It is interesting how, when Yogananda said this, probably in the 1920's or 30's, it was a big deal in the West to recognize such a thing, 'the silent magnetic vibration that emanates from them'. All sorts of psychic stuff, and 'mystery from the East' was starting to break loose. Nowadays, and since the 1970's, everybody in the West recognizes 'vibes'. As far as group meditation goes, it does work in providing a stronger experience for the participants.
As if the teachers from the East became necessary, once the West began its headlong rush into technology. Grow a fuller human being, first, before speeding up time and its consequences, beyond anyone's ability to calculate a result. Now their time, "The Gurus", as a social force, appears to be over, and it is up to each of us, to make our choices. Bon Voyage! --- In [email protected], "Buck" <dhamiltony2k5@...> wrote: > > > We become like the people we mingle with, not only through their > conversation, but through the silent magnetic vibration that emanates from > them. When we come into the range of their magnetism we are affected. > > —Paramahansa Yogananda > <snip>
