Periagoge
Scenario

When devotion feels transactional

I feel guilty because I'm more devoted to Lakshmi when I need money and to Durga when I'm scared, like I'm just using goddesses for my convenience rather than truly loving them.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The honest devotee recognizes the ego's tendency to approach the divine as a cosmic vending machine rather than as beloved.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Bhakti — Hindu devotional love?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.