SPIRITUAL INSTINCT

An instinct is defined as an inherent inclination.  Is spirituality an inherent inclination?  Are we born attracted to God, to Brahman?  Vedanta says yes. 

We may not be immediately aware of it, but it is there.  It is an undertow that will get our attention eventually.  It is inevitable, even if it takes more than one lifetime to occur.  On a foggy day it can take time for the sun to burn through, would be an analogy. 

Vedanta teaches that our true identity is the Atman which is identical with Brahman, its source.  The Atman is drawn to Brahman like the needle of a compass is drawn to a magnet.

The Atman’s instinct, and therefore our own instinct, our own spiritual instinct, is to unite with Brahman.