Living in the Paradox of Consciousness - Ram Dass Full Lecture 1975
Ram Dass describes the levels the Western mind has to go through to move beyond rational thought, and accept that other planes of reality are just as real as the physical plane. Then, and only then, can we give up who we thought we were and accept who we truly are. In you is everything you need to be a fully enlightened being. He also describes the processes one goes through when they surrender to God. From feeling the pull of God, to understanding the paradox of consciousness, Ram Dass walks the audience through the stages of the evolution of awakening. In seeking liberation, we must look toward God, but also honor our incarnation and relieve suffering on the physical plane.
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Photos: Rameshwar Das
Recorded in Martha's Vineyard, MA on August 16, 1975.
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I'll tell you, I went from a depressed 16 year boy who knew he was being fed BS by our society and parents to a 28 year old peaceful being that is not afraid to face any sitatuon and preparing for the day I leave this vehicle. Ram das and many others have helped remind me of who I'm not and who I am. 12 years later and I'm still listening and hearing deeper and deeper teaching each time I go back
@TheGinger5678
3 жыл бұрын
So So happy for you....
@nickpavloff8977
3 жыл бұрын
I’m 29 so, your ahead of the game.
3 жыл бұрын
With you brother!
@surajpradhan8606
3 жыл бұрын
I am trying to get there brother. 🙏
@JueshWRLD428
3 жыл бұрын
@@surajpradhan8606 i wish you well my man. There will be lots of dark and bright days. Don't shy away from the dark ones. Face it, and remember you are an extension of the whole universe. Were all on the path back to our source. You'll get there!
Man this guy changed my life
@kbrittanymcmillan4385
5 жыл бұрын
what a beautiful incarnation
@JensVanDeAarde
4 жыл бұрын
no, you did it, he just was there but didn't do any thing
@andreaandrea6716
4 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@jeremyturner745
4 жыл бұрын
see
@satkahn8406
4 жыл бұрын
@Benjamin Hawley not more or less true
Much love your way, whoever is reading this. 💓
Honestly there's no other comment section like ram dass comment sections its just such wholesome amazing energy because of what this man brings to the table. Can we just take a minute to appreciate that side effect, as comment sections like these are a rare find on this platform 😭💓🫂
@katherinewong2901
2 жыл бұрын
Walking each other home. 😊
@vc4154
2 жыл бұрын
Namaste.
@heidistonebraker7380
2 жыл бұрын
@@katherinewong2901 💞🌺💥
@elioftheforest
Жыл бұрын
Lofi comment sections are also a vibe 💗💖✨🍃
@willowthompson
Жыл бұрын
It's lovely to be with you all. He's been my ground point for 50 years now.
i explained consciousness really well in this lecture.
@Llistenandlearn
4 жыл бұрын
Bless your heart, Edward. Have you taken your medication this evening?
@benjamingarrett5079
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, indeed we did.
@AlvinDishaw
3 жыл бұрын
@@Llistenandlearn from the sounds of it he has.
@Llistenandlearn
3 жыл бұрын
@@AlvinDishaw a dose of Ram Dass a day keeps the doctor away
@FiatMihiSecundumVerbum
3 жыл бұрын
That was me, btw
This man changed my life. He brought me back to God, Christ and I learned to love myself and accept everything. So grateful for his beautiful soul
truth so high, it’s almost unbearable. my ego doesn’t want to hear it, but my heart says “yes, and that too.” :)
@Sethan777
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, that's a great insight :-)
@kkeithf
2 жыл бұрын
This, the part around 58 minutes in, I'm like, I don't wanna hear this right now
@m_c_d
2 жыл бұрын
❤
My 6 dogs are enlightened and free i am with them 24/7 BEING with them deep and calm. They are here and now, DOG spelt backwards is GOD 🖖🏼 so im going with that. BEING with my dogs is sublime,we doing together forever. Love Ram Dass 💖 always free to be! 🐔
Words can't describe how I feel for Ram Dass. So much love. Thank you.
@ashleycase3794
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree.
“GOD HEAR ME!!!” Living in this paradox is inexpressible!!!! I love all of you on this journey into truth!!! ❤️👁
@drunkenmonkey1975
2 жыл бұрын
Amen My Friend. IEye Hear You!
@jlg51078
2 жыл бұрын
There’s no journey. It’s an illusion. There’s only now. Only Brahma
@m_c_d
2 жыл бұрын
❤
@primordialillumination4419
2 жыл бұрын
Will this 'truth' you speak of, lead to immortality, or, just more death?
