Ep. 253 – Dharmic Anger

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Jun 10, 2024

Ram Dass talks about surrender, astrology, dharmic anger, love, hallucinogens, and more in a 1981 Q&A session. He discusses the role of the guru, free will, staying grounded, and social action. The podcast explores therapy benefits, self-acceptance, true surrender, detaching from attachments, character roles, and consciousness methods.

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ADVICE

True Surrender

True surrender isn't active; it's about things falling away naturally as wisdom deepens.
Focus on purification and quieting the mind, and surrender will happen on its own.

ADVICE

Intentional Surrender

Spiritual practices like tapasya are fine, but be aware of the intention behind them.
Choosing to surrender creates another attachment, so simply act without self-identification.

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Choosing a Teacher

Take teachings from any source, but don't get fixated on a guru's imperfections.
A true teacher only wants your freedom; their limitations are their own karma.

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In this 1981 Q&A session, Ram Dass addresses surrender, astrology, dharmic anger, the illusion of separateness, relative reality, love, hallucinogens, and more.

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This episode of Here and Now is taken from a talk given in Melbourne, Australia in 1981.

Ram Dass begins the Q&A by taking questions about dealing with disturbances in meditation, the relationship between concept and perception, and letting go of our identification with different roles and stances.
In response to a question about the role of the guru in the unfolding of his spiritual journey, Ram Dass talks about how his relationship with his guru is like that of a child with an imaginary playmate. He cautions us about getting too caught up in the concept of the guru, saying that there are no rules to this game.
After answering a question about free will, Ram Dass takes on an inquiry about being too formless and feeling disconnected from the physical. He talks about the importance of being grounded and getting your act together. Ram Dass ends this part of the session with a question about responsibility, especially as it pertains to social action.

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“Once you are without anger, then you can get really angry. I mean, there’s nothing more beautiful than dharmic anger.” – Ram Dass

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