Ram Dass Here And Now

Ep. 32 - Battle Between Mind and Heart

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Jan 28, 2013
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INSIGHT

Heart-Mind

  • The Chinese concept of "heart-mind" or intuitive mind offers a different way of knowing the universe.
  • It involves merging with the subject, achieving wisdom beyond dualistic thinking or analysis.
ANECDOTE

Ram Dass and the Lepers

  • Ram Dass describes an experience in Benares, India, where he struggled to distribute coins to lepers based on their perceived needs.
  • Overwhelmed, he surrendered his judgment and connected with them on a human level.
ANECDOTE

Raghu Marcus and the Leper

  • Raghu Marcus shares a similar experience on a train leaving Benares, where he encountered a leper and felt compelled to help him eat.
  • Overcoming his initial fear, he peeled and fed the leper bananas, experiencing a moment of connection.
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