Ram Dass Here And Now

Ep. 10 – Through Illusions

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Jul 3, 2012
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ANECDOTE

The Stamp Incident

  • Raghu Marcus shares a story about manipulating his ego in front of Maharaj-ji.
  • He tore stamps in half to offer Maharaj-ji only a portion, leading to Maharaj-ji's disapproval and Raghu's subsequent distress.
INSIGHT

Seeing Through the Illusion

  • Ram Dass realized manipulating his ego for power or gratification was pointless.
  • The experience of being "high" felt real and authentic, unlike his usual suffering and "hustle.
INSIGHT

The Paradox of Suffering

  • True suffering requires full immersion while detached from the "sufferer."
  • Ram Dass uses Christ's crucifixion as an example of compassionate detachment from pain.
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