Comments on: The story of how I met Gangaji, became all spiritual, and happened upon the secret of eternal happiness http://www.johnsherman.org/2006/11/24/this-is-the-story-of-how-i-met-gangaji-and-became-spiritual-and-finally-found-through-the-self-inquiry-of-ramana-maharshi-everything-that-i-had-ever-imagined-i-wanted/ Self-inquiry with John Sherman Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:32:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Anna Ruiz http://www.johnsherman.org/2006/11/24/this-is-the-story-of-how-i-met-gangaji-and-became-spiritual-and-finally-found-through-the-self-inquiry-of-ramana-maharshi-everything-that-i-had-ever-imagined-i-wanted/#comment-1428 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:22:03 +0000 http://www.johnsherman.org/2006/11/24/this-is-the-story-of-how-i-met-gangaji-and-became-spiritual-and-finally-found-through-the-self-inquiry-of-ramana-maharshi-everything-that-i-had-ever-imagined-i-wanted/#comment-1428 Thank you. It's impossible not to share, isn't it? Love. Anna Thank you. It’s impossible not to share, isn’t it?

Love.

Anna

]]> by: Jeeti Johal http://www.johnsherman.org/2006/11/24/this-is-the-story-of-how-i-met-gangaji-and-became-spiritual-and-finally-found-through-the-self-inquiry-of-ramana-maharshi-everything-that-i-had-ever-imagined-i-wanted/#comment-1425 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:46:40 +0000 http://www.johnsherman.org/2006/11/24/this-is-the-story-of-how-i-met-gangaji-and-became-spiritual-and-finally-found-through-the-self-inquiry-of-ramana-maharshi-everything-that-i-had-ever-imagined-i-wanted/#comment-1425 Its always heartening to read a succes tale ending with liberty love and a renewed zest for life. Blesed Be... Its always heartening to read a succes tale ending with liberty love and a renewed zest for life.

Blesed Be…

]]> by: KrisB http://www.johnsherman.org/2006/11/24/this-is-the-story-of-how-i-met-gangaji-and-became-spiritual-and-finally-found-through-the-self-inquiry-of-ramana-maharshi-everything-that-i-had-ever-imagined-i-wanted/#comment-1423 Sun, 25 May 2008 21:38:44 +0000 http://www.johnsherman.org/2006/11/24/this-is-the-story-of-how-i-met-gangaji-and-became-spiritual-and-finally-found-through-the-self-inquiry-of-ramana-maharshi-everything-that-i-had-ever-imagined-i-wanted/#comment-1423 Sounds like you had an in-the-shower baptism and rebirth Sounds like you had an in-the-shower baptism and rebirth

]]> by: Ron http://www.johnsherman.org/2006/11/24/this-is-the-story-of-how-i-met-gangaji-and-became-spiritual-and-finally-found-through-the-self-inquiry-of-ramana-maharshi-everything-that-i-had-ever-imagined-i-wanted/#comment-1421 Thu, 01 May 2008 08:25:47 +0000 http://www.johnsherman.org/2006/11/24/this-is-the-story-of-how-i-met-gangaji-and-became-spiritual-and-finally-found-through-the-self-inquiry-of-ramana-maharshi-everything-that-i-had-ever-imagined-i-wanted/#comment-1421 So you did indeed remove the two comments I've sent yesterday (and the third one, suggesting you to do this). To be honest, I don't really know what to think of it ("Truth Is All That Matters"?). Anyway, I wish you good luck. So you did indeed remove the two comments I’ve sent yesterday (and the third one, suggesting you to do this). To be honest, I don’t really know what to think of it (”Truth Is All That Matters”?).

Anyway, I wish you good luck.

