Guest guest Posted September 5, 2002 Report Share Posted September 5, 2002 May I request list members to remove all tail end of earlier messages when responding, else our system gets too many repeat digest messages. We had to edit out the tail portions from this message from: From Jagannath jagchat01 It's Ok Pradeep. It was my fault to judge JK on the basis of a few chapters of talks. What I could judge was that he wanted his disciples to break out of the humdrum method of thinking and think the way a jnani would. I know he had a number of very distinguished and learned disciples. I will try to read more about him. In the meanwhile please keep us posted. I would also like to add that we are indeed stuck to the usual Guru-sishya parampara. But is there really a need to break out of it especially in India? I mean you may try it elsewhere where you are not sure about whom to follow. Many foreigners, and even Indians, try to strike out on their own. It all depends upon the intensity of your longing. After all saints such as Ramprasad and Kamalakanta realised God even without the aid of a Guru. But today we have the burning example of Thakur who chose to have a Guru for all his spiritual practices. Perhaps He is trying to say something. Regards Jagannath --- pradeepjanakiraman <pradeepjanakiraman wrote: > Dear Jagannath > > Its not a question of whether Jiddu appeals to us or > not. He was a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2002 Report Share Posted September 5, 2002 Dear Jagannath, I think your original assessment of Krishnamurti was correct. His appeal is more of an intellectual one. If you want real Vedantic teachings, read Ramana Maharishi, Nisargadatta Maharaj, or Swamiji. These are real Jnanis and real Masters. There are many teachers who are articulate, well-read, and philosophical who have little or no Self-Realization. They can weave elaborate webs of philosophical speculation that looks like Jnana but is not. These teachers will not help you understand the Self. Thakur said: " I look upon pundits as mere straw. " If you like intellectual gymnastics, read Krishnamurti. Ultimately, meditation will be your best teacher, where you can directly observe and experience the workings of the mind and Self firsthand. As Buddha said on His deathbed: " Be your own Light. " Peace, RD --- Vivekananda Centre <vivekananda wrote: > May I request list members to remove all tail end > of earlier messages when responding, > else our system gets too many repeat digest > messages. > We had to edit out the tail portions from this > message from: > > > From Jagannath > jagchat01 > > It's Ok Pradeep. It was my fault to judge JK on the > basis of a few chapters of talks. What I could judge > was that he wanted his disciples to break out of the > humdrum method of thinking and think the way a jnani > would. I know he had a number of very distinguished > and learned disciples. I will try to read more about > him. In the meanwhile please keep us posted. > > I would also like to add that we are indeed stuck to > the usual Guru-sishya parampara. But is there really > a > need to break out of it especially in India? I mean > you may try it elsewhere where you are not sure > about > whom to follow. > > Many foreigners, and even Indians, try to strike out > on their own. It all depends upon the intensity of > your longing. After all saints such as Ramprasad and > Kamalakanta realised God even without the aid of a > Guru. > > But today we have the burning example of Thakur who > chose to have a Guru for all his spiritual > practices. > Perhaps He is trying to say something. > > Regards > Jagannath > > --- pradeepjanakiraman > <pradeepjanakiraman > wrote: > > Dear Jagannath > > > > Its not a question of whether Jiddu appeals to us > or > > not. He was a > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2002 Report Share Posted September 6, 2002 Dear RD, As I said I really haven't read much about JK. But let's not go tread on other peoples feet. Thakur taught us tolerance, remember? I have read Bhagawan Ramana long back. I am yet to come across any advaitin who sticks to his guns as Sri Ramana does. Regards Jagannath Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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