@robertahaney6913
Жыл бұрын
@@m_c_d And besides like Allan Watt's said," you are God or conciseness, viewing this plane of existence and you are nothing at the same time."
I love that a lot of his lectures have the sound of babies and small children in them. The thought that some baby that had yet to be taught this societies way of believing in self and being boxed in to our self built chamber got to hear Ram Dass talking about the effort to escape the ego blows my mind. While that group was looking to find soul, there are new body souls in the audience that are learning to build the box to confine oneself. Full circle. And the wheel of time spins on.
@AmberSkye369
2 жыл бұрын
The relevance, I was thinking the same thing. Thank you
I love the baby or babies in the back. I think they're trying to agree with Ram Dass. Babies know the truth!
@atomusbliss
3 жыл бұрын
say that.
@heimanj4662
3 жыл бұрын
❤️🔥❤️
@dorothyzwillick2851
2 жыл бұрын
I too love this extraordinary person. He had. Chaged my life. Zee
@MWorsa
2 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of hot, late summer mornings in church 🙂
RIP my beloved teacher. You have literally helped me stay alive in some cases and continue to comfort, support and push me beyond. So grateful to him. ❤️🙏
I love you all Peace be with each of you on this journey Namaste
You have to honor your incarnation. That's it. Thank you ram dass!
@Llistenandlearn
4 жыл бұрын
Significant point!
@Moosemansmithy
3 жыл бұрын
I spent years categorizing what I called my ego. Taking note of everything that my ego liked to do. Then I spent the following years trying to destroy my ego. It was one of the most horrible times in my life. I found deep meditative peace and the deepest darkest of Hell. Then I heard him say You must honor your personality. This is one of the things that neem karoli Baba taught him. The moment I begin to honor my personality I begin to love the parts of me that I was rejecting. It was like taking off a 150 lb weighted vest. It was the first time I looked in the mirror and could love and appreciate the reflection.
There are few in this world who can express spirit with such elegance and humour and profundity. I always disvover something new each time i tune in. Timeless!
Never a good night sleep till we put on Ram Dass. We love you Baba ....R.I.P.
Baba Ram dass i am both overwhelmed and terrified at this moment as i accidentally clicked and landed on this video. This is exactly what i was looking for ! Thank you SOOOOO much , it means a lot to me ! its all your grace !
@joejoe2928
7 жыл бұрын
Rahul Singh ,don't be decieved , CHECK OUT ( IAN MACOORMACK BOX JELLYFISH TOXIN DIED SENT BACK TO SHARE HIS INCREDIBLE STORY)
@joseph7132
7 жыл бұрын
Rahul Singh peace be with you my brother.
@joejoe2928
7 жыл бұрын
....Jesus is my guide and saviour .vet u.k.
@marcosluna7792
6 жыл бұрын
It always seems to happen when its supposed to!
@3EBstudio
6 жыл бұрын
mind blown!
Ram Ram Ram thank you. I listen to you every night during this time on earth! You make me know that I will be ok when I have felt so lost. I love your generous beauty. Thank you for keeping me sane and helping me feel like I can live and live fully now. You turn me on night after night. Blessed be me!
Omg.. I can't have enough of Ram Dass, l-o-v-e him so much..
Ram Dass's message is radical in that he talks about the power of love, rather than the love of power. I love you Ram Dass.
@AB-ee5tb
8 жыл бұрын
cut the gay word play. just relieve more suffering
@flapjackmcbud4611
7 жыл бұрын
wow, that put down hurt ME
@gearsghoul4500
6 жыл бұрын
i see u in a ram dass lectures lol.
That’s me on the edge of the woods …. Dang it “Lindsey” run through break through you are safe !!!! I know who I am and I know the possibilities but still here I sit .. I have touched the astral plane, made me soooo nauseous and I got scared and ran away ! I have seen amazing manifestations and still here I sit … DAMN IT BREAK ON THROUGH TO THE OTHER SIDE !!!! Haha love you all ❤️🌈☀️
wow. the last half hour of this is such beautiful meat and potatoes of the nature of what we are trying to do here
@lucianabastos3036
4 жыл бұрын
🤯
"sometimes you tend to try to bring things home too soon, because you're afraid of wondering too far away from home" That sums up where I'm at in some ways
thank you for uploading this, it brought me to tears, going through hard times right now and this man and his words are so profound, just started listening to him a couple months ago
That leap into the unknown knowing you might never come back holds most of us back.The unknown frightens but also pulls us free us towards it from a deep deep longing.Caught up in this paradox,we go through infinite incarnations
@quantessenz
Жыл бұрын
And you know that with the infinite incarnations for sure or is it just something buddhist influenced by hinduism says?
