Blind ..... A Special Note from Moderators -

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advaitin, "atmachaitanya" <atmachaitanya>

wrote:

>

> "We make this refutation without any emnity towards our

> opponents, but rather to present the correct viewpoint, so that the

> sincere seekers of truth will not be led astray".

 

Namaste Pilgrim Community,

 

On that note we shall conclude the topic of Real and Unreal,

EXCEPT for Sri Chittaranjan-ji, who will be the ONLY one who will post

anything on this thread. All other related messages can be sent to him

to his personal address in private e-mail.

 

We shall observe silence on this topic till the next one is

introduced, no later than Sept. 1, 2004.

 

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Namaste to all Advaitins,

 

advaitin, "advaitins" <advaitins> wrote:>

> On that note we shall conclude the

> topic of Real and Unreal, EXCEPT for

> Sri Chittaranjan-ji, who will be

> the ONLY one who will post anything

> on this thread. All other related

> messages can be sent to him to his

> personal address in private e-mail.

>

> We shall observe silence on this

> topic till the next one is introduced,

> no later than Sept. 1, 2004.

 

 

I would like to thank the moderators for taking this step of bringing

in a period on silence on the topic of the 'Real and Unreal'. The

discussions had indeed gone beyond a point where it was serving its

intended purpose, and I accept a share of blame in letting this

happen. I would also like to apologize to those that I may have

offended during the discussion. By calling for a period of silence,

the moderators have demonstrated not only their wisdom but also shown

that the group is in sound hands.

 

I see that I have been given the privilege of having the sole right

to post messages on the topic during the period of silence. But I

feel it would not be right on my part to post on the topic when those

that may have disagreement with my views don't have the opportunity

to voice their dissent. I therefore join the other members in

remaining silent. After all, the Truth speaks loudest in the hush of

silence!

 

I would like to take leave of this post with a poem by Hafiz, the

Sufi saint-poet of Persia.

 

 

 

WE HAVE NOT COME TO TAKE PRISONERS

 

We have not come here to take prisoners

But to surrender ever more deeply

To freedom and joy.

 

We have not come into this exquisite world

To hold ourselves hostage from love.

 

Run my dear,

>From anything

That may not strengthen

Your precious budding wings.

 

Run like hell my dear,

>From anyone likely

To put a sharp knife

Into the sacred, tender vision

Of your beautiful heart.

 

We have a duty to befriend

Those aspects of obedience

That stand outside of our house

And shout to our reason

"O please, O please,

Come out and play."

 

For we have not come here to take prisoners

Or to confine our wondrous spirits,

 

But to experience ever and ever more deeply

Our divine courage, freedom, and

Light!

 

 

Pranams,

Chittaranjan