Many times, I've said that when you reach a certain spiritual level, you may start to receive contact from Japanese deities, such as when visiting a shrine.

And when that happens, there's a high probability that the person will become overly confident, sometimes arrogant, thinking, "I've connected with the Japanese deities. I've grown that much."

Then, those around them become concerned and try to point out the change in the person, but they often become arrogant and dismissive, saying things like, "I've been recognized by the Japanese deities. What can someone who hasn't been blessed by the Japanese deities say? Just watch what I do." They become unwilling to listen.

As a result, they may be asked to perform rituals in various parts of Japan to enhance the influence of these deities. These deities often use the excuse that they need people's thoughts to strengthen their power, and that they target not only places where they reside but also areas where the power of other deities is weak, claiming it's for protecting the Earth or revitalizing Japan. These rituals and energy activations are not truly for the benefit of the Earth or Japan, but rather for strengthening the connection with the deity and increasing its power.

Even though they are called Japanese deities, they are not enlightened, and they are quite human-like, in a rough sense. They may be more virtuous and outstanding than ordinary people, but they are often like the kind of admirable people you might have seen in Japan during the Showa era, who have become deities.

Each deity has its own place, and generally maintains its energy there. However, sometimes they try to increase the flow of energy. In such cases, they seek out people who have reached a certain level of spiritual development but are still somewhat lacking, and try to manipulate them for their own purposes.

In reality, it is quite difficult to discern the true intentions of these kinds of deities. Even though they are not enlightened, they are still Japanese deities, so they have intelligence and are much better at manipulating people than ordinary people. They don't necessarily lie, but they tell grand stories and use them to manipulate others for their own benefit. They might say it's for the sake of the Earth or Japan, but that includes their own benefit as well. They use these grand narratives to get people to do things for them, and the person believes they are acting for the greater good, but in reality, they are simply performing rituals and increasing energy for the deity.

These deities don't lie, so it's true that what they are doing is beneficial for the Earth and Japan. However, fundamentally, it's about increasing the deity's own energy.

If someone is wise, they might ask detailed questions about the meaning of the rituals. However, if they only listen and don't take action, the deity may move on. There are plenty of replacements available, and those with mediocre abilities are disposable to the deities. When the ego grows and things become troublesome, the deity will leave.

In most cases, even if someone initially hears the voice of a deity, they eventually create an image of the deity within themselves and start creating their own voice. When that happens, the voice of the deity disappears, but they start creating their own doctrines, just like cults do.

In any case, even if someone truly hears the voice of a deity, the kind of deity described here is a rough Japanese deity, and that is not the ultimate goal.

Creating an image of a deity based on one's own ego is a low-level behavior, but even if someone truly hears the voice of a Japanese deity, it's only at that level.

In yoga, it is written that "as you progress in practice, you may be invited by a deity, but you must reject those invitations to reach the highest level."

Since Japanese deities are rough, if you think, "I've already reached a level where I can connect with a deity," you will stagnate at that level.

Although I don't often interact with Japanese deities, if you do come into contact with one, it's best to be careful. Basically, you should judge them based on their vibration. Is it a high-dimensional, high vibration? Even though they are called deities, rough Japanese deities are not much different from ordinary, admirable people.

On the other hand, true higher beings shine brightly, and their aura is completely different from that of ordinary beings.

The strength of energy and whether something is high-dimensional are separate things. There are cases where the energy is strong at a low level, and cases where the energy is strong at a high level. It's important to distinguish between the two.

Basically, just like interacting with people, even if someone claims to be a deity, it's best not to interact with them if their vibration doesn't resonate with you.

That being said, there are situations where someone might be out of their league, and if a person who would have otherwise lived a meaningless life can help others, even if it's based on a misunderstanding, there is some meaning to their existence. Few people aim for that level. Being used by a deity can be a valuable experience.