This lecture is closer to the threshold where language begins to fail than any other. His words seem to transport me to that other place I’ve been but can’t seem to remember.
@brianlund7862
3 жыл бұрын
I say it can't be said what I had been given the understanding of.. n then this video popped up, and there isn't a single wasted word. Unreal
Such an amazing person. One Love, Ram Dass.
that was fun to listen to. lots of variety. very entertaining--like life. the short of it: infinite formless energy morphs into finite forms for its pleasure, which pleasure is adventure, challenge, risk, excitement, chills and thrills. When a finite form awakens it knows its form is temporary, is having experiences as a form, and then it enjoys all its experiences while having empathy for all who suffer not being awake. EVEN SHORTER: HEY POPS, WHAT AM I? You are a portion of infinite energy that has morphed into a finite human form to have adventures.
What a blessing it is to still have his teachings available to us. I for one am truly grateful. Thank you Ram Dass!
Gratitude for talks not muddied by groovy background music.
Baba Ram Dass is an excellent teacher and I'm greatful that he's left these lectures for us to hear.
That is so funny. When he was talking about meditating until you begin to become stiff and stop breathing and then freaking out. That is exactly what happened to me. I figured if I kept going I was just going to die from it so I ran back towards the light LOL then I discovered that there are other practices to teach the individual to mechanically breathe to get through this phase.
Never get get old listening to this, always picking up more every time. Just priceless 🙏🏾
I’m Always fully attentive to his speeches
"The problem is, you see what the guards are at the gate of this game? The guards that keep you from going to the inner temple are the increased power and success you get in the world as a result of any spiritual practices you do."
@josephsiko6731
7 жыл бұрын
Dan Ratner the way he lays things out just Fucks me so often haha
@phillipbrades966
4 жыл бұрын
@@josephsiko6731 l
@Llistenandlearn
4 жыл бұрын
Daniel Ratner, I had to stand up and walk around my room for 10 minutes at that part.
@canadianyogi
3 жыл бұрын
Woah!
I love you Ram Dass.. I Love You Maharaji RAM RAM.... Love & Light to all beings :)
I'm so happy I found Ram Dass. What an amazing man :)
Ram Dass has a perfect way of articulating how I feel.
This is pure Gold.
Thank you. I'm grateful to have the opportunity to meet you. Your words, and the presence behind your voice, resonated as truth in me. The unbearable pain of the Buddha..
Rest In Peace Ram Dass
My issue is other people,the sleeping masses including my family,im awake,and a bit scared,no one around me is awake,im alone,sometimes freaking out,i have severe tinnitus,whos talking to me? So i meditate and listen to ram dass and alan watts and all tinnitus stuff to calm the screeching in my right ear. One glass of Red wine calms the tinnitus,and helps me hear more clearly,cause i cant hear a bloomin thing with the screeching tinnitus. So much noise. Silence is something so precious i wish it would come to me. 🖖🏼
Thanks baba, your words fill my eyes with tears.
This Lecture is your Legacy Baba Ram Dass !!! No more ; No less ! And im so fortunate to have known you in different ways, like we might have met in our earlier incarnations. my deepest Love and respect !!!
Ram dass, thank you friend. Hope I get to meet you
This is by far my favorite lecture. ❤
@BabaRamDassChannel
3 ай бұрын
We at the channel appreciate your share!
This talk its so beautiful ! Reach my hearth! :) Thanks for post it!
I love watching myself in the comments trying to figure myself out
I feel so connected right now. we are really all one Love. one Soul. One. Much love from one incarnation to another
Wow... extraordinary explanation. Grateful 🙏🏾
Such a great mind and soul! Thank you Baba Ram Dass! It is such a blessing to listen to such wisdom- sending you all love and light! Enjoy this incredible journey 🤗💖
Thankyou soooooo much for posting this .. utter joy
Im soooooo grateful for this recording of Ram Dass. 😳😍😊🙏🙌💗💓💓💓💗💗💗💗💗💓💓💓💓💓💓
Life has been beautiful and challenging since the day that bolt shot up my spine and then the unspeakable
@Tevi_Kan
4 жыл бұрын
Much love
@iniestaxavi68
4 жыл бұрын
Carlton Banks Much love right back. Much love right back.
@gaileenkern3240
4 жыл бұрын
💗
So powerful. What a beautiful lecture . Thank you Ram Dass for the time you spent here.
@andyelliott6029
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing with me. 🙏
@rick718
2 жыл бұрын
@@andyelliott6029 no worries man
Ram Dass thank you again for my meditation sessions, thank you for your kