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    I read about Garabandal in my old Catholic days... pretty interesting. Did you know people used to drive needles into the children's flesh in order to see if they were really in a state of divine ecstasy or not?

     

     

    Oh, that must be why the magazine used to be called, Needles. Kid you not. Whatever you make of it, the messages spoken by Mary are there to encourage Catholic to be better people. You might find that story of John Traynor interesting. This guy was shot up pretty bad during WWI. Because he was operated on in military hospital and given a lifelong pension for his injuries, his medical condition was well documented. Here's the link: http://www.cedarpost.com/JohnTraynor.htm


  2. Yesterday I received the magazine, Garabandal Journal. Since I only to Wired Magazine, wasn't sure what this was. Looking closer I have discovered that the zine is dedicated to the supernatural events that occured in a small village in northern Spain back in 1961, involving four young girls, ages 11 -12. I had no knowledge of this. I have now placed three related videos and links to 3 Websites at:

    http://www.cedarpost.com/GarabandalEvents.htm

     

    Hope you find this interesting. I think watching the videos top to bottom is best. Thank You, rsd


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    Makes Sai baba look like little worm. And he doesn't claim to be God. Imagine if he performed these acts in India.:D

     

    This is one of my favorites. Chris Angel walks through glass:

    http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=4IwcBADkz3w&NR=1

     

     

    Thanks for giving this link. I used to watch his show. Kind of lost track. I would love to see if he could do a bi-location stunt. Chris Angel is great!!! 5 Star Video!!!!!


  4. I was reading with interest the history of Deity of Shyamsundar over at the official website for the Sri Sri Radha Shyamsundar Temple, Vrindavan, India:

     

    http://www.radhashyamsundar.com/dh.htm

     

    I have a couple of questions. I asked them via their contact number but nobody has replied. So perhaps somebody on this forum can help.

     

    Regarding the cave that Sri Krishna Dasa stayed in for a good number of years ...has anyone seen it? If so, please tell me what you saw. Photos would be a bonus.

     

    It also said that his iron scraper had turned to gold. Shrila Jiva Goswami noted this. So my question ...is it still possible to see this scraper?

     

    Thank You, Hare Krishna, rsd


  5. Dear Avinash, thanks for your reply. Actually I just d to this thread ...the one I started ....because most of the replies were off subject. Of course I will check it now and then.

     

    Two days ago I placed my comment on this fellows blog. I think he is Catholic. Here is what has transpired:

     

    Dear Bleport,

    I spent five years living as a full-time devotee in the Hare Krishna Movement and have read your posting here with some interest.

    Yes, it is true that there are many faiths that are found in India. But there is no “Hindu” religion. “Hindus” was a word manufactured to describe the people in a certain geographical area. So it would be like the word, “American” or “Americans” or “Americanism”.

     

    Out of order …4. “Why do I exist?” I take shelter in the answers from both the Holy Bible and the Vedas. The words of Lord Jesus Christ are wonderful. Thank you. And my spiritual teacher taught me that I exist to serve God and to awaken my love for God.

     

    …3. What is reality? I would caution you against using your “Hindu” understanding. In very respected circles you would come across as a fool. Reality is that there is a God and reality is that He created me and reality is that my dharma - eternal nature - is to serve Him.

     

    …1. “How valuable is an individual?” I suggest that instead of reading Huston Smith to learn about the great religion of devotion led by Lord Krishna and more recently Lord Shri Krishna Chaitanya and the followers of the Gaudia Vaishnava Movement, instead you read the books of Shrila Prabhupada, the founder of the Hare Krishna Movement (see BOOKS @ http://www.cedarpost.com). At least you will gain a clear picture of the facts and give a much better sermon. In the eyes of God, of course, we are all uniquely and deeply loved by Him.

     

    …2. “What makes me significant, unique, and worthy?” Similar to question 1. Your “Hindu” side of the question might be relevant to certain people in India, but it is nothing that I was ever taught. Far from it. Obeying the word of God makes me worthy. I was created as a unique spiritual spark and if I use my life to serve the Lord, then that significance will make all the difference.

