Message #40026

[Jitendra Hydonus]

Very interesting take, especially on Paramahansa Yogananda Eric. I guess it proves the point that sometimes you have to excuse yourself in any way possible to avoid the immaturity of others spiritually speaking. I remember Amma once answering to a political question someone asked her when I attended her satsang. She simply replied; “No Comment”.

I don’t think either Paramahansa Yogananda or Amma set up boundaries they simply were not going to be involved in such talk. Surprisingly Paramahansa Yogananda did just the opposite; instead of setting up a boundary he turned to his devotees who said they thought a Christian trying to convert him was extremely intolerant and a nuisance, he commended the Christian to his devotees by saying he should be an example to them of how enthusiastic they should be towards their spiritual life. Hmmmm…..so many of these stories and first hand experiences with such highly evolved souls I keep with me and remember them as they have affected and changed my life in many ways. There is nothing like being involved with such towering spiritual figures…. Even for a short time.