Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Maharishi Mahesh Bhogi

[Vaj]

On Jul 26, 2006, at 12:46 PM, markmeredith2002 wrote: The options Judy lays out is that everyone must either accept MMY's claim that he is a "great rishi" and an authentic yogi and address him such or they're being disrepectful of him.  To simply not view him as a great rishi, which according the spiritual texts I've read is quite an exclusive title, without any disrespect is not an option.  This is a version of "if you're not with us, you're against us".  It's the common attitude of authoritarian communities.   To call MMY a bad name is disrespectful, to call him by his actual name is not. I'm not sure this is a big deal or not.  The white house makes sure the media refer to bush's estate in texas as a "ranch" even though there's absolutely nothing ranchy going on there.  This is to reinforce his image as an average joe in the minds of the electorate.  These reinforcements can be subconsciously powerful.  I know some people who refuse to call MMY Maharishi because they feel it reinforces years of conditioning to see him that way, a way which doesn't fit their current understanding of him.  I respect people wanting to use someone's name rather than a title for this reason.  Otherwise I don't think it matters that much. Thanks for the words of sanity. You hit the nail right on the head. __._,_.___ To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "FairfieldLife" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. __,_._,___