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Unexpected Encounters
- Raghu Marcus's passport was expiring, leading him to Delhi for renewal.
- A series of unexpected encounters with Maharaji and Kalu Rinpoche led to a profound spiritual experience.
Rationality as a Barrier
- Ouspensky, a student of Gurdjieff, sought a rational path to spiritual understanding.
- He hesitated to fully surrender to teachings that demanded complete renunciation of his existing beliefs.
Seductiveness of Rationality
- Ram Dass describes the rational mind as seductive, initially helpful but eventually limiting.
- It prevents deeper spiritual growth by clinging to the known.