To Sweta about Amma on marijuana (was: what does Amma say about . . .)

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Sweta wrote:

 

>> If memory serves me correctly, Amma said something like, since so many of

Her children >> use it, She's not telling them to not use it. But, it's

akin to rowing a boat all night in the >> dark, only discover upon sunrise,

that

the boat was tied to the dock, the entire time. I

>> think Amma may have been inferring that it can give the feeling of having

a spiritual

>> experince, while not giving the real thing. My own view based on a

beginner's experience, >> is that real spiritual experiences, far surpass the

bliss of drug induced experiences.

 

 

 

 

Dear Sweta and All ~ first let me say I couldn't agree more. True spiritual

experiences far outweigh those that are drug induced ... there is no

comparison (hey, I was a teen and young woman in the 60's). I have followed

this

thread with interest. So far I have not see anyone bring the issue of the

medical

use of marijuana to the discussion. It has been demonstrated, particular with

those who have AIDS that marijuana can help them overcome the nausea, which

makes it difficult for them to eat. It also reduces pain. And when you think

of it ... it is preferable to use something natural in these types of cases

or some synthetic drug?

 

I guess I am saying it has it's uses. (Also, if growing hemp were legal in

the US, many trees could be saved, because hemp can be used to make paper,

textiles, clothing, etc.). But I do agree, and will say again, that, in my own

mind taking marijuana to have a spiritual experience is like eating a picture

of a banana ... not the real thing. Jai Ma ~ Linda