     

    I pray daily, “Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for saving me. Bless those who have prayed for me. Have mercy on me a sinner” …(addressing the Beloved Lord of the Bible).

     

    We are all on a sinking ship. But the Lord is so kind that He has given access to His lifeboat, to one and to all. In this lifeboat He has placed everything we need. This lifeboat is His Holy Name. It is the prescribed method of religion for the age that we live in (kali yuga). The Christian description of this method is found in the wonderful book, “The Way of the Pilgrim” (also in the book section/cedarpost.com). The “Hindu” description of this method is found in countless spiritual gems of literatures.

    Respectfully, Rohini-suta dasa/ Ronald E. Boutelle

     

    Ronald,

    Thanks for your input. I found that what is most difficult about approaching Hinduism (and yes, I understand that is an imported term–but it is also a given term for discussion sake if people are going to know what I am speaking of) is that there is such a diverse understanding of so many ideas and concepts.

     

    As I understand it there are paths that depict a great personal God (Bhakti) but there are also other paths that do not see God this way, or even as singular, and many understandings are pantheistic or polytheistic.

    I am open to hearing about where you think Huston Smith goes wrong and how the Krishna viewpoint puts more emphasis on the individual.

    I do wonder what the prayer of salvation is in regards to? Also, what do you mean by being a sinner? Are you giving these concepts meaning foreign to orthodox Christian belief? Or do you mean the same thing we mean?

     

    blueport,

    Thankfully I have been spared the many paths found in India that stray from the teachings of the Vaishnava Acharyas (teachers). There are only two paths that I know of that depict a great personal God: Christianity and the path of loving devotional service to Lord Krishna or Govinda, as taught by the followers of the Gaudia Vaishnava Movement. This flower blossomed when Lord Shri Krishna Chaitanya took birth along with his many eternal servants …about 500 years ago.

     

    Regarding Mr. Smith, my only point is why study his ideas when you have so easily available books by a living Vaishnava Saint, Shrila Prabhupada (http://www.iskconirm.com/SPBiog.htm)? If you want the best understanding, then this only makes sense. Hmm …a Martian lands and instead of talking to HIM about what life on Mars is like, instead the world’s greatest Martian scientist is summoned for insight. And that guy has never even been in orbit around the earth.

     

    While it is true that I am fond of Orthodox Christianity, I have spent equal if not more time with other branches.

     

    Regarding my “prayer for savation,” it is mostly a prayer of thanks. In a past life I owned a pack of vicious dogs that I used to kill Christians …in Rome. All I can say is that this is very real to me. I simply remember. Ever see the TV mini series, A.D.? Anyhow, at first I was terribly upset by this history and after a few day I understood why. This defused the horrible feelings, but left me with the memory of what I had done. Not something to be proud of. Not something to even talk about because people will think I am a nut. Anyhow, many years passed. During this time I wasn’t racked with guilt. Just an ever-present knowledge of my past-wicked deeds. What could be worse? But one day, not so long ago I was outside. I live in a beautiful area. In the country. My wife and I are so fortunate. Our home is paid for. Deer are in our front yard. At 62 I am happy and healthy and I love God. But then not so long ago it struck me …If I had actually been that beast in Rome, then why am I not in hell? Why living so nicely? Hmm… I thought about this for sometime. Then it dawned on me. The only reason I am not in hell is because one of the Christians that survived (a mother? a father?) prayed in the name of Lord Jesus Christ for God to forgive me. That is the only possible explanation. So when I pray, “Dear Heavenly Father,” I am addressing the same God that was addressed on my behalf. When I say, “Thank you for Saving me,” well, this is pretty obvious why I say that. “Bless those who have prayed for me” is something I want to say because I owe my very life to them. Again, this is 100% real to me. But, of course, it may be just a figment of my imagination. However, I don’t think so. “Have mercy on me, a sinner,” I say because it ties in so nicely with the Jesus Prayer that the Pilgrim has made so famous. Yes, I have been saved. Lord Jesus Christ has my eternal allegence. Have my sins been forgiven? Yes. Do I still sin? Yes. Where do I place my faith? In the Lord’s Holy Name.