]]> by: Ron http://www.johnsherman.org/2006/11/24/this-is-the-story-of-how-i-met-gangaji-and-became-spiritual-and-finally-found-through-the-self-inquiry-of-ramana-maharshi-everything-that-i-had-ever-imagined-i-wanted/#comment-1420 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:57:43 +0000 http://www.johnsherman.org/2006/11/24/this-is-the-story-of-how-i-met-gangaji-and-became-spiritual-and-finally-found-through-the-self-inquiry-of-ramana-maharshi-everything-that-i-had-ever-imagined-i-wanted/#comment-1420 Hi John. I see my 'comment is awaiting moderation'. That's good. Just throw it out before anyone sees it. I'm serious. What good is it to be negative about something that's a good thing. Even if the mind is also making the story of 'The Self' up, it's better to pursue a nice goal than a bad one, right? To be honest, I had a taste of the 'divine' to, and still have the echo of that in me. Reading and listening to your words (and those of Gangaji, Krishnamurti, Ramana, etc.) do bring up good, loving feelings. So, really, throw out my negative comments earlier and accept my best wishes. Hi John. I see my ‘comment is awaiting moderation’. That’s good. Just throw it out before anyone sees it. I’m serious. What good is it to be negative about something that’s a good thing. Even if the mind is also making the story of ‘The Self’ up, it’s better to pursue a nice goal than a bad one, right?

To be honest, I had a taste of the ‘divine’ to, and still have the echo of that in me. Reading and listening to your words (and those of Gangaji, Krishnamurti, Ramana, etc.) do bring up good, loving feelings. So, really, throw out my negative comments earlier and accept my best wishes.

]]> by: Ron http://www.johnsherman.org/2006/11/24/this-is-the-story-of-how-i-met-gangaji-and-became-spiritual-and-finally-found-through-the-self-inquiry-of-ramana-maharshi-everything-that-i-had-ever-imagined-i-wanted/#comment-1419 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:00:41 +0000 http://www.johnsherman.org/2006/11/24/this-is-the-story-of-how-i-met-gangaji-and-became-spiritual-and-finally-found-through-the-self-inquiry-of-ramana-maharshi-everything-that-i-had-ever-imagined-i-wanted/#comment-1419 With horror in the world, I not only mean people torturing/killing each other, but also the fact that there are people who will never have the chance of ever discovering their true self (like people with brain damage and so on). Not to mention cancer, etc. And this is all contained in this beautiful source that is really me/us? Now, one could say it's only my confused, egoistic mind which is trying to keep me from turning my back on it, which is "telling" me these things, but, again, can you show me it isn't "telling" me (and making me feel/belief) this concept of 'The True Self' too? With horror in the world, I not only mean people torturing/killing each other, but also the fact that there are people who will never have the chance of ever discovering their true self (like people with brain damage and so on). Not to mention cancer, etc. And this is all contained in this beautiful source that is really me/us?

Now, one could say it’s only my confused, egoistic mind which is trying to keep me from turning my back on it, which is “telling” me these things, but, again, can you show me it isn’t “telling” me (and making me feel/belief) this concept of ‘The True Self’ too?

]]> by: Ron http://www.johnsherman.org/2006/11/24/this-is-the-story-of-how-i-met-gangaji-and-became-spiritual-and-finally-found-through-the-self-inquiry-of-ramana-maharshi-everything-that-i-had-ever-imagined-i-wanted/#comment-1418 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:47:23 +0000 http://www.johnsherman.org/2006/11/24/this-is-the-story-of-how-i-met-gangaji-and-became-spiritual-and-finally-found-through-the-self-inquiry-of-ramana-maharshi-everything-that-i-had-ever-imagined-i-wanted/#comment-1418 Nice going John. One question: in all the video's from Gangaji and you that I've watched, not once I've heard the name J. Krishnamurti mentioned. Another thing I wonna bring up: how can one be sure that this concept of "when everything else is 'removed', the only thing that's left is the true self. It could just be another trick of the mind ("if I stop competing, I can't lose anymore"). And then there's the fact that when one doesn't take everyday life so serious anymore (after all, it isn't really got the do with the real me), how about the horror that's happening in the world? Questions, questions... Nice going John. One question: in all the video’s from Gangaji and you that I’ve watched, not once I’ve heard the name J. Krishnamurti mentioned. Another thing I wonna bring up: how can one be sure that this concept of “when everything else is ‘removed’, the only thing that’s left is the true self. It could just be another trick of the mind (”if I stop competing, I can’t lose anymore”). And then there’s the fact that when one doesn’t take everyday life so serious anymore (after all, it isn’t really got the do with the real me), how about the horror that’s happening in the world? Questions, questions…

