--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Robert Gimbel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Listening to a recent press conference of Maharishi's; > I noticed his disappointment with the presses coverage; > Of the super-radiance program he is doing there; > And the lack of government recognition of the changes, > Which he sees taking place daily, due to the numbers. > It occurred to me, that a great part of Maharishi's desire; > Is for recognition of the power-structure, an almost incessant desire; > To influence the mainstream media, so to speak; > This was evident, when he was most happy; > During the 'Merv' years, when you had the mainstream press; > Though 'The Merv Griffin Show' ; > Had three shows, featuring Maharishi, with people like: > Mary Tyler Moore, Clint Eastwood, Doug Henning, Burt Reynolds; > And also the fame, that goes along with recognition, and of course the money. > So, being different than Buddha, or Jesus; Maharishi seeks recognition; > In the world, so to speak... > He reminds me more of Socrates- who wanted to move the power- structure; > There back in Greece, and was willing to eat poison rather than bow to that structure. > So, Maharishi, continues to*(want or need)*to: get respect in this world, and recognition, and continued fame. > But, it's a hard battle, because the very people he claims are unenlightened; > And sleep-walking, are the ones he desires recognition from > That part doesn't make sense to me. > Even when he was with The Beatles; > He wished to use them to spread TM on a massive scale; > And think he was also, extremely disappointed then, > When they left him; > But, that also was due to expectations on the part of John Lennon; > Who wanted Maharishi, to 'walk on water' or levitate, like he had read; > Was possible, in the 'Autobiography of a Yogi; > He even got up in a helicopter, one time, when he could be alone; > With Maharishi, and asked him to show him something; > I think Mr. Lennon, really wanted some kind of 'proof' that Maharishi; > Was as great as Jesus or something; > Later, I think Lennon, got into thinking he was some kind of Jesus, himself... > > Anyway, just some observations from the spaceship earth, in the vicinity of Madison, Wisconsin...go Packers....ride 'em Harley's.....eat that cheese! > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs.Try it free. >
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