Guest guest Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Dear Prasadini: Prasadini wrote: "I think as a country our priorities are definitely misplaced." The priority of America is a crude uncivil blend of survival of the fittest. Dog eat dog prevails by and large. The priorities Amma wants nations to abide by are SPIRITUAL VALUES. The feeding of the soul is necessary too. It appears that many progressives analyze solely in economic terms. That is acceptable but a little incomplete. Without a doubt FOOD CLOTHING AND SHELTER come first. The stomach must be fed before spiritual instructions can be of value. Who cares for Vedanta or even Sadgurus if the stomach is empty. Prasadini I am Just clumsily trying to insert the non-economic into the discussion here insinuating that it is not JUST an economic issue. We need to evaluate the spiritually impoverished as well. Prasadini next said: "This is all just so sad that the only place to find comfort is in Mother" The poverty in America is a scandal. No doubt about it. But if it leads to the feeling I have nothing and that (albeit sad feeling) leads to God then perhaps it ain't all bad. This may be what Jesus meant in the statement: "The meek shall inherit the earth". Adversity can lead to faith in a higher power. Conversely wealth can lead to spiritual bankruptcy. Amma of course demands both material sustenance and spiritual consciousness. Food must be placed right beside scripture. One cannot learn with a growling stomach. But if despair leads a Jiva to God and a sense of hitting bottom comes, then it is certainly bad but not all bad. I sometimes feel that material poverty helped lead me to Amma. I would rather be poor with Amma than rich without Her, With Love Lokaha Samastaha Sukinoh Bhavanthu GeorgeSon P.S. Happy Labor Day Weekend - darling Amma Children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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