to hear this 50 years later is astonishing. Thank you! We may think our spiritual practice doesn't yield fruit if there's no dramatic awakening, but ... ain't so. There is quiet fruit. Blessings to all.
Exactly what I was looking for. I don't know why they think we need their take on something we're about to hear when, if they just shut up and play it, we could have our own take.
Jeezo man this is ram das’s friend man stop your nonsense this guy is giving you a perspective from back in the day when all this was fresh. Thanks for the intros and the podcasts 🙏
@@-_-_-_-_-... Do you not realize you're listening to yourself speak? Words are just vehicles yet it seems to be bringing out the sense of hostility in you. Listening to him should be your practice to work on yourself and let go of that attachment of "I need ram dass, I don't need this guy." You don't NEED anything. That too is ego at play. Just another desire. Drop back into awareness and live in the quietness.
About two weeks ago I listened for the first time, this is about my 12th time. I keep hearing new things and thinking - how did I not hear that yet?! Happy to hear you're in a similar boat ⭐ it's a good one
I've been listening to Ram Dass for a while now and I've noticed a few things while I conduct a few experiments: when I listen to ram Dass for hours on end and days on end I'm a bit more calmer,relaxed,see,hear and notice difference within myself and it's all smooth,when I stop listening my body,soul and mind revert back to bad habits,my anger, anxiety,self doubt and a bunch of other things start to happen. It's strange how this happens to me and the influence and guidance of one individual can have impact on me,I like the new changes not the old me,if I were to really to give up so much in this life I would be living in the woods off grid,living of the land reading books and mediation sessions a lot,I feel this way more and more as I get older,there are times I don't feel excepted in society as my body gets older with age,their are blockades on my path on this journey I'm on to seek God and the meaning of all his words,I have 9 years left till I can pursue my works as I have written above,once that day comes I hope this body is ready,untill then I've got a lot learning to do.
It’s nice to read your journey so far and I’m glad you are letting it work on you. I hope it continues to make you feel more and more one with the universe. Vasudhaiva Kutumbaka It would be great if you could visit Bharat 🇮🇳 for a meditation retreat if you haven’t already. It might take your spiritual journey way ahead 🙏 ॐ
Hey that’s completely normal, it’s called something like ‘Grace of the guru’, where whilst listening to teachings one feels enlightened but then returns back to their old ways after. The work is about incorporating the teachings into the old way of life and unfortunately (as I’m slowly coming to terms with) it’s not quick it’s a lifelong process. Listening to ram dass is almost like taking psychedelics in a way, it gives you a touch of the divine but then afterwards, sooner or later, you come back down to earth. I suppose the process is about strengthening the connection with the divine enough so that on earth we still feel the grace.
@@tuttosalve8352 In many ways correct,at times when I'm not running around I can actually relax and think of the words he has said and try to remember the process of doing my best to keep calm and know everything is happening for a reason,can't control what happens but I can control myself on how I react to the events that happen in life that are around me.
I love this talk, but it's very easy to listen to this wisdom, and believe it's just a matter of putting it into practice. Around the 34:50 mark, he talks about the importance of dedicating yourself fully to a practice, and not thinking about the outcome. I'm a visual artist, and have spent literally years...decades, even...orienting myself within my practice to simply 'be with' the practice in itself. No matter how much focus I bring to the act itself, something always begins to escape, and the mind begins to struggle toward ends...toward getting things to square up in a certain way. Of course, when my mind begins worry about the ends, everything goes to crap, and the experience transforms itself into mere labour...drudgery. I simply don't think it's possible, working within the constraints of the present economic situation, to be able to turn your eye away from end-goals. You can do it...but in my experience, just letting the pieces fall where they may is a sure-fire way to find yourself locked out of the system of galleries and granting agencies, without whose support, you very quickly find yourself relegated to the ranks of an amateur. Nothing wrong with this, of course, but you will certainly find yourself out of the loop - and your 'place at the table' will be taken by someone else.
