Guest guest Posted August 4, 1999 Report Share Posted August 4, 1999 i would like to apologize for the strange emails the list has been receiving from this address. i had not recently been checking my email until today. it was not of my doing but by a friend who innocently thought he was doing the right thing. please accept this apology for the inconvinience caused. with love, su Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 1999 Report Share Posted August 23, 1999 > ---------- > Anurag Goel[sMTP:anurag] > Reply Ramakrishna > Sunday, August 22, 1999 8:55 PM > Ramakrishna > [ramakrishna] Apology > > Anurag Goel <anurag > > > > Hi friends! > > At times i have posted some postings with anger . I > apologize > if it has in anyway harmed anyone. > > with love, > > > --------------------------- ONElist Sponsor > ---------------------------- > > Congrats to our GROW TO GIVE winners, ZENtertainment & ROTInews! > > Check out ONElist's latest program, FRIENDS & FAMILY. See homepage. > > ---- > -- > Sri Ramakrishnaye Namah > Vivekananda Centre London > http://www.btinternet.com/~vivekananda/ > > The progress achieved through spiritual practices cannot be measured > or felt unlike in the case our other efforts in material world. > But if we can see ourselves as we see others, it is a definite > indication of progress in spiritual efforts. > > Thoufg there was nothing inyour postings to indicate what you > mentioned , your posting is a very fine guesture > > Ramana Sarma > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 1999 Report Share Posted August 23, 1999 Anurag, If you have, I haven't noticed any. Your postings always seem full of love to me. Karen Anurag Goel wrote: > Anurag Goel <anurag > > Hi friends! > > At times i have posted some postings with anger . I apologize > if it has in anyway harmed anyone. > > with love, > > --------------------------- ONElist Sponsor ---------------------------- > > Congrats to our GROW TO GIVE winners, ZENtertainment & ROTInews! > > Check out ONElist's latest program, FRIENDS & FAMILY. See homepage. > > ------ > Sri Ramakrishnaye Namah > Vivekananda Centre London > http://www.btinternet.com/~vivekananda/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 1999 Report Share Posted August 23, 1999 Thanks! Ramana and Karen kind n loving words r urs. On Mon, 23 Aug 1999, venkata ramana sarma podury wrote: > venkata ramana sarma podury <RPodury > > > > > The progress achieved through spiritual practices cannot be measured > > or felt unlike in the case our other efforts in material world. > > But if we can see ourselves as we see others, it is a definite > > indication of progress in spiritual efforts. > > > > Thoufg there was nothing inyour postings to indicate what you > > mentioned , your posting is a very fine guesture > > > > Ramana Sarma > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 1999 Report Share Posted August 24, 1999 Dear Anurag, It is interesting that, just before receiving your " apology " message, I was reading in the Gospel, p. 559:c,d: " Do you know what the truth is? God has made different religions to suit different aspirants, times, and countries. All doctrines are only so many paths; but a path is by no means God Himself. Indeed, one can reach God if one follows any of the paths with whole-hearted devotion. Suppose there are errors in the religion that one has accepted; if one is sincere and earnest, then God Himself will correct those errors... If there are errors in other religions, that is none of our business. God, to whom the world belongs, takes care of that. " Of course that is one of Ramakrishna's greatest teachings and we often forget it in hearing things that do not seem to correspond with our own path. As I see Onelist, it is a great opportunity to observe devotion in others also on the spiritual path, though perhaps not our own. Best wishes, Edith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 1999 Report Share Posted August 24, 1999 Dear Anurag, I just sent a reply quoting Ramakrishna on other religions and used your suggesing YOUR anger to post the quote because there HAS been contention among some of the list. However, I have not felt any anger from your postings so think you mustn't worry about it any longer. Yours,Edith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 1999 Report Share Posted August 27, 1999 Dear Edith, Indeed this should be one the greatest techings of Shree Ramakrishan Paramhansa. If we can see all paths as one its there that all quarrels abt religion will stop. Appreciation of others path is wat teaches most. with love, On Mon, 23 Aug 1999, EDTipple wrote: > EDTipple <edtipple > > Dear Anurag, > > It is interesting that, just before receiving your " apology " message, > I was reading in the Gospel, p. 559:c,d: " Do you know what the truth > is? God has made different religions to suit different aspirants, > times, and countries. All doctrines are only so many paths; but a > path is by no means God Himself. Indeed, one can reach God if one > follows any of the paths with whole-hearted devotion. Suppose there > are errors in the religion that one has accepted; if one is sincere > and earnest, then God Himself will correct those errors... If there > are errors in other religions, that is none of our business. God, to > whom the world belongs, takes care of that. " > > Of course that is one of Ramakrishna's greatest teachings and we often > forget it in hearing things that do not seem to correspond with our > own path. As I see Onelist, it is a great opportunity to observe > devotion in others also on the spiritual path, though perhaps not our > own. > Best wishes, > Edith > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 1999 Report Share Posted August 27, 1999 Dear Edith, Loving n kind words frm all the souls are like blessings. with love, On Mon, 23 Aug 1999, EDTipple wrote: > EDTipple <edtipple > > Dear Anurag, > > I just sent a reply quoting Ramakrishna on other religions and used > your suggesing YOUR anger to post the quote because there HAS been > contention among some of the list. However, I have not felt any anger > from your postings so think you mustn't worry about it any longer. > Yours,Edith > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Dear Group In trying to make a point about why it was important to pursue questions about ancient migrations etc (see below) I used the phrase: “then he can feel superior in the knowledge that Culture has its source in the West and that India is really a 3rd world backwater.” That was just hyperbole, and might have reflected an extreme 19th century attitude. Today I don’t think anyone, even the most ignorant redneck, would have that sort of perception of modern India. Bruce Duffy On 11/6/08 1:21 AM, " Bruce Duffy " <bwduffy wrote: Hi sb, on an absolute level what you say is refreshing and correct, but seeking the answer to life’s big puzzles is something that man finds hard to leave alone. It also can have important consequences in relation to how we live and relate to others. If a westerner believes the highest aspects of India’s culture came by way of white Aryan hordes invading the country in its early beginnings, then he can feel superior in the knowledge that Culture has its source in the West and that India is really a 3rd world backwater. If he can be shown that civilization or Culture may have originated in India he might be forced to adjust his superior attitude towards Indians and their culture. What we believe about existence can have a profound affect on how we relate to life, so seeking answers to life’s big puzzles can really affect our happiness and wellbeing. A man who believes he and every other being on the planet are descended from an ape like creature may have a different attitude towards fellow humans than a man who believes everyone and everything was created by a supra-physical being. I believe if we feel possessed enough to do so it is our responsibility to keep trying to determine what is true and what is false and free ourselves from ignorance; which in a way is what you are doing in making the below statement. Bruce On 2/6/08 3:25 AM, " sureshbalaraman " <sureshbalaraman wrote: Wherever there is a history of sea-farers in the past,automatically,migrations have occured.After this understanding is firmly rooted,then it becomes a skill of arguing,as to who migrated from where to where,and never will anyone be able to judge it as " truth " .Because,whats happened just five years back itself,people fight over happenings,what to think of 200000000000000000x10 exp 100000000000000000000000000000000000000 years back? sb .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 I have noticed that and did not think twice before forgetting it. cheers, Kishore patnaik On Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 7:29 AM, Bruce Duffy <bwduffy wrote: Dear Group In trying to make a point about why it was important to pursue questions about ancient migrations etc (see below) I used the phrase: "then he can feel superior in the knowledge that Culture has its source in the West and that India is really a 3rd world backwater." That was just hyperbole, and might have reflected an extreme 19th century attitude. Today I don't think anyone, even the most ignorant redneck, would have that sort of perception of modern India. Bruce Duffy On 11/6/08 1:21 AM, " Bruce Duffy " <bwduffy wrote: Hi sb, on an absolute level what you say is refreshing and correct, but seeking the answer to life's big puzzles is something that man finds hard to leave alone. It also can have important consequences in relation to how we live and relate to others. If a westerner believes the highest aspects of India's culture came by way of white Aryan hordes invading the country in its early beginnings, then he can feel superior in the knowledge that Culture has its source in the West and that India is really a 3rd world backwater. If he can be shown that civilization or Culture may have originated in India he might be forced to adjust his superior attitude towards Indians and their culture. What we believe about existence can have a profound affect on how we relate to life, so seeking answers to life's big puzzles can really affect our happiness and wellbeing. A man who believes he and every other being on the planet are descended from an ape like creature may have a different attitude towards fellow humans than a man who believes everyone and everything was created by a supra-physical being. I believe if we feel possessed enough to do so it is our responsibility to keep trying to determine what is true and what is false and free ourselves from ignorance; which in a way is what you are doing in making the below statement. Bruce On 2/6/08 3:25 AM, " sureshbalaraman " <sureshbalaraman wrote: Wherever there is a history of sea-farers in thepast,automatically,migrations have occured.After this understanding isfirmly rooted,then it becomes a skill of arguing,as to who migrated from where to where,and never will anyone be able to judge it as " truth " .Because,whats happened just five years back itself,people fightover happenings,what to think of 200000000000000000x10 exp100000000000000000000000000000000000000 years back? sb . -- Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within the reach of every hand.~:~ Mother Theresa ~:~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 On 12/6/08 6:25 PM, " kishore patnaik " <kishorepatnaik09 wrote: Kishore, I thought twice about the need to send a note of explanation; I am happy I did and thanks for the Feedback. Bruce I have noticed that and did not think twice before forgetting it. cheers, Kishore patnaik On Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 7:29 AM, Bruce Duffy <bwduffy wrote: Dear Group In trying to make a point about why it was important to pursue questions about ancient migrations etc (see below) I used the phrase: " then he can feel superior in the knowledge that Culture has its source in the West and that India is really a 3rd world backwater. " That was just hyperbole, and might have reflected an extreme 19th century attitude. Today I don't think anyone, even the most ignorant redneck, would have that sort of perception of modern India. Bruce Duffy .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 No issues. Good that you are feeling comfortable. Kishore patnaik , Bruce Duffy <bwduffy wrote: > > > > > On 12/6/08 6:25 PM, " kishore patnaik " <kishorepatnaik09 wrote: > > > Kishore, I thought twice about the need to send a note of explanation; I am > > happy I did and thanks for the Feedback. > > > > Bruce > > > > > > > > I have noticed that and did not think twice before forgetting it. > > > > cheers, > > > > Kishore patnaik > > > > On Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 7:29 AM, Bruce Duffy <bwduffy wrote: > >> Dear Group In trying to make a point about why it was important to pursue > >> questions about ancient migrations etc (see below) I used the phrase: > >> > >> " then he can feel superior in the knowledge that Culture has its source in > >> the West and that India is really a 3rd world backwater. " > >> > >> That was just hyperbole, and might have reflected an extreme 19th century > >> attitude. Today I don't think anyone, even the most ignorant redneck, would > >> have that sort of perception of modern India. > >> > >> Bruce Duffy > >> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> . > >>>> > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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