     

    Most Christians are either appalled at my mixing religions or simply perplexed beyond comprehension. I don’t mean to disturb anyone. As for me, I just don’t see any contradiction. Lord Jesus Christ’s birth was even predicted in the Vedas. It said that he would be born of a virgin. I think the name of Mary is even mentioned. Just writing this much is difficult for me. I am not much of a scholar. I just know a few things. I know what it mean to be easy on others and to forgive them.

    Thank you for letting me comment.

     

    I guess the only problem with focusing on the writings of Shrila Prabhupada is I am not trying to address one school of thought that is either part of or derived from Hindu concepts, but rather the general agreements (as few as there may be). I am well aware though that this is mostly for pragmatics sake since in addressing a crowd, rather than an individual, I cannot ask for a person to clarify this or that belief. So when I spoke this weekend I had to generalize.

     

    If I were to follow your suggestion it might be seen as the equivalent of someone from another religious tradition addressing Christians while only focusing on the writings of say John Calvin.

     

    Your testimony is interesting, though to accept it on its grounds would mean redefining the Judeo-Christian contrast of resurrected life over and against reincarnation. As I am sure you are well aware of, resurrection is a staple doctrine of the Christian faith. And though I am pleased to read that you find our Lord Jesus Christ to be such an important figure in your life, I do have to say I am one of those who is not fond of synconizing religions where they shouldn’t be syncronized. And the absolute Lordship of Jesus is one of those areas.

     

    Again, thank you for your comments. I would also like you to know that love and respect for Lord Jesus Christ is absolutely profound within the “Hare Krishna Movement.” True, my situation is a bit different but regardless, this fact remains.

     

    I think you would enjoy reading the introduction to the Bhagavad-gita (The Song of God). This link will take you directly to it, free of charge.

    http://causelessmercy.com/BgIntroduction.htm

    It opens with some short prayers but quickly moves on to the introduction.

     

    Although I have read briefs covering all major religions, I don’t have a strong desire delve into them much beyond a general understanding. However, I did take any entire year’s worth of free time studying the Holy Bible. This was very worthwhile. I have also written a book (a free e-book) and inside there are several places where I make comments based on my time spent during that year. Here is where you can find my book:

    http://www.cedarpost.com/kataobm/Default.htm

     

    As far as “the absolute Lordship of Jesus Christ,” I am sure that at times, even He can be seen prostrated before another, greater than Himself.

     

    Of course I am speaking of God, the father, whom Jesus Christ speaks of.

    It seems to me the Christians say that there is only one God who had only one Son and that the only way to the Father is thru His only Son. Sounds airtight to me.

     

    However, from my honest perspective, God, the Father, is all powerful and is very capable and has many Holy Sons. Otherwise, if you say that God is only potent enough to have one son, you are saying that He is not all powerful.

     

    Also, why the main body of Christianity is so dead-serious certain about this, is a bit odd considering the following:

     

    1 CORINTHIANS 13:12 …We can see and understand only a little about God now, as if we were peering at His reflection in a poor mirror. Now all I know is hazy and blurred.

    JOHN 16:12 …Oh, there is so much more I want to tell you, but you can’t understand it now.

     

    Sounds to me like there is a great more possible with God than the view that He only has one son. But don’t get me wrong. That one son is 100% capable of delivering us to paradise. One doesn’t need more than Jesus. He is not lacking. A person isn’t short changed because he only follows the path of Christ. Personally, I would never encourage someone to leave Jesus for a better choice.

     

    On the other hand, the great spiritual movement that began 500 years ago with appearance of Lord Chaitanya is beating a mighty drum all around the world that is pounding out the Lord’s Holy Name. Just as the Christian tradition of calling upon the Holy Name of Jesus Christ has brought salvation to millions, the followers of Lord Chaitanya are not so different when you get right down to it. The theology is the same once you remove the limitations of the One God One Son doctrine. Ok, you might say that it isn’t you saying this, but Jesus.

     

    You have to put what Jesus was saying in context. There is time and circumstance to take into consideration.

