> The trick is to dispel the illusion, not just by denial of its > existence but by un-entanglement of the jiva/soul with it! Mere denial > is not enough, the residual samskaras (impressions in the mind) are > deeply rooted in the subconscious. > > Awareness of the one 'Reality' (God), at those subtle levels alone, > dispels the notion of duality/illusion, not till then. >
Hello, I pick out some of the posts from my other group that I think are really deep, then pass them along here. The last post is watching a one to one exchange with what looks like one having profound and fast changes now, and the guidance that is administered as is needed. I have followed the journey of that disciple since she came on line one year ago, and then just took Diksha in Arizona last week. Swami G drove 2 full days to go out and give the diksha. Anyway, Swami G said the interest is not so much about weather of not Maharishi found some loophole and is whatever he is ( I am quite sure he says on Larry King- "I am a purusha, sanyasi if you know the word, a monk" ) The interest is in the state of the disciples in any movement. If they are in confusion, or are being mislead by unscrupulous Gurus, as a compassionate offer, Swami G is there to clear the air for those interested in entering this path. This path, as was just pointed out in the last post is for the mystic, and for those that want Realization above all else. Actually, anyone contacting Swami G, if the inquiry is sincere and honest, it is responded to, actually it may also get a response if it is insincere and dishonest, but knowing the way the path is here, the response will be to tell you straight forward- you have come here without integrity, in a dishonest and insincere way. There are loads of movements out there, with disciples left in major confusion and hurt, as a result of sometimes outright abuse and dishonesty on a part of the Guru. So, it is my interest hobby to inquire ( not so much Swami G)- hey!- did you hear what I just heard? This post where MMY describing how he felt caged up all these years do to poor vastu. This in itself caught my eyebrows, but now putting some of these other things together- I put it out, maybe someone has heard an explaination from MMY. However, I was a TM teacher and of reasonable intelligence and never heard these things answered properly, and actually I didn't even know what questions to ask at that time. I did post MMY talking about Guru Dev, and it is the closest thing that I have heard so far to MMY answering questions about this tradtion thing. The excuse is he must of known but it wasn't brought up so time wouldn't be wasted planning. While this is a fun response and it drew laughter, it is simply a state of confusion to not have these things cleared up. Since MMY has not given an answer that I know of yet, I pass along again the comment that Swami G made- the north had Guri prevelent as one of the dasnamis, and there would have been no objection for a non Braman to take sanyas, for which he would then be a sanyasi, and then he would wear orange. This is my understanding. If this is such a small issue, why did Guru Dev wear orange? Why did Guru dev officially take sanyas? If it is such a small issue about the Guru declaring the disciple enlightened and then giving charge to that one to be a guru, why did Yogananada do it? why to many Guru's make this point as being so significant? I think most gurus that have done this would say yes, this is the way it goes and yes, all this is very significant. Tanmay
