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What do you think about the criticism against you?

Prabhuji — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:02:00 -0400

The labor of any spiritual master throughout history has been to help human beings transcend the ego. The very presence of the master is against the phenomenon of the ego and human conditioning. Therefore, it is expected that different egos will feel hurt, harmed, offended, and humiliated, directly or indirectly, by the guru's teachings and actions. If we understand this simple fact, it is logical that society, which is a collective ego, has defamed, attacked, tortured, and even murdered masters and gurus.

You mentioned Jesus. Jesus said to his disciple: "He that loveth their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me." (Matthew 10:37) Imagine how the ego of this disciple's parents felt.

How could that disciple’s family feel, after the disciple asked Jesus permission to go and bury his father, and received the answer: "Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead!" (Matthew 8:21-22)

Do you think the relatives of one of Jesus’ disciple would like the answer he received from his master when he asked him to go and bid farewell to his parents? Jesus said: "No man, having put his hand on the plow and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God." (Luke 9:61-62)

Society loves those who contribute to the continuation of its circus.

What do you think about the criticism against you?

Apache — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 02:21:00 -0400

Why so many teachers have been attacked by society?

I've never understood why so many teachers have been criticized, attacked and even killed. As you mentioned, it is a fact that, from Jesus to Osho, great teachers have been attacked by society throughout history. Why there is so much hatred towards such elevated beings?

What do you think about the criticism against you?

Prabhuji — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:45:00 -0400

If such great spiritual masters like Jesus, Buddha and many others were criticized and had detractors, why would I not have them? By accepting the responsibility of guiding other people on the spiritual path, criticism is inevitable. Jealousy and envy come together with success.

I am very fond of the phrase mistakenly attributed to Quixote, which says: "They bark, Sancho, which means that we advance."

What do you think about the criticism against you?

Kuklurich — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:12:00 -0400

What do you think of those who criticize you? What is your opinion about the criticism that has been made against you?

What is your opinion about being discredited?

Prabhuji — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:18:00 -0400

It is possible, but we should not dismiss the fact that human beings sometimes need to justify their selfish actions to those around them, as well as to themselves.

What is your opinion about being discredited?

Ocorno — Mon, 07 May 2012 03:18:00 -0400

It seems to me that in recent years, most of the discrediting that gurus have faced comes from their former disciples. They must have done something wrong to be criticized by their own former disciples. Don’t you agree?

What is your opinion about being discredited?

Prabhuji — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:07:00 -0400

The reason is that you still want to have prestige in the eyes of others.

What is your opinion about being discredited?

Apache — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:35:00 -0400

It is difficult for me to accept that someone would discredit me in front of my friends or the general public.

What is your opinion about being discredited?

Prabhuji — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:02:00 -0400

Let me answer clearly with these incredible words that were written by the American basketball coach John Wooden: "Be more concerned about your conscience than your reputation, because your conscience is what you are. That's your problem. Your reputation is what others think of you, and what other people think, is their problem."

What is your opinion about being discredited?

Robertsando — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:20:00 -0400

Don’t you think that honor and reputations have any significance?

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Prabhuji — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:10:00 -0400

Perhaps it is best to explain this idea with a story.

A wise man was preaching in a public square surrounded by people who had come to hear his teachings. The crowd was milling around him, who delighted them with his words and thoughts.

In the crowd, there was one person who was writhing inside with envy, and looked like a bomb about to explode. He could not bear that everyone’s focused their attention on the wise man, and he did not accept his wonderful wisdom.

Suddenly, the spectator began to insult the wise man, screaming lies about his private life as he tried to discredit him. The wise man was unmoved and continued his speech. This made the person livid with anger. Leaving the square, the person continued to shout severe insults at the wise man.

On his way home, the angry spectator thought about what happened and, with each step, felt calmer. Gradually, he became aware of his wrongful behavior.

Finally, he was feeling more peaceful and realized that he had been seized by an envy that brought him to anger. He felt remorseful and decided to return to the square to talk to the sage.

Back in the square, made his way through the crowd that watched with both surprise and suspicion. He lowered his head and said to the wise man:

"Please forgive me for my lack of consideration and respect."

