--- In [email protected], "John M. Knapp, LMSW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Sorry, Lawson, > > I can't discern where this question comes from, but I'll gamely try to > respond. > > I've stated often I don't believe it's possible to know for certain a > person's inner states, > such as motivations, from their writings or public actions. > > I *think,* but don't know, the Maharishi was a complex man, whose motivations > can't be > summarized in one or two simple sentences. > > I *think,* but do not know, that he believed he was making the world a better > place by > exporting Hinduism. I also think -- and I think Judy said something similar > recently -- he > saw it as no contradiction to make money, garner power, and have a little fun > along the > way. > > I also think he believed the ends justified the means. > > I *believe* he gave a lot of enjoyment to a lot of people. > > AND that he damaged a significant minority of his followers along the way. > > I'm sure there's more to write, but that gives you some idea of the thoughts > I have. > > Not *conclusions.* Working hypotheses. > > J.
Fair enough, and not too far off from my own observations except that I think he DID care about individuals' health and well being WHEN the issues were brought to his attention in a non-confrontational way. Lawson
