Guest guest Posted August 1, 2001 Report Share Posted August 1, 2001 Hi Leaf, I remember in one of the first messages you posted here, you asked about getting enlightened. I'm wondering what that means to you. What do you think it would be like to be enlightened? Regards, Rob - Joe0464 Realization Tuesday, July 31, 2001 10:39 PM (no subject) Hello, Um, visions for a blind person. You see it happen in your mind. And, I get like preminitions. I don't know how to spell that. Blessed be Leaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2001 Report Share Posted August 1, 2001 Hi Leaf, This reminds me of something that happened when I visited Varanasi, one of the holiest cities in India, perhaps the holiest. Tour boats cruise along the Ganges there, close to the shore, so tourists can gawk at the platforms where the funeral pyres burn. So many bodies get cremated that the water is covered with floating patches of ash, marigold petals, and bits of bone. I took one of those tour boats. The passengers were from the usual mix of rich industrialized countries: North America, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, etc. The guide said, "Every Hindu hopes to come to Varanasi for cremation. This is a very lucky thing to do because you will not be reborn." "NOT be reborn?" said one of the tourists? "Did I hear you right? That doesn't make sense -- do you mean they come here hoping that they WILL be reborn?" The guide and several tourists got into a conversation about this. There was a total lack of comprehension on both sides. Which brings me back to my question -- what is it about enlightenment that makes you want it? What will you be, once you're enlightened, that's so desirable? Regards, Rob - Joe0464 Realization Wednesday, August 01, 2001 7:32 AM (no subject) Hello, That definition is somewhat like mine. I first of all think that you would have to of lived many lifetimes before to get to enlightenment in this life. You have to have experience. I think you can go after it. It can't just happen.I'm not very clear on my definition on it yet. Oh, one more thing about it. I believe that after you are enlightenment, you will either not live anymore lives, or not many more. That is all I can say. Blessed be Leaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2001 Report Share Posted August 2, 2001 Hi I know I have this life, how do I know that I had past lives or future lives. I do not know that, so I lead only this one life and lead it well. Think about this In the Bhagavat Gita, Lord Krishna tells " I am everything and everything is me " . If that be true, isn't He in you, me and our neighbours, as also the sun, monn, the trees and so on? So, who is being re-born? I do hope I am contributing positively to our board. God Bless You Raghu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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