On Feb 6, 2008, at 7:22 PM, Patrick Gillam wrote:
I agree regarding the ghoulishness, but
am compelled to pursue it. I've long
anticipated a discussion of the circumstances
of Maharishi's death, for reasons Lurkernomore
cites in an adjacent post - that Yogananda's
death was used to solidify his legend.
I believe it was Angela Mailander who said
that death reveals truths about people not
easily discerned when the person was alive.
(If you did not say that, Angela, my apologies;
regardless, I'm saying it now.) If Maharishi
died according to Vedic depictions of an enlightened
man's passing, well, that tell us something.
Who was the Roman who said, "Count no man
fortunate until you know the circumstances
of his death"? The Vedic corollary would be
something along the lines of "count no man
a saint..."
However highly Maharishi may have been
esteemed in life, the real hagiography
begins now.
Whatever turns you on, Patrick. I'm outta this one.
Sal
