Guest guest Posted March 15, 1999 Report Share Posted March 15, 1999 Hi Dharma, I think that you are looking at the difference between discrimination and judgement. While both involve a decision a judgement can and often does involve criticism or censure. Discrimination is more a matter of seeing distinctions or differences and then knowing that the person, event, book or whatever is not the right thing for one's needs or situation. It is possible to be a part of the world without judgement but not without discrimination and if one is living a 'holy life' apart from the world he would still need discrimination. If the body and the role being played in the world is simply maya/illusion then the actions of others must be seen as part of the illusion - not something to be judged or censured - it is not who even a criminal truly is. Through the perceptions of discrimination we have the choice to not participate in certain dramas and to protect others from the actions of certain dramas. It is the need to protect others that gives society the duty to remove from society those who are operating under such delusion as to cause harm. Discrimination with detachment is one of the 'tools' that allows us to live peacefully through a lifetime. Knowing that the actions of the ego are not the actions of the 'one', the 'soul' is what allows the wise to live through a lifetime in bliss surrounded by what others perceive as sheer suffering. Namaste, Linda Dharma: I don't know, Tim. I've been thinking. It's easy not to judge at all if you can live a holy life apart from the world... a life of constant meditation and bliss... But for those of us who live in the world, it's necessary to make some judgements. We do it all the time. Which lawyer to go to? Who can be trusted? How to explain to your children that not all grownups are nice people, and you just don't take candy from other people or get in a car with other people besides your parents? People knock on your door and want to come in... but you don't let them all in... you have to make a judgment... I'd like to see some discussion on judging people when you're living in the world. Are there any criteria or guidelines? Is there a line we don't want to cross? Love, Dharma ------ Come check out our brand new web site! Onelist: Making the Internet intimate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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