On Mar 1, 2010, at 1:34 PM, Vaj wrote: >> Funny how any time a guru gets sick or dies, foul play is inevitably >> suggested as the cause. >> >> Here's a list of gurus off the top of my head which fit that category: >> >> Osho (Rajneesh) >> Swami Prubapada (Hari Krishna) >> Guru Dev >> Maharishi (the orange juice) >> Tat Wala Baba (okay, this one's legit...someone shot the poor bastard) > > > Poisoning is still, strangely, rather common in India. I know of one > prominent guru who had several death attempts on his life. The Dalai Lama > actually has fatwahs out on his life, along with assassination attempts. > Actually right after his recognition (age of 2 or 3 IIRC), the Chinese tried > to hunt him down. A close high lama I know personally was poisoned, but > survived. > > Maharishi seems to have died of natural causes, likely aided by his diabetes > and his love of sweets.
Vaj, he was 92--at least. At that age a gentle breeze could do it. Sal