     

    JOHN 16:25 …These things I have spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall show you plainly the Father.

     

    Just pretend for a moment, what if? What if on that day of your personal, full-blow, fully conscious, fully spiritual encounter with God …when the hazy mirror has been lifted and all before you is crystal clear …what if you see that the Lord has many sons. I am curious. How would you feel about that? Can you entertain this possibility? Just curious.

     

    (Emma has commented now): Ah, yes. Seriously, Brian, I don’t think I’ve ever had more fun on your blog than I had tonight reading these notes and the ensuing discussion. Sometime when we’re in the same state, we’ll have to have a similar discussion. Ronald E. Boutelle, thank you for your openness and the time you’re investing in this discussion. Your viewpoint is invaluable to the topic, in my opinion.


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    ...this, Real Krishna Consciousness doesn't really get out to the suffering masses which is Sri Sri Guru-Gauranga's Real Intent and Purpose. Instead of luminosity there's mostly animosity created by officious religiousity. quote]

     

    Many years ago I was feeding the homeless under the banner of Food of Life. Mostly I was dealing with drunks and dopers and I found the service lacking. Even so, we had a solid program going. Then one day a tornado struck a small community nearby. I didn't think much about it at the time but after two nights I saw an interview on the television about this guy who just packed up his van full of food and went out there to help. Somehow this moved me and the next morning I took our Food for Life van out to this community. After talking my way past the police lines, I began feeding what I suddenly discovered was an entirely different group of "homeless" ...those who are temporaily homeless due to a natural disaster. I was also feeding police, firemen, new reporters, etc. Along with this discovery was a whole new level of appreciation that I had never recieved from the homeless I had been dealing with back in Denver. People actually thanked me from the bottom of their hearts.

     

    I then took several disaster-relief classes from the State of Colorado and earned some certification. I began to understand the mechanic that take place during a disaster. Such as just who is authorized to enter the disaster zone.

     

    Things began to occur to me and I founded, Krishna Disaster Relief. I joined the Colorado branch of NOVAD. One day I received a call from the head of the American Red Cross in Denver and was told that a man from Washington, D.C. wanted to speak with me at the Denver Federal Center. During this meeting the gentleman invited Krishna Disaster Relief to become a member of NOVAD, which is a federal government agency that host a number of disaster relief agencies. He told me that NOVAD was running into a great number of vegetarians during their disaster relief work and wanted Krishna Disaster Relief to help out. This was key to getting past the police lines and into the center of the disaster. People love a hero and I felt that here was an excellent way to make a huge impact with an enormously wide section of the public. What if everytime there was a disaster ...that is always shown in living color by CNN and Fox News ...inside millions of home ...what if everytime they sat watching one of these events unfold in their livingrooms, there was Lord Krishna helping out?

     

    Also, what a wonderful activity to attract new members into the ranks of Srila Prabhupada. Talk about exciting! The alarm rings and everyone flies into action. There is an ocean of nectar here.

     

    This is still a valid concept, in my opinion. I wrote and published all of this down in book form. You can read it here: Lord Krishna in the 21st Century .

     

    http://www.cedarpost.com/LK21/default.htm

     

    Back during the time I was trying to make all this happen, I simply could not get ISKCON's full backing. Look, I am simply a pot washer. But the concept did seem to appeal to many. At the time, H. H. Tamal Krsna Goswami gave me $500 to try to make it a reality. Also, H. H. Bhakta Tirta Swami (sp?) gave me his full blessing. But other key power figures in ISKCON were not moved. Like I said, I'm only the pot washer and I don't think they wanted to invest much power into me. And never being one to keep quiet, I am certain that didn't help my cause, either. I have to accept the lions share of the failure.

     

    Sadly, I ended up having to decline their offer, asking instead for a rain check. This was hard for me to believe. Here was the United States Government extending a warm invitation to Krishna Disaster Relief to become part of our nation's disaster relief structure and I had to say, no. I don't think Srila Prabhupada would have been pleased.

     

    It is still a wonderful concept. The book I wrote was my last gasp. I wrote it as a kind of a manual. Who knows, perhaps someday it will become a reality. Everyone love a hero. We say that Krishna is the greatest hero. Here is a simple formula to tie the two together. rsd


  7. I remember when the book, Preaching is the Essence was released. In it Srila Prabhupada said that the first step, when preaching, is to make friends with that person. I found this so profound. So natural. This is the approach I always take, always being careful that friendship is the foundation. Even if a person never asks me a single question about my religion ...about Lord Krishna ...if at the end of that person's life he looks back on me and say's to his friends, "Well, I really don't know what he believes. I know its different, but what matters is that he is one of my best friends."

    Srila Prabhupada said that just appreciating a devotee is a great step forward ...full of blessings. rsd


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    Rohini-ji, just let it go... There is no end to such comparisons and inter-religious discussions. Just embrace the tradition of your choice and run with it. There are thousands of varieties of each religion and ultimately such debates can't even scratch the surface of what really takes place here. Too many variables.

     

     

    Dear Kulapavana, Thank you for you words of wisdom. Not often, but every now and then I will have a nice conversation with a Christian. Recently two brothers attended one of my small gatherings. One is a Hare Krishna priest, the other a Catholic priest. He came twice and we all spent a wonderful time together. Again, thank you for your concern. All glories to the Holy Names of Sri Krsna and His devotees. rsd


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    I am not sure there will be an effective way to address the issues with the pastor because unless he or she is willing to dialogue about the issue, they will not listen to what is said.

     

    i would point out though to this person that they are presenting a very biased and inaccurate image of sanatana dharma. "hinduism" as he calls it is incredibly diverse and the philosophy he is presenting is one of many different understandings. he is in a way building a straw man with his presentation.

     

    to cbrahma- krishna gave a straight forward path to salvation, not only jesus.

     

    blessings

     

    Thank you. rsd


  10. The one thing I really hate is information that is incorrect. Especially when it is directed at religion; especially when it involved wrong comparisons between Christianity and "Hinduism."

     

    Below are 4 key points that are going to be used in a church sermon, taken off a pastor's blog. I want to make an appropriate comment. But first I am going to ask for some help here. Without writing a book, would you please give me your brief comments for each topic. I will watch the replies here and late assemble them into a final reply that I will post as a comment on his blog. Thank you so much. rsd

     

     

    Sermon Discussion Questions

    1. “How valuable is an individual?”

    Hinduism: The individual finds his/her value in two areas (1) atman is part of Brahman and (2) the concept of Dharma. The individual finds great worth in being part of everything. As religious scholar Huston Smith noted, when we see that our current life is simply part of many, many lives of our own and part of the great reality we put less significance on the moment. Dharma is living out your role. This is how the cast system developed in India. It has its benefits–it encourages one to be content in this life. Of course, the down side is that this very idea keeps people from ever seeking more in this life, struggling to accumulate Karma.

    Jesus: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son.” God loves each person infinitely and because of this sent Jesus into the world to reunite humanity with her Creator. Jesus said, “I have come to give my life as a ransom to save the world.”

    Jesus goes out of his way to speak to the Samaritan woman at the well. This story is a microcosm of Jesus’ greater ministry. Jesus healed the sick. Loved the poor. He forgave prostitutes. He values women and children in a society where they had no value.

    2. “What makes me significant, unique, and worthy?”

    Hinduism: Again, concepts like significance, uniqueness, and worth are relative in Hindu thought. It is counter narcissism. We can only live in our current Dharma, accumulate Karma, and work out of Samsara toward moskha. The better a person you are the closer you are to realizing self is secondary to the Path of Renunciation–the way of becoming one with everything. Basically, you try to lose your uniqueness and become one with Brahman, the impersonal force of God.

    Jesus: Jesus told a story about one sheep being lost out of a crowd of ninety-nine. Jesus said that the shepherd went looking for the one–because that one sheep was that valuable. The shepherd of course represents God who Jesus himself represents. Since Christianity is more relational when speaking of God, this means God seeks to have a relationship with every single person. Even when we reject him, the Apostle Paul says, he first loved us in the state of Godlessness. Jesus would say, “What makes you significant and unique and worthy is my love.” You are significant because I am willing to die for you. You are unique because I created you. You are worthy because I have revalued you with my blood.”

