Ram Dass Here And Now Ep. 127 - What Survives?
Apr 26, 2018
Ram Dass, a spiritual teacher, delves into the question of what survives after death. Topics include fear, liberation, existence in the present moment, faith in life beyond death, shedding identities, embracing unity, journey of the soul, ultimate liberation, and spiritual growth.
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Baba's Midnight Chapatis
- Ram Dass recounts a story of his guru, Karole Baba, being hungry at 2 a.m. and later learning a devotee died at that hour.
- Baba said he fed himself to prevent the devotee from carrying desire into the next life, illustrating spiritual care across death.
Three Sources Of Conviction
- Ram Dass trusts three knowledge sources: personal experience, trusted teachers, and spiritual literature.
- He honors intuitive 'heart-mind' knowing even though it lacks public reproducibility.
Be Truthful With The Dying
- Offer only your truthful presence when with the dying; false certainty transmits fear.
- Admit honest fear if present, because truth connects while pretence alienates.