Can Deities Guide Us To Liberation?

[Focus Shift]

Many of us have experience with meditation/psychedelics. This leads us to the realization that all is one, that reality is a manifestation of consciousness. We are a node in a fractal, holographic, infinite universe. However, does this account for spiritual beings which may also guide us to enlightenment? Do you have a connection to a being that you do prayers or mantras to? Can they help guide us to the mystical experience? Are they just an "archetype"? Or are they real beings that we can have a relationship with? In terms of the feminine, how important is it that men integrate their feminine energy (and vice versa) ?

Edited February 23, 2021 by Focus Shift

[GreenWoods]

Yes, that is possible. They are more than merely archetypes. They are non-physical but just as real as anything physical.

In case you are not at least somewhat psychic, the relationship will probably be quite subtle. But results don't depend as much on your psychic skills.

Look into Kali Ma. She is the destroyer of the ego.

Some angels can help more than others. And pretty much all saints and mystics can help too.

[Shunyata]

Check out Diana Cooper. She knows a lot about it

Edited February 24, 2021 by Shunyata

[Bodhitree]

If you look at the traditional stories of the Buddha, you find they come to him to learn the dhamma. So I wouldn’t necessarily expect all deities to be wise or very intelligent.