What was Saint Namdev Ji's view on Household living?
Hi, According to an article about Saint Namdev by Sikhwiki.org, most of the spiritual message of Bhagat Namdev, just like that of the Sikh Gurus, emphasized the importance of living the life of a householder (grist jeevan) and that through marriage and having a family one could attain enlightenment. Yet, at the same time the same article also mentions "Ranade also writes" "He (Namdev) tells us that it is impossible that the pursuit of God can be coupled with a life of Samsara....If it had been possible for him to see God while carrying on the duties of a householder, the great Suka would not have gone to the forest to seek God."
Could someone kindly explain this apparent contradiction?
Thank you Ji,
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