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Re: this makes a great deal of sense
Thanks lion. I am reminded of something I once read ... paraphrased, it says ... what great men think are our own rejected thoughts presented with an alienated beauty.
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anib
on June 8, 2010 at 9:50 AM
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shobana
I hope, my dear dost Shobs, that you find these discursive discussions meaningful, an for this, my
says a big thank you to you. .
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anib
on June 8, 2010 at 9:46 AM
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this makes a great deal of sense
Often in the means of "why did I never think of that?" or an understanding of opinions held but never vocalised. I think I shall return to reread this, as so much of it resonated with me
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lionreign
on June 8, 2010 at 8:10 AM
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Abanerjee - This is an excellent depiction of intellectual attainment. I really like the ego and egolessness of it. Thank you for this and your visit. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Just a fun write dost.
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shobana
on June 7, 2010 at 10:39 PM
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Kabu
You are absolutely right, kabu. There are innumerable paths, all leading to that One goal, the Absolute, some are straight up but requires too much of effort, shorter route, as in climbing the top of a mountain, others are winding and more time-consuming. So, all depends on one's capacities and temperament. Since I was writing in reference the first two chapters therefore the two paths were the subject of discussion. The Christian way is the path of faith and devotion, one of the best paths, for the East this is Bhakti Yoga, and one of the finest, though difficult, is Raja Yoga, the kingly path. And since they all take man as a unit, it is not Hindu ... in fact, you'll be surprised to know that these do very lightly come under the folds of religion, they are more a scientific teaching to benefit mankind as a whole. I thank you kabu from the bottom of my heart.
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anib
on June 7, 2010 at 8:23 PM
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sam
Yes, to lose the ego ... whenever there is an expansion of the spirits, say, as in love, a song, seeing a work of art, nature's beauty, the undulating seas, we forget the self, the ego, for a while vanishes. Similarly, if devotion and faith is total, the ego is annihilated in one's being continually in joyful spirits. Just thought that I will add this, to your comment.
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anib
on June 7, 2010 at 8:07 PM
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sam
Thank you so much sam for your concentrated readings of all these entries. It makes my effort worth its while. There is a universal feel in all these teachings of Krishna in the Gita, and I also stand amazed that you have read all the verses, all 700 of them. The first two chapters are over, the third begins with Arjuna's confusion, asking Krishna ... sometimes you say Karma Yoga is better and sometimes you say Gyana Yoga is better, why then do you appoint me to such heinous an act as killings in the battle, and why should I not instead take refuge in the Yoga of Intelligence. What happens thereafter is very grand, an expose of the whole concept of Karma Yoga. Once again, great many thanks, sam .
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anib
on June 7, 2010 at 8:01 PM
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I read your comment back to my comments and appreciated what you had to say
I do like the thought of travelling the path for as far as one is able. Obviously there are different paths and lengths of paths that a person is called to or able to follow. I have no trouble welding the Eastern concepts ...religions with my Christianity for that is my inner strength and knowledge of God.
I appreciate the thought of doing everything in God's name for that has been my work ethic always...... now I have time to garden, and write, read and contemplate and care for God's small creatures. I am at peace so I suppose in my way I am following my path to enlightment...not that I can get there in this life I know.
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Kabu
on June 7, 2010 at 4:24 PM
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I really liked we need to find out who we are not! And this so marvelous:
..."work in utter detachment, let the consciousness of the doer not remain; so involved, success or failure will not affect you, this equanimity is called Yoga”. I truly think that when we lose the ego, truly lose, then success or failure will not affect one! So good, it is one to remember! A wonderful explanation in this essay, too! sam
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sam444
on June 7, 2010 at 4:21 PM
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