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17-03-2013, 03:39 PM
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Master
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I agree too. Its sad because Yogananda has some wonderful info but also some strange stuff that makes him discreditable.
I went to a really great clairvoyance who I usually go to. When I asked her about Yogananda and if he was good she said- "I get a positive energy". When I asked- "He claimed to be an avatar. A liberated soul who after many-" She stopped me and said- "I can't believe that. Such things don't exist." And I asked is he being egotistical? She goes- "Yes. Majority of Indian gurus have an oversize ego because of their religious culture and misinterpretation."
So I asked again then how is he positive? She goes- "I believe if you are meant to teach and be a teacher then that is your destiny. He was meant to be a teacher despite his own personal beliefs about himself or religion."
I thought that was a pretty honest answer.
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17-03-2013, 04:20 PM
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Guide
Join Date: Mar 2013
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I don't think many of the Indian gurus are purposeful crooks or egotistical. Certainly they vary a great deal. Its really a very complicated scenario, and varies for one to another. Often its the devotees who put such-and-such up on a pedesatal. Ramana Maharshi is an example.
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23-03-2013, 04:30 AM
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Def not are all frauds that's like saying there's no such thing as an enlightened being
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23-03-2013, 04:31 AM
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Also how can you say what an avatar is? Your a human viewing from a human perspective
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23-03-2013, 11:46 PM
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Knower
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: UK
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The physical body is essentially an avatar for who you truly are, your higher self, your soul. It doesn't matter whether you wake up to this knowledge whilst in your human form or not, you are still an avatar.
The people who are held with such high regard, Christ, Buddha etc were no greater than you or I. Yes, they were in touch with their true selves and the spirit world and yes they were wise and kind and loving, but this is something every person on the planet has the ability to do.
The creator does not incarnate, doing so would be far too much for a physical body to handle.
Last edited by Nathaniel : 24-03-2013 at 01:36 AM.
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24-03-2013, 12:04 AM
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Guide
Join Date: Mar 2013
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Some Hindu sects believe in avatars, and some don't. Some Hindus believe in Christ, and some don't. So it all depends on which Hindus you talk to.
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