Frankji/Robin/ Celibacy

[Guest guest]

 

f. maiello [egodust]

 

hariH OM! namaste

 

i haven't an inkling as to why i do what i do...

not really. i'm re-involving my energies on the

political front, re the upcoming election as well

as in touch with the UN and US State Dept with

the explosive situation in the Middle East. the

caliber of ignorance in the political arena as

well as of the average global citizen is truly

astounding! on one hand i'm compelled to care,

on the other if the world blew up tomorrow i

wouldnt give a fig! only because it will be back.

only because nothing dies. (please forgive the

hurriedness in my dialogue)

 

again, harshaji zeroed in on the pulse of the issue.

ramana is the one to look toward. his life is a

testimonial to his prarabdha, as he repeatedly told

us. there are no rigid and steadfast rules in the

yogamarga. sweeping generalizations are blunderous.

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Well stated Frankji and thank you for your kind comments earlier. Sweeping

generalizations are indeed problematic. Robin made some excellent points as

well and I will respond to that later in the evening.

 

I think this is an important discussion for more than what meets the eye. In

my view, using absolute dictates of authority is not too subtle a way to

attempt to control and exert power over others. One of the lessons we have

to teach our young people is to be alert and independent and intelligent in

their thinking. Given that many of our gurus and religious teachers and

priests do not live up to the standards they impose on their disciples

should be an indication of the potential for hypocrisy when rigid and

absolute standards are advocated by those who do not themselves understand

yet the Nature of Reality as Self.

 

Love to all

Harsha

[Guest guest]

Namaste,

 

Maitri Upanishad states: VI:29

 

"...Let no one declare this most secret doctrine to anyone who is not

a son, who is not a pupil, who is not of a tranquil mind. To one who

is devoted to none other [than his teacher], to one endowed with all

qualities, one may give it."

 

Gita states: XVIII:67

 

" Never is this to be spoken by thee to one who is not austere in

life or who has no devotion or who is not obedient or who speaks ill

of Me."

 

The Bible states: Matthew Ch.7:v. 6

 

"Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your

pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and

turn again and rend you."

 

Regards,

 

s.

 

 

 

advaitin , "Harsha \(Dr. Harsh K. Luthar\)"

<hluthar@b...> wrote:

>

Given that many of our gurus and religious teachers and

> priests do not live up to the standards they impose on their

disciples

> should be an indication of the potential for hypocrisy when rigid

and

> absolute standards are advocated by those who do not themselves

understand

> yet the Nature of Reality as Self.

>

> Love to all

> Harsha