    3. What is reality?

    Hinduism: Brahman is reality. We are all part of Brahman. That is the key. When you realize this truth you become less self-centered and begin to find your greater self that fills all. You are one with everything and everything is one with you. We are living a trance-like existence, the world we live in is not real, what is real is when you lose your self and identify with Brahman.

    Jesus: In the Jewish worldview that Jesus was in the opening line of Genesis says it all, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. God existed. Hinduism agrees with the pre-Creation reality. God was all there was. But the Jewish-Christian story diverts at this point when it says God made something other than himself and called it good–then added humanity and called it “very good”.

    4. “Why do I exist?”

    Hinduism: I am sure different Hindu thinkers and philosophers have answered this question a million different ways over the years. Huston Smith says the Hinduism says we all really want being, knowledge, and joy. When we begin to let go of our self over a period of several lives and realize we are one with all we find out greater being, we come to knowledge of how reality works, and we are free of the shallow impulses of day to day life that wears so many down. This is accomplished through one of the four yoga paths.

    Christ: Humanity is the glory of God. Genesis shows it. Paul talks about it in Romans and Colossians. One time a sick person was brought before Jesus and Jesus was asked if it was his pre-birth sins or his parents sins that caused him to be as he was. Jesus said it was neither–it was so that God could be glorified.

    Christ says our purpose for existence was to be loved and give love. We were created affectionately by God to enjoy creation and life. We were created for fellowship with God. We were created for relationships with others. We were created as the crowning piece to God’s living art.

    Key Phrases and Terms

     

    atman- a term referring to the “true” self. Similar to the idea some Christians have of the soul.

    Bhagvad Gita- “The most popular scripture in contemporary Hinduism…[that] popularizes the teachings of the earlier more philosophical Upanishads by describing three different paths to God: the discipline of devotion (bhakti yoga), action (karma yoga), and knowledge jnana yoga (Prothero, 162).”

    Brahman- “In Hindu thought brahman (neuter gender) is the abstract, impersonal Absolute. The Absolute is said to be nirguna (beyond-quality), pure, eternal. When characterized with qualities, the ‘qualified brahman’ (saguna brahman) becomes the imminant cause of the universe (Dictionary of Religions, 80).

    Dharma- This concept covers “ideas of cosmic, natural, and social order. It is the nearest equivalent to the Western concept of ‘religion’, thought without the implied distinction between sacred and secular areas of life (Dictionary of Religions, 135).”

    karma- “…refers both to an action and its consequences, but the term connotes more broadly the ethical law of cause and effect the drives samsara…According to this law, which like gravity operates without divine intervention, positive consequences follow from good actions and negative consequences from bad actions–either in this lifetime or in a future incarnation (Prothero, 196).”

    Mahadevas- These are the “great gods” of Hinduism. Much like the concept of the Trinity this triune god (Trimurti) is represented by Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer.

    moksha- ” ‘Setting free’, ‘liberation’, generally seen as the goal of the spiritual life in the Indian religions: release from Samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth (Dictionary of Religions, 320).

    Samsara- the cycle of death and rebirth.Yogas- The four paths are known as yoga. (1) Inana yoga is the way of knowledge. It is the path for “thinking people”. This consist of learning, thinking, and eventually beginning to understand oneself as “spirit”. (2) Bhakti yoga is the path of love. (3) The karma yoga is the path of work. This path places a high value on duty to society. (4) Raja yoga “is the way to God through psychophysical experiments” (Smith, 26-50).


  11. Over on my website: www.cedarpost.com >Links ...I have just posted a link to where they offer a program that allows you to make your own transcendental ringtones. Perhaps this is the way to go. Make your own. sounds like fun. Personally, I have not tried it. I use other software programs. But this one is all set up for phones. Well, most phones. Well, most phone in America.


