Ep. 275 – Working With Truth in Relationships

Apr 14, 2025

In a captivating Q&A session, the discussion uncovers the essence of soulmates and the difference between marriage and cohabitation. Honest communication is emphasized as vital for deepening connections and spiritual intimacy. The complexities of open relationships are explored, shedding light on navigating differing spiritual paths between partners. Additionally, the conversation dives into the unique challenges faced by men and women in their spiritual awakenings, urging a reevaluation of gender roles in relationships.

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Soulmates Are Work, Not Labels

The concept of a soulmate is unclear unless one is deeply connected with their soul, not just personality.
Soulmates are people with whom one has work to do, often appearing in various forms, not just romantic.

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Marriage Shapes Spiritual Growth

Marriage varies culturally, ranging from lifelong commitment to flexible serial monogamy.
Spiritual growth in a relationship benefits from a partner who also wishes to awaken, but personal work continues regardless.

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Marriage As Spiritual Base

A marriage can be a supportive base for spiritual work rather than the central 'yoga' of relationship.
It is practical to find a partner who supports your journey but spiritual growth can proceed even without full mutual interest.

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In this classic Q&A session from the 1980s, Ram Dass talks about soul mates, marriage and open relationships, working with truth in relationships, and much more.

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Ram Dass begins with questions about soul mates and the difference between marriage and cohabitation. “I’m not sure,” he says, “I understand the term ‘soul mate’ other than people have work to do together, at times. Then, they may come together in many different forms.”
Ram Dass converses with an audience member about being on the spiritual path while having a partner who is not. Next comes a question about open relationships, which leads him to talk about the importance of working with truth in relationships.
Finally, Ram Dass answers a question about the different challenges men and women face in awakening through relationships. He talks about a quality of androgyny that can manifest in spiritual identity.

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“It is certainly possible to work with truth in a relationship, to get to the point where, more and more, you are safe in expressing what your impulses are and your truth of your moment. Truth is one of the vehicles for deepening spiritual awareness through another human being and if there is a license for that in any relationship – with guru, with friend, with lover, whatever it is – it is an absolutely optimum way of coming into a liquid spiritual relationship with another person.” – Ram Dass

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