And that’s what Ram Dass talks about. Trying to interstate that balance of being nobody and have now where to go, but to just be, and at the same time recognising we have our dharmas and karmas to fulfill, requires us to realise that the game is to take it all lightly and not take everything so seriously. Our egos want to take everything seriously. But, the game is not to be high and exhilarated, as Ram Dass points out. It is to be free. So we do what we must, honouring our human form and karmic identity as we move towards realising our innate freedom, without being too attached to the highs and the lows.
Hello..it occured to me while reading your comment that I may have a good suggestion for you..I too am artistic,creative minded person the form of writing,mainly that of being a song lyricist,and for your artistic actions,while being creative, have you tried having on good background music? It may be a great help for you and I recommend a band named Stone Rebel for your listening to & feeling while doing your arts..it is really amazing good for study,reading,writing and art projects,etc...I wish you well
Dear Ragu 🩵 First thing first, thank you for helping to bring Ram Dass words into the world and for your thorough work searching through the archives. Second is constructive feedback, I think both you and “here and now” listeners would benefit from the introductions being more premeditated, concise and within a certain time frame and by doing so keeping compassion for the listeners and how many are coming here to find relief. I think a lot of new listeners fall off due to the long introduction that at first glance seems like it’ll be the whole video, and that’s a shame as a lot of people could find peace through his teachings. Letting you know It would be a joy to listen to your introduction if the above mentions is taken into consideration. And have your personal takes on his material in dedicated videos with that as title, so it doesn’t feel misleading to the people seeking Ram Dass comfort. I hope this feedback makes sense and know that it’s said without passing judgment! 🩵 Sending love and blessings to you!
I increase the speed to listen to hear it all and get through the parts I don’t want to spend much time on for myself. It’s all political, even with teachers and “gurus”.
If you believe in your heart of hearts, that the sweeper is in his greatest delight sleeping under a bridge and eating one meal a day...then you have never slept under a bridge and only had one meal a day.
You have to accept Ragus words as equal to anyone elses otherwise you are rejecting part of yourself. If it irritates you ask yourself why, then if you must simply fast forward. Everyone who says stop talking, then its the same for you. Just close your mouth so it mirrors your mind.
Agree! I used to fast forward because I was really obsessed with Ram das.. and I realized that Ragus is really lovely. And there are parts of myself involving patience, compassion and love for another persons take on things to really hear the valuable things he also was saying. Yes it's easy to hear Ram Das eloquent words.. but everyone is valuable.. therefore I am valuable. Thanks for saying this. . Because I felt this and checked the comments and low and behold a treasure chest of all types of comments
It's funny how everyone finds this guy's introductions so annoying, myself included. Here's the dilemma as I see it: it's clearly an ego trip on his part. When I first encountered this series I didn't even realize that Ram Dass was in it. I was annoyed that the title was misleading because this other guy was talking. But if we're being conscious then we see that it's a certain attachment on our part to call him out for his unnecessary ego trip. In a positive sense it could be like the kind of relationships that Ram Dass talks about where two people help each other to awaken. So Ragu (whatever your name is), you might consider your ego trip by rambling at the beginning of each one of these, adding nothing of value and essentially trying to ride the coattails of a dead man. And thank you for sharing all of this great material from Rumdum Rammy Dos OS! Namaste! Do what thou wilt. Love is the law, love under will.
"I was annoyed that..." There is where you got caught. Raghu didn't do this, you got caught in your reactivity to Raghu. He is your teacher right now teaching you where you get annoyed and why. Ram Dass is your ego trip telling you holy things you want to hear, Raghu is your spiritual practice showing you where you are still unable to let go of your ego. I'm speaking from experience, I used to fast forward through Raghu, and later started listening to him with my heart open. I feel very warm toward him now, he feels like a long lost brother I bumped into on the path. Are you annoyed with your bro? Work with it! Isn't this why we are here? You'll see that Raghu is just sweeping like the sweeper. I think you already know all of what I'm saying, but reactivity is really sticky stuff, so I'm dropping this comment here in case you need the reminder. I am you, after all. I'm just a post-it note from another time and space.
