Vaishnavism 2 - Universalist Radha-Krishnaism

overlapping but different expertises, you getjust his kind of creativity. In this case theyare just like us--they worked on theseideas, they thought about them, and theyexplored them together. (119)This kind of collaboration is a model for us,as we make the teachings of the Goswamisrelevant for today’s world. I use the tool ofdialoging with authors like this to create abroader understanding than my own. I inviteothers to join in this discussion.32. Dr. Stewart: . . . they start off as purelymechanical rituals, perhaps, but fairly soonthey become so second-nature that youcease to think about them as an act youmust perform, but rather simply what youdo naturally--it is what you are. And in thatprocess you gradually assimilate thesepractices to the point where you couldalmost say they animate themselves. Now,at this point you have a real subtletransition from a purely mechanical practiceto a practice that is finally driven by whatcan only be described as a spontaneous,uncontrollable love. (120)Here Dr. Stewart gives a beautifuldescription of the transition from regulativedevotion to natural devotion.33. Dr. Stewart: . . . At this point, one isready to follow in the footsteps of one ofKrishna’s eternal associates--one isconsumed by passion, which leads oneirresistibly to discover one’s true17