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In this early lecture from 1969, Ram Dass shares the experiences of his journey to that point in time, from Harvard professor, to psychedelic explorer, to finding his guru in India.
Listen to the two part Here and Now podcast featuring this classic lecture here:
Part 1:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M34Hth0XpM0
Part 2:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlcuCRoT9nE
0:00 Introduction
5:52 Ram Dass’s Early Life
9:20 Meeting Tim Leary
13:26 The First Trip
20:08 Staying High
25:55 India
43:54 Maharaj-ji Takes LSD
49:49 Learning from Maharaj-ji
1:00:46 Energy, Ananda, and Sexuality
1:20:08 Oneness
1:30:14 Closing Remarks
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This is the best superhero origin story there is, honestly. โคโคโค
This is one of the best talks Iโve heard wow ๐ฅฒโค
I just knew I should stay more and now you know as well, now isnt that a trip?
Extraordinary!!!!!!
So many gems !โจโจโจโจ
here who is? who is we? and where is here? im not into the reflection things, ive had people that are nothing remotely like me talk that mess. and im not interested in painting anymore.
This talk, which I first heard on LPs in the mid 1970s, subtly and consistently changed my understanding of my life. In the years since then, whenever I felt lost, I found myself returning to it again and again, and to his other talks which he always so generously shared… It got to the point where just hearing his voice could calm my fears. I knew it was his combinations of psychology and spirituality (head and heart) that I could relate to. That seems to have been part of his great gift. It was only in 2019 that I met Ram Dass in person when I attended his last Retreat. I consider it one of the greatest blessings of my life that I got to touch his feet and thank him. Ram Dass didn't have to be "anybody special" to be a great Soul. Following his example has become my Sadhana. Deep thanks to all of you who keep his message circulating. Namaste ๐๐
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In high school in Oakland I was in an alternative program in 10th grade.(1973)
We met in the teachers lounge to meet with Ram Dass. We sat with eyes closed waiting for him.
Then suddenly, there was that voice!
What a blessing at 16!
Thank you Baba ๐
A professor of psychology- gets turned on!
The perfect mouthpiece for teaching the spiritual path and truth ๐ and with humor!
Ram Dass is amazing. ๐
Sat Chit Ananda- indeed!
Truth Consciousness Blissfulness
I read Be Here Now in the 70's, one of the books starting the spiritual journey. Then I hung out with him a few wonderful times.
I never heard this talk, with him narrating his story which he wrote about in the book.
Really great, hanging out with Ram Dass again, and all of us. ๐ and the wisdom of India. gratitude ๐
Ram ram ๐๐น๐น๐๐น๐
Be Here Now ๐
The still center of the eternally moving wheel of existence.
Consciousness is eternally Here Now.
Blessings.
Truth Godliness Beauty
This is definitely one of my favorite lectures of his, and probably the first I heard too, many years ago. This is always the one i first show to people when introducing them to Ram Dass. Thanks for the re-upload of this one, in this format.
Thank you baba for continuing to remain with us after dropping your body โค
When ram das asked his guru how do you get enlightened, and the reply was feed people and cloth them. He knew enlightenment came at the end of the kharmic cycle, and that by feeding and clothing you are doing the work to grow kharmicly and that all the enlightenment doesnt come befor the love and compassion. That when a pickpocket sees a saint all he sees are his pockets. I feel like when mahharaji(forgive me im american and idk how to spell the great saints name) told people jow or leave. He was showing do not get too attached to his form which is external, that if you truly want to go to god you go inwards. And at the same time he was saying it with love.
Heard this 100 times, new every time cause I hear it from another place <3