The sage, approached him and lifted the spectator’s chin with his hand so they could look one another in the eyes, and said:

"I have nothing to forgive, because I did not feel offended."

"But," the spectator said, "I've shouted and gravely insulted you, discrediting you in public."

The sage asked: "What would you do if someone gives you apresent that you neither want nor know how to use?"

"Well, I wouldn’t accept it, I would refuse the object," said the spectator, convinced of this.

"And what can do the one who offers the object? What is the alternative left for the one who offers that object?" challenged the sage.

"There is none other than to keep it," replied the man.

Finally, the sage replied: "That's what happened to your words of disrepute and insult. I refused to accept them, simply because I do not know what to do with them."

What is your opinion about being discredited?

Johnson — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:15:00 -0400

I cannot understand the idea. Why shouldn’t I defend myself if someone discredits me?

What is your opinion about being discredited?

Prabhuji — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:40:00 -0400

One should not worry about protecting one's honor, reputation or prestige. In general, do not bother too much about the opinion of others around you. Care for your own life and development.

What is your opinion about being discredited?

Mauricio — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 09:23:00 -0400

Do you think that we should not defend ourselves when people speak ill of us?

What is your opinion about being discredited?

Prabhuji — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:57:00 -0400

To stop looking for credit. If we do not pursue credit, how can being discredited do you any harm?

What is your opinion about being discredited?

Apache — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 03:04:00 -0400

What do you think is the best way to protect oneself from being discredited?

Cual es su opinion acerca del desprestigio?

Prabhuji — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:10:00 -0400

Es posible, aunque tampoco se debe descartar el hecho que los seres humanos a veces necesitamos justificar de alguna manera nuestros errores, nuestras actitudes equivocadas, nuestras faltas y debilidades, nuestro proceder y reacciones egoístas, tanto ante quienes nos rodean como ante nosotros mismos.

Cual es su opinion acerca del desprestigio?

Ocorno — Mon, 07 May 2012 03:18:00 -0400

Me parece que en los últimos años, la mayoría del desprestigio de muchos gurús proviene de sus ex discípulos. Algo malo habrá hecho un gurú para ser criticado por sus ex discípulos. ¿No cree usted?

Cual es su opinion acerca del desprestigio?

Prabhuji — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:36:00 -0400

El motivo es que aún deseas prestigio ante los ojos de los demás.

Cual es su opinion acerca del desprestigio?

Apache — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:35:00 -0400

A mí me es difícil aceptar que alguien me desprestigie frente mis amigos o en público.

Cual es su opinion acerca del desprestigio?

Prabhuji — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 11:39:00 -0400

Dejémoslo claro con esta increíble frase adjudicada al entrenador de baloncesto estadounidense John Wooden: «Preocúpate más por tu conciencia que por tu reputación, porque tu conciencia es lo que eres, ese es tu problema. Tu reputación es lo que los otros piensan de ti, y lo que piensan los demás, es problema de ellos.»

Cual es su opinion acerca del desprestigio?

Robertsando — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:29:00 -0400

¿No cree usted que el honor y la reputación poseen alguna importancia?

Cual es su opinion acerca del desprestigio?

Prabhuji — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:53:00 -0400

Quizás lo mejor es explicar la idea mediante un cuento.

Un sabio estaba predicando en una plaza, rodeado de personas que habían acudido a escuchar sus enseñanzas. El público se arremolinaba en torno a él, quien los deleitaba con sus palabras y reflexiones.

Entre la multitud,había una persona que se retorcía en su interior de envidia, y parecía una bomba a punto de estallar; no podía soportar que la atención del público se centrara en el sabio y no aceptaba su maravillosa sabiduría.

Repentinamente, el espectador comenzó a insultar al sabio y a gritar supuestas verdades acerca de su vida privada tratando de des prestigiarlo. El sabio permaneció impasible y continuó con su discurso. Esto hizo que el espectador, lívido de cólera, abandonara la plaza, profiriendo graves insultos contra el sabio.

En el camino de regreso a su casa, el colérico espectador fue pensando en lo ocurrido y, a cada paso, su iba apaciguando. Poco a poco fue tomando conciencia de su injusto comportamiento.

