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by Hari
Thu Dec 01, 2016 4:39 pm
Forum: Discussions with Hari
Topic: on "interview for former disciples"
Replies: 4
Views: 6405

Re: on "interview for former disciples"

I have no idea where this came from and I have not had contact with this magazine since 1998! Someone sent me this article about a month ago and I read it with amusement. It seems to have been written by someone with a vivid imagination who somehow wished I had said these things and who decided to p...
by Hari
Tue Nov 29, 2016 1:39 pm
Forum: Discussions with Hari
Topic: Trees and insects ,evolution
Replies: 4
Views: 6698

Re: Trees and insects ,evolution

I do not really know. I am not a fan of the ants that bite me and create huge welts on my hands and feet around here. Neither do I like the flies that land on my nose or the black widow spiders that lurk next to the scorpions in the piles of stuff I move now and then. But that is just me. I like tre...
by Hari
Tue Nov 29, 2016 1:35 pm
Forum: Discussions with Hari
Topic: Life and living and death
Replies: 9
Views: 12740

Re: Life and living and death

In Bengal there is a saying, "The worst thing that can happen to you is death, and even death is not so bad. So why worry?" Death is scary till it happens and when it happens it is no longer scary unless you are some really evil character who is going to face all kinds of nasty reactions. ...
by Hari
Wed Nov 16, 2016 11:21 pm
Forum: Discussions with Hari
Topic: Life and living and death
Replies: 9
Views: 12740

Re: Life and living and death

I do not believe that anyone completely forgets that they will die someday. Obviously, the degree to which we are aware of this fact differs for each of us. Some people assume they will die far in the future and therefore they put it out of their mind till someone they know or love dies. For some, d...
by Hari
Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:36 pm
Forum: Discussions with Hari
Topic: mind
Replies: 1
Views: 5365

Re: mind

When we speak of the mind, do we refer to something that exists in a form like a container, or as a space within which something moves? Or more generally, are we referring to our capacity to think? And if we only refer to our capacity to think, do we mean conscious thoughts we are aware of -- those ...
by Hari
Thu Sep 01, 2016 4:07 pm
Forum: Articles and Information of Interest
Topic: When Insults had Class
Replies: 0
Views: 10710

When Insults had Class

These glorious insults are from an era before the English language got boiled down to 4-letter words: "He had delusions of adequacy." -Walter Kerr "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire." - Winston Churchill "I have never killed a man, but I have re...
by Hari
Fri Aug 05, 2016 5:11 pm
Forum: Articles and Information of Interest
Topic: Qantas Airlines: Repair Division
Replies: 0
Views: 9909

Qantas Airlines: Repair Division

In case you need a laugh: Remember, it takes a college degree to fly a plane but only a high school diploma to fix one. After every flight, Qantas pilots fill out a form, called a 'Gripe Sheet' which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems; document their...
by Hari
Tue Jul 19, 2016 11:00 pm
Forum: Discussions with Hari
Topic: karma
Replies: 12
Views: 12013

Re: karma

The brunt of the burden of delivering karmic justice, in whatever form it appears, lies with material nature. Consequences build up due to the choices we make. At a certain point, the weight of accumulated events results in an apparent reaction. Although most of the reactions come within the arena o...
by Hari
Tue Jul 19, 2016 10:44 pm
Forum: Discussions with Hari
Topic: Devas in different traditions
Replies: 1
Views: 5067

Re: Devas in different traditions

We cannot assume that the descriptions given in different cultures perfectly represent the personalities they attempt to depict. The differing characteristics of Varuna and Poseidon arise from the history, beliefs, and literary capacity of these ancient civilizations. No tradition completely and per...
by Hari
Tue Jul 19, 2016 10:32 pm
Forum: Discussions with Hari
Topic: Wath we see in the sky
Replies: 2
Views: 5828

Re: Wath we see in the sky

Consider a hypothetical person who only sees in 2D. If they saw part of a 3D object, they would not be able to understand the complete image because they could only see a portion of it in 2D. In truth, all objects we perceive are 3D because nothing actually exists in a purely two dimensional plane. ...
by Hari
Sat May 28, 2016 9:56 pm
Forum: Discussions with Hari
Topic: Divine love
Replies: 2
Views: 7029

Re: Divine love

Your question reflects to a certain extent a classic religious conundrum, namely, "If God is all love, how can he allow such evil in this world?" During the time of the holocaust, this doubt cracked many who could not tolerate what happened. God gives us the tools to create our own lives a...
by Hari
Thu Mar 31, 2016 9:57 pm
Forum: Discussions with Hari
Topic: Senses
Replies: 8
Views: 8885

Re: Senses

You are very welcome. I agree with you that the temple is a marvelous place. Communicating with the deities becomes easier as we become more aware of the conscious energy that flows within the temple room. God is not a distant, unattainable resource. The divine is freely available at all times. We m...
by Hari
Thu Mar 31, 2016 9:52 pm
Forum: Discussions with Hari
Topic: Striving for perfection
Replies: 5
Views: 8212

Re: Striving for perfection

You might want to think about all this and share your realizations as you get them! You now have a forum to do so :D And if anyone else wishes to say something about this, please do! Since everything we are discussing at this point is in the form of "what if," we are free to speculate as w...
by Hari
Tue Mar 22, 2016 12:35 pm
Forum: Discussions with Hari
Topic: Striving for perfection
Replies: 5
Views: 8212

Re: Striving for perfection

You are correct about my disliking the usage of the word envy as the primary cause of our residence in this realm. However, you brought up an interesting concept and I want to follow it. As seekers of the truth, we are prepared to fearlessly inquire. If we feel unity with the divine, why would we st...
by Hari
Mon Mar 21, 2016 10:12 pm
Forum: Discussions with Hari
Topic: Striving for perfection
Replies: 5
Views: 8212

Re: Striving for perfection

What an interesting thought! It is not possible to compare ourselves to the Supreme without first separating from the Divine Source. When we think of ourselves as separate, we ask questions like, "Am I good enough for you?" When we compare ourselves to the Supreme, we naturally feel inferi...