  12. Sorry for all the caps. Nothing meant by it. Anyhow...

     

     

    YOUR CHOICE OF WORDS SEEM TO BE BENT ON STERILIZING YOGA AND THE SOUL, AS IF YOU ARE NOT PART OF, OR ABOVE RELIGION. I WONDER WHAT YOU HOPE TO SEE WHEN YOU BECOME UNTIED. THE GOOD THING IS THAT YOU ARE TRYING TO PERCEIVE THE TRUTH. NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT. AND RIGHT, "BELIEF IS REPLACED WITH DIRECT PERCETION." THAT'S A VERY RELIGIOUS STATEMENT. I CAN CERTAINLY RELATE TO IT.

     

    AS I SEE IT, WHO CARES WHAT THE GREAT AVATARS USED TO PREACH WITH; SYMBOLISM OR SILENCE? I DON'T SEE ANY FAULT. WAS JESUS WRONG? OUT OF THEIR GREAT LOVE AND COMPASSION THEY DO WHAT THEY DO. OK, AMONGST THEMSELVES, ALL SITTING AROUND WITH GOD, YEAH, THAT WOULD BE A DIFFERENT KIND OF RAP. I THINK THE "NEED" YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT DEPENDS ON THE TIME AND CIRCUMSTANCE.

     

    WHAT OLD BELIEFS DO YOU FEEL ARE OUTDATED? ARE YOU SAYING THAT ALL THAT IS NEEDED IS YOGA? WHAT KIND OF YOGA? AREN'T THERE A FEW DIFFERENT SCHOOLS OF YOGA?

     

    YOU SEEM TO BE IMPLYING THAT YOU ARE A TEACHER. WITHOUT TEACHERS WE'D PROBABLY ALL BE DOOMED. WHAT IS THE NAME OF YOUR TEACHER?

     

    YOUR DEMAND TO BE LISTENED TO SEEMS TO BE HEAVILY CLOAKED IN SYMBOLISM. NOT A SLAM. JUST NOTICING THAT. BUT, YES, THE TEACHER IS THERE FOR US.

     

    YOU SPEAK HIGHLY OF THE INTERNET AND MODERN INTELLIGENCE. SURELY YOU HAVE BUILT A WEBSITE WHERE FOLKS CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT WHO YOU ARE. WHAT'S THE URL?


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    what do dream mean do they mean anything at all.......i was told that dreams are a figment of our imagination, i belive that to an extent....but what about when u have dreams about the gods.....ive have had dream about lord krishna, mother laxmi, mother durga,genesha, and lord shive....what do does that mean, is it just my imagination???????

     

    I would say you have been blessed to have had dreams with such great souls. What else does all this mean? ...I think you are the best person to answer that.

     

    Whether you are conscious of something real, or something unreal, the facts is, you are conscious. Like a person who is blind; saying they are blind. But when you ask them to concentrate and tell you what they see, they say, I just see black. Or whatever. Ok then, you are not blind. You can see black.

     

    The fact is, even you admit that you are conscious. You remember your dreams and know how to use a computer. And I got your message. So you are conscious. Ok, you say you are unhappy. This is the real issue. I often tell my friends that it all boils down to, quality of consciousness. Right now your quality sucks. Well, that can and will change. Get worse, stay the same, or get better. Our actions produce results. If you are unhappy, then there are wrong actions involved, most likely. Right actions produce right results. Not always, but normally. If you want, look at my invitation at www.cedarpost.com. Perhaps this would help.

     

    rsd


  14. On my website: www.cedarpost.com ...there is a "special link" - Beautiful Stories of the Lord. Click on this special link and you will find the wonderful story of Ananda Vrndavana d.d. I just posted this after talking to her on the phone. I wanted to get the facts straight. There are a couple of other stories there, also. The miracle that happened to John Traynor at Lourdes, France is worth reading.


  15. Thanks for this website. Didn't know it existed. Jayananda was the second devotee I met in NYC. He let me stay in his room for a week. I then joined ISKCON. Later he would ask me to laminate pictures of Prabhupada for him. Because I was working with Ganapati Swami in the RDTSKP office I could do this for him. He went to LA for medical treatment and when I heard how sick he was I laminated a big picture for him and sent it to him. rsd

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