Gurus and Devotees

[Guest guest]

Dear all--I found Amma while studying the teachings of Sri

Ramakrishna. His teachings emphasized the ability to touch the

Divine that is inherent in us; to understand that the Divine Mother

is readily approachable and bliss pours forth from Her very essence.

My first experience with the "guru/devotee" relationship was

with Chalanda Sai Ma and her devotees. While at PeaceWalk 2002 in

Memphis, TN, I witnessed some very unpleasant, unloving exchanges

among her devotees. They were rather unapproachable and had very

little interaction with others whom had come to the event. My

teacher Thich Nhat Hanh was to be the keynote speaker, but Ma was to

bless the event and act as sort of an emcee. I had some interest in

her teachings, but by the looks of her devotees, the teachings did

not have the effect I was searching for.

Having found the teachings of Ammachi, I had become so hopeful

and had found such happiness in Ma's open heart. However, I am now

finding so many instances of Her devotees forcing people to choose

between Amma and Krishna when seeking a mantra, people arguing over

linguistics and semantics, and some really not good feelings going

on. I was raised a Christian, and while I have left organized

Christianity, I still believe that a tree is known by the fruit it

bears. Christians are often taught that when their relationship is

right with God, they produce fruits of the spirit such as love,

compassion, wisdom.

While I am still a young devotee, I feel that those who have

been subject to the energy on this group in the past few days should

take a deep breath, sigh "Ma," and remember what brought us here in

the first place.

Hope I have offended none.

 

With lots of love,

Kevin

[Guest guest]

Dear Kevin,

 

Your spirit is so sweet! You may be young in

years, but are wise in spirit. I'm so glad you

are on this list and hope to meet you next

summer.

 

Jai Ma,

Jyotsna

 

--- "mojawe2001 <mojawe2001"

<mojawe2001 wrote:

> Dear all-

> Having found the teachings of Ammachi, I had

> become so hopeful

> and had found such happiness in Ma's open heart.

>

> I was raised a Christian, and while I have left

> organized

> Christianity, I still believe that a tree is known

> by the fruit it

> bears. Christians are often taught that when their

> relationship is

> right with God, they produce fruits of the spirit

> such as love,

> compassion, wisdom.

>

> Hope I have offended none.

>

> With lots of love,

> Kevin

>

>

>

 

 

 

 

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