> > http://www.maharishiphotos.com/mem2a.html > > Curtis wrote: > Me: In his taped account he came to see Guru Dev > in a house at night for the first time and caught > a "flashy glimpse" when a car headlight illuminated > his face. There was no procession. > For someone who makes TMO status claims you don't seem to be able make much sense. Obviously Marshy knew who Guru Dev was and had an introduction to be in his room. Are you thinking that Marshy just happened to be in the upstairs room by coincidence when he saw Guru Dev?
According to the official account, Raj Varma had been a devotee of Guru Dev for many years before Marshy actually met Guru Dev. Lots of people, including Marshy, probably saw Guru Dev in various processions over the years. However, the first time Marshy actually met Guru Dev face-to-face was in the upstairs room at the time of the flashing headlights. > Me: So is his obvious connection with his family > in the indian movement a departure from his vows? > Anyone can be a monk, but only Sannyasins are required to abstain from maintaining attachment to their ancestral family. A Yogi, on the other hand, whether a monk or not, is free to maintain any relationships he pleases. For example, Ramakrishna was a monk but he maintained a relationship with wife until he passed away. The historical Buddha was a monk, but he maintained a relationship with his ancestral family, even ordaining his own son and wife into the order.