Finalmente, se sintió sereno y notó que había sido arrebatado por la envidia que lo había llevado a la ira. Se sintió arrepentido y decidió volver a la plaza para hablar con el sabio.

De vuelta en la plaza, se abrió paso entre el gentío que lo observaba con extrañeza y recelo. Le dijo al sabio bajando su cabeza:

- "Por favor, perdone mi falta de consideración y respeto".

El sabio, se le acercó y con su avidad levantó con su mano la barbilla del espectador para propiciar contacto visual mutuo, dijo:

- "No tengo nada que perdonar, porque no me he sentido ofendido".

- "Pero, -dijo el espectador- yo le he gritado e insultado con gravedad, lo he desprestigiado en público".

El sabio preguntó: - "¿Qué haces si alguien te regala un objeto que no quieres y no sabes como usarlo?"

- "Pues, no lo aceptaría, rehusaría el objeto." - dijo convencido el espectador

- "Y ¿qué puede hacer quién ofrece el objeto?, ¿cuál es la alternativa que le queda a quien ofrece dicho objeto?" - cuestionó el sabio.

- "Pues ninguna otra más que quedárselo." - respondió el espectador.

Finalmente, el sabio respondió: - "Eso es lo que ocurrió con tu desprestigio e insultos, rehusé aceptarlos, simplemente porque no sé qué hacer con ellos".

Cual es su opinion acerca del desprestigio?

Johnson — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:22:00 -0400

No logro comprender la idea. ¿Por qué no defenderme si alguien me desprestigia?

Cual es su opinion acerca del desprestigio?

Prabhuji — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 08:41:00 -0400

No es necesario defender su honor, reputación o prestigio. En general, no se preocupe demasiado por la opinión de los demás acerca suyo. Preocúpese por su propia vida y su propio desarrollo.

Cual es su opinion acerca del desprestigio?

Mauricio — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 06:25:00 -0400

¿Usted considera que uno no debe defenderse si hablan mal de uno?

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Prabhuji — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:10:00 -0400

Dejar de buscar prestigio. Si no perseguimos prestigio ¿que daño puede causarnos el desprestigio?

Cual es su opinion acerca del desprestigio?

Apache — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:01:00 -0400

¿cuál cree usted que es la mejor manera de defenderse del desprestigio?

Que piensa de quienes le critican?

Prabhuji — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:22:00 -0400

La labor de todo maestro espiritual, a lo largo de la historia, ha sido ayudar a los seres humanos a trascender el ego. La presencia misma del maestro es contraria al fenómeno egoico y al condicionamiento humano. Por lo tanto, es de esperar que diferentes egos se sientan heridos, dañados, ofendidos, humillados, directa o indirectamente, por las enseñanzas o las acciones del gurú. Si comprendemos este simple hecho, es lógico que la sociedad -la cual es ego- haya desprestigiado, atacado, torturado y hasta asesinado a maestros espirituales.

Usted menciona a Jesús. Imagínese cómo puede sentirse el ego de los padres de aquel discípulo que Jesús le dijo: «Quien ama a su padre o a su madre más que a mí, no es digno de mí» (Mateo 10, 37).

¿Cómo puede haberse sentido la familia de aquel discípulo que le pidió a Jesús permiso para ir a sepultar a su padre a y recibió la respuesta: «¡Sígueme y deja que los muertos entierren a los muertos!» (Mateo 8, 21-22)?

¿Piensas que a los familiares de un discípulo de Jesús les gustará la respuesta que recibió de su maestro cuando le pidió ir a despedirse de sus padres: «El que pone la mano en el arado y continúa mirando hacia atrás, no vale para el Reino de Dios» (Lucas 9, 61-62)?

La sociedad ama a quienes contribuyen a continuar con su circo.

Que piensa de quienes le critican?

Apache — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:42:00 -0400

¿Por qué tantos maestros fueron atacados por la sociedad?

Nunca he comprendido por qué tantos maestros han sido criticados, atacados y hasta asesinados. Tal como usted lo menciona es un hecho de que, desde Jesús hasta Osho grandes, maestros han sufrido ataques de la sociedad a lo largo de la historia. ¿Por qué tanto odio hacia seres tan elevados?