To the group on Guru vs Gurus

[Guest guest]

Rick Archer wrote:

 

> > When one is totally solid in the relationship with one's Guru, then

there is no conflict.

 

 

Mahamuni wrote:

 

> > In the Ramayana, Vasishtha was Rama's guru, but when Rama went to the

> > forest, he visited many gurus and saints along the way and was even

> > initiated by some of them.

 

 

 

Dear Everyone ~ it seems this debate/discussion is taking over the group. It

makes me think of the Bible. Depending on where one reads, one can find

justification for one belief, and then another can find justification for the

exact opposite belief. I am wondering if we can find a new topic to turn to?

We

are becoming like what GeorgeSon called the dog chasing its own tail. Jai

Jai Ma ~ Linda

 

P.S. Of course, it is not up to me or anyone really what the group chooses

to discuss, so I am sure that if people want to continue this thread, they

will. Previously, I promised I was not writing anymore one this topic, but I

couldn't help it.

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Om Namah Shivaya:

 

Dear Linda:

 

I have sincere respect and admiration for Linda's significant role in

this E-Satsang.

 

Have benefitted from Linda's keen insights into our main theme (no

matter what the subject) Beloved Amma.

 

With an oceanic amount of hesitation I am in a quandary over the your

byline "Guru vs. Gurus".

 

The discussion was begun by myself. The intention was to

discuss whether it is appropriate to see other Saints when they

bccome available.

 

Itis assumed that your byline means keeping the holy company of ONE

Guru versus two.

So Lindaji I sincerely apologize

for any discomfort generating from the thread.

 

Ultimately I apologize for causing any members discomfort in

this

sacred space. I am new in Spiritual Life and often

clumsy.

 

The problem inherent in exchanges involving dual (not duel) Gurus is

that the disciples consider it extremely personal. This is certainly

understandable.

 

How one relates to ones own PERSONAL guru transcends the common

notion of intimacy.

 

We are all a little different in our development.

Some are FULLY RIPENED (this would not be GeorgeSon)

 

Others are middle of the spectrum RIPE. (Still not me)

Another possible class is the beginner in Spirituality green around

the edges. (BINGO THAT would BE ME!!!)

 

Two seedlets (AKA centavos) are offered in my posts. But remember

this is a novice

posting.

 

I SINCERELY RESPECT ALL OPINIONS ON SEEING OTHER GURUS. Some of you

can practice this and come away enriched. Others as Bala warns, may

be derailed and deluded (SORRY FOR THE TRAIN PUN) As Nirmala offered

we can ask Amma (Herself) if uncertain.

 

There is no right or wrong way because some are more spiritually ripe

than

others. I have heard the spiritual metaphor of putting a fence

around a

baby tree to protect it from animal interlopers. Yet after proper

sunlight, and gardening Seva that very same tree once mature can

contain a tied down elephant behemoth.

 

Anyone who has seen other Gurus and wants to share their experiences

can write me off-line.

 

I wish them the highest good in that endeavor. I will stay in my

plant nursery until I grow stronger.

 

We make our choices

and reap the benefits.

I pray that Amma blesses us in our path. As Amalia says "it is

growthful"

 

Ammas Little Sappling (HOPEFULLY NOT SAP),

 

GeorgeSon

 

P.S. I agree that this thread can dissolve