compromising our spiritual practice efforts.

5. Conforming to all principles Following one principle but not another will diminish one’s spiritual practice efforts.

6. The first of six basic principle of spiritual practice There are as many pathways to God as there are people.

7. Analogy of a mountain climber There are an infinite number of ways of climbing a mountain

8. Sects and Sectarian Religions Path of Meditation Path of Devotion Path of Knowledge My religion is the only way, forget your path, and follow mine ?! Hmm

9. Incorrect to recommend the same spiritual practice to all Headache Cancer Ulcers Influenza Diabetes Aspirin Aspirin Aspirin Aspirin Aspirin Doctor’s prescription ? ? ?! !?! ??? !