]]> by: Rajeev http://www.johnsherman.org/2006/11/24/this-is-the-story-of-how-i-met-gangaji-and-became-spiritual-and-finally-found-through-the-self-inquiry-of-ramana-maharshi-everything-that-i-had-ever-imagined-i-wanted/#comment-1410 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:30:48 +0000 http://www.johnsherman.org/2006/11/24/this-is-the-story-of-how-i-met-gangaji-and-became-spiritual-and-finally-found-through-the-self-inquiry-of-ramana-maharshi-everything-that-i-had-ever-imagined-i-wanted/#comment-1410 Hello John, Jesus, Krishna, Rama, Buddha, Gangaji, you, Bhagavan Ramana, Eckhart Tolle, Devamrutha... again and again how many births have been roaring forth the truth of Self !It is so wonderful to hear again and again this simple truth eternal. So Aham...Rajeev ? Hello John,

Jesus, Krishna, Rama, Buddha, Gangaji, you, Bhagavan Ramana, Eckhart Tolle, Devamrutha… again and again how many births have been roaring forth the truth of Self !It is so wonderful to hear again and again this simple truth eternal.

So Aham…Rajeev ?

]]> by: Paul Regeer http://www.johnsherman.org/2006/11/24/this-is-the-story-of-how-i-met-gangaji-and-became-spiritual-and-finally-found-through-the-self-inquiry-of-ramana-maharshi-everything-that-i-had-ever-imagined-i-wanted/#comment-1407 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 17:10:24 +0000 http://www.johnsherman.org/2006/11/24/this-is-the-story-of-how-i-met-gangaji-and-became-spiritual-and-finally-found-through-the-self-inquiry-of-ramana-maharshi-everything-that-i-had-ever-imagined-i-wanted/#comment-1407 Your concluding remarks remind me of Eckhart saying in his sermons that every created thing, from the smallest insect to the greatest celestial being is a 'reines Nichts', a mere nothing, compared to the inexpressible 'Gottheit'. Why is it so exhilarating to be called a mere nothing? Is there a play with a plot beyond the personal drama? Do the blessed DO anything besides praising God? Jaya jaya karuna sri mahadeva shambho! Forgive my Sanskrit. I'm not showing off. I'm just in a theistic mood. And rambling...but not really. Your concluding remarks remind me of Eckhart saying in his sermons that every created thing, from the smallest insect to the greatest celestial being is a ‘reines Nichts’, a mere nothing, compared to the inexpressible ‘Gottheit’. Why is it so exhilarating to be called a mere nothing?
Is there a play with a plot beyond the personal drama? Do the blessed DO anything besides praising God?
Jaya jaya karuna sri mahadeva shambho! Forgive my Sanskrit. I’m not showing off. I’m just in a theistic mood. And rambling…but not really.

]]> by: George in Ashland http://www.johnsherman.org/2006/11/24/this-is-the-story-of-how-i-met-gangaji-and-became-spiritual-and-finally-found-through-the-self-inquiry-of-ramana-maharshi-everything-that-i-had-ever-imagined-i-wanted/#comment-1321 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 07:04:46 +0000 http://www.johnsherman.org/2006/11/24/this-is-the-story-of-how-i-met-gangaji-and-became-spiritual-and-finally-found-through-the-self-inquiry-of-ramana-maharshi-everything-that-i-had-ever-imagined-i-wanted/#comment-1321 I can't believe that I just today discovered your blog, John. You are so incredibly generous to be giving so much in this way. Love envelops us eternally. I can’t believe that I just today discovered your blog, John. You are so incredibly generous to be giving so much in this way. Love envelops us eternally.

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