Maybe listen to the comments? People don't want to hear your rambling or you trying to sell your stuff, they want to hear Ramdass. Of course a shoe salesperson is going to do whatever is needed to sell you their product and make you happy so you return and spend more money. Let's just listen to Ramdass and not your unnecessary commentary.
Raghu was there with ram das and majaraji in india and He helps us get all this ram das content. Fast foreword if you need to but respect raghu cause he's an og in the game.
There's more than one way to get the message. We're all God in drag remember? The guy commenting could also have a lesson for you. What's his comment going to teach you?
That isnt the case..he was with Ram Dass on many trips to India and other places and he met the great enlightened one,Neem Karoli as well while with Ram Dass...he is simply setting up the coming talk and having a comment or two..it may be his laid back and kinda slow delivery that has others,not used to such speaking,be annoyed and impatient...wish you well
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to hear this 50 years later is astonishing. Thank you! We may think our spiritual practice doesn't yield fruit if there's no dramatic awakening, but ... ain't so. There is quiet fruit. Blessings to all.
I needed to be reminded of the simplicity of Buddhas teachings, I wish I could share all this in Spanish to my people
Dear ramdass you have changed me in and out ..icant live without listening to you...thanks thanku for sacrificing your time and efforts for all of us.
Ram Das starts at 12:52
Thank you kind soul 🙏🏾
Exactly what I was looking for. I don't know why they think we need their take on something we're about to hear when, if they just shut up and play it, we could have our own take.
The introduction guy loves to hear his voice it seems
Jeezo man this is ram das’s friend man stop your nonsense this guy is giving you a perspective from back in the day when all this was fresh. Thanks for the intros and the podcasts 🙏
@@-_-_-_-_-... Do you not realize you're listening to yourself speak? Words are just vehicles yet it seems to be bringing out the sense of hostility in you. Listening to him should be your practice to work on yourself and let go of that attachment of "I need ram dass, I don't need this guy." You don't NEED anything. That too is ego at play. Just another desire. Drop back into awareness and live in the quietness.
I have listened to this talk multiple times and it is insanely helpful thank you:)
About two weeks ago I listened for the first time, this is about my 12th time. I keep hearing new things and thinking - how did I not hear that yet?! Happy to hear you're in a similar boat ⭐ it's a good one
Good for you bro
After listening to 160 episodes. This one is my favourite. It's about time I put the 4 noble truths and 8 fold path on my wall. Thanks.
Your ego
Me too.
Listening to this one for four Days now ...
Thank you so much for this. Massively impactful episode.
You're my grace! Love you Ramdass ❤
Your ego
Just to tell you I heard your intro, and started crying and crying..?? Quite crazy, moving, I am a housewife
I've been listening to Ram Dass for a while now and I've noticed a few things while I conduct a few experiments: when I listen to ram Dass for hours on end and days on end I'm a bit more calmer,relaxed,see,hear and notice difference within myself and it's all smooth,when I stop listening my body,soul and mind revert back to bad habits,my anger, anxiety,self doubt and a bunch of other things start to happen. It's strange how this happens to me and the influence and guidance of one individual can have impact on me,I like the new changes not the old me,if I were to really to give up so much in this life I would be living in the woods off grid,living of the land reading books and mediation sessions a lot,I feel this way more and more as I get older,there are times I don't feel excepted in society as my body gets older with age,their are blockades on my path on this journey I'm on to seek God and the meaning of all his words,I have 9 years left till I can pursue my works as I have written above,once that day comes I hope this body is ready,untill then I've got a lot learning to do.
It’s nice to read your journey so far and I’m glad you are letting it work on you. I hope it continues to make you feel more and more one with the universe. Vasudhaiva Kutumbaka
It would be great if you could visit Bharat 🇮🇳 for a meditation retreat if you haven’t already. It might take your spiritual journey way ahead 🙏 ॐ
Hey that’s completely normal, it’s called something like ‘Grace of the guru’, where whilst listening to teachings one feels enlightened but then returns back to their old ways after. The work is about incorporating the teachings into the old way of life and unfortunately (as I’m slowly coming to terms with) it’s not quick it’s a lifelong process. Listening to ram dass is almost like taking psychedelics in a way, it gives you a touch of the divine but then afterwards, sooner or later, you come back down to earth. I suppose the process is about strengthening the connection with the divine enough so that on earth we still feel the grace.
@@tuttosalve8352 In many ways correct,at times when I'm not running around I can actually relax and think of the words he has said and try to remember the process of doing my best to keep calm and know everything is happening for a reason,can't control what happens but I can control myself on how I react to the events that happen in life that are around me.
GREAT teaching 🎎 THANK YOU!!!
Thank you🙏💚
Astounding!
I love this talk, but it's very easy to listen to this wisdom, and believe it's just a matter of putting it into practice. Around the 34:50 mark, he talks about the importance of dedicating yourself fully to a practice, and not thinking about the outcome. I'm a visual artist, and have spent literally years...decades, even...orienting myself within my practice to simply 'be with' the practice in itself. No matter how much focus I bring to the act itself, something always begins to escape, and the mind begins to struggle toward ends...toward getting things to square up in a certain way. Of course, when my mind begins worry about the ends, everything goes to crap, and the experience transforms itself into mere labour...drudgery. I simply don't think it's possible, working within the constraints of the present economic situation, to be able to turn your eye away from end-goals. You can do it...but in my experience, just letting the pieces fall where they may is a sure-fire way to find yourself locked out of the system of galleries and granting agencies, without whose support, you very quickly find yourself relegated to the ranks of an amateur. Nothing wrong with this, of course, but you will certainly find yourself out of the loop - and your 'place at the table' will be taken by someone else.
And that’s what Ram Dass talks about. Trying to interstate that balance of being nobody and have now where to go, but to just be, and at the same time recognising we have our dharmas and karmas to fulfill, requires us to realise that the game is to take it all lightly and not take everything so seriously. Our egos want to take everything seriously. But, the game is not to be high and exhilarated, as Ram Dass points out. It is to be free. So we do what we must, honouring our human form and karmic identity as we move towards realising our innate freedom, without being too attached to the highs and the lows.
Hello..it occured to me while reading your comment that I may have
a good suggestion for you..I too am artistic,creative minded person
the form of writing,mainly that of being a song lyricist,and for your
artistic actions,while being creative, have you tried having on good
background music? It may be a great help for you and I recommend
a band named Stone Rebel for your listening to & feeling while doing
your arts..it is really amazing good for study,reading,writing and art
projects,etc...I wish you well
Dear Ragu 🩵 First thing first, thank you for helping to bring Ram Dass words into the world and for your thorough work searching through the archives.
Second is constructive feedback, I think both you and “here and now” listeners would benefit from the introductions being more premeditated, concise and within a certain time frame and by doing so keeping compassion for the listeners and how many are coming here to find relief. I think a lot of new listeners fall off due to the long introduction that at first glance seems like it’ll be the whole video, and that’s a shame as a lot of people could find peace through his teachings.
Letting you know It would be a joy to listen to your introduction if the above mentions is taken into consideration. And have your personal takes on his material in dedicated videos with that as title, so it doesn’t feel misleading to the people seeking Ram Dass comfort.
I hope this feedback makes sense and know that it’s said without passing judgment! 🩵
Sending love and blessings to you!
I increase the speed to listen to hear it all and get through the parts I don’t want to spend much time on for myself.
It’s all political, even with teachers and “gurus”.
If you believe in your heart of hearts, that the sweeper is in his greatest delight sleeping under a bridge and eating one meal a day...then you have never slept under a bridge and only had one meal a day.
You have to accept Ragus words as equal to anyone elses otherwise you are rejecting part of yourself. If it irritates you ask yourself why, then if you must simply fast forward. Everyone who says stop talking, then its the same for you. Just close your mouth so it mirrors your mind.
