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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.
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.
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.