---So which approach is easier, with, or without a teacher? (in generaly, don't talk about isolated exceptions). In advance, let's take care of one exception: HWL Poonja. He states that in his last incarnation (prior to being "HWL Poonja"...died in the 90's), he was an advanced Krishna-bhakti Yogi. Then as Poonja in the course of his travels as an engineer, he happens to get an urge to visit Ramana Maharshi in his cave. Poonja tells RM about his many visions of Krishna, and RM asks, "Are you having a vision right now?". Then after a few more leading questions RM in essence tells Poonja he's "already" Enlightened. Poonja "got it" and became Enlightened on the spot. But then, RM was a teacher, wasn't he?
In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bronte Baxter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > ---Sure, one can get Enlightened without a Guru; likewise, one can > learn how to play the violin without a teacher. (as Borak would > say...."NOT" !). > > > Bronte: > Curious, I know lots of people who've taught themselves musical instruments. > > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. >