Agree! I used to fast forward because I was really obsessed with Ram das.. and I realized that Ragus is really lovely. And there are parts of myself involving patience, compassion and love for another persons take on things to really hear the valuable things he also was saying. Yes it's easy to hear Ram Das eloquent words.. but everyone is valuable.. therefore I am valuable.
Thanks for saying this. . Because I felt this and checked the comments and low and behold a treasure chest of all types of comments
You also have to take his critics' words as from God too by that logic
Oh stop being a smart arse and so pious!
Thank you for the video. Who created the painting. I would like to contact them.
Ram Das @ 12:53
Anyone know where the rest of this 1967 RD talk is ?
Sadly all these Be Here Now episodes are incomplete missing the beginnings and ends..Boo
51:31 how do I give up anger?
30:26 Krishna
Intro goes on and on…..,,,,
oops ..Correction 1976 talk
20:00
12:50
Prefer Ram dad's then your talk!!!!!🙏🏼💫🌠
It's funny how everyone finds this guy's introductions so annoying, myself included. Here's the dilemma as I see it: it's clearly an ego trip on his part. When I first encountered this series I didn't even realize that Ram Dass was in it. I was annoyed that the title was misleading because this other guy was talking. But if we're being conscious then we see that it's a certain attachment on our part to call him out for his unnecessary ego trip. In a positive sense it could be like the kind of relationships that Ram Dass talks about where two people help each other to awaken. So Ragu (whatever your name is), you might consider your ego trip by rambling at the beginning of each one of these, adding nothing of value and essentially trying to ride the coattails of a dead man. And thank you for sharing all of this great material from Rumdum Rammy Dos OS! Namaste! Do what thou wilt. Love is the law, love under will.
"I was annoyed that..." There is where you got caught. Raghu didn't do this, you got caught in your reactivity to Raghu. He is your teacher right now teaching you where you get annoyed and why. Ram Dass is your ego trip telling you holy things you want to hear, Raghu is your spiritual practice showing you where you are still unable to let go of your ego.
I'm speaking from experience, I used to fast forward through Raghu, and later started listening to him with my heart open. I feel very warm toward him now, he feels like a long lost brother I bumped into on the path. Are you annoyed with your bro? Work with it! Isn't this why we are here? You'll see that Raghu is just sweeping like the sweeper.
I think you already know all of what I'm saying, but reactivity is really sticky stuff, so I'm dropping this comment here in case you need the reminder. I am you, after all. I'm just a post-it note from another time and space.
25:47 You have a child
Love Ram Dass!!! Getting sick of hearing Ragu ... ha
Yikes
The whole point of listening to Ram Dass is to not start out listing to someone else, Also glad for the fast forward button.
10:00
For me the introductions are useless
Ragu you talk too much. Your introduction are too long .
Maybe listen to the comments? People don't want to hear your rambling or you trying to sell your stuff, they want to hear Ramdass.
Of course a shoe salesperson is going to do whatever is needed to sell you their product and make you happy so you return and spend more money.
Let's just listen to Ramdass and not your unnecessary commentary.
Raghu was there with ram das and majaraji in india and He helps us get all this ram das content. Fast foreword if you need to but respect raghu cause he's an og in the game.
There's more than one way to get the message. We're all God in drag remember? The guy commenting could also have a lesson for you. What's his comment going to teach you?
Or gal's comment.
@@foreveryactionthereisacons1683 haha. I'd rather listen from the horses mouth rather than some guys translation of what he thinks is being said.
Haaaha it's kinda like Ragus Trying to take Ram Dass's Glory
That's how it seems 2 me!
@Lisa Townes and Ram Dass would say Raghu and I are just different, not stealing anything from each other just doing their dharma, that’s all.
That isnt the case..he was with Ram Dass on many
trips to India and other places and he met the great
enlightened one,Neem Karoli as well while with Ram
Dass...he is simply setting up the coming talk and
having a comment or two..it may be his laid back and
kinda slow delivery that has others,not used to such
speaking,be annoyed and impatient...wish you well
Thank you 💚