Guest guest Posted January 10, 2000 Report Share Posted January 10, 2000 What is going on with someone who makes expressions that seem to show genuine clarity to start with and then falls into increasing corruption? Supposing that this person does not start out with a cynical intent, is their awareness only a pseudoawareness or a partial awareness or is the person aware but unable to resist the circumstances, and how does such a person avoid the trap? andrew Good question Andrew. Probably that must be left up to that particular guru guy or gal. And maybe there is not much that person can do about it. On the other hand some cautionary guidance to the would be disciples might be helpful. I think Jan has addressed the issue of psuedo gurus or minor teachers before quite well. As Dan points out the tendency on part of the "disciples" who "love" their "master" is to rationalize the destructive and bizarre behavior of the "guru" as having some deep spiritual basis. I have even seen exploitative behavior at many levels being interpreted by disciples as being for their own good. There are actual victims of false teachers who struggle with the consequences for many years after they leave the "holy ground" so to speak. This is a touchy topic. But we have some very wise and experienced people on this list who see through all the hype and give a sober and a rational analysis of what is going on. It is not pleasant but waking up is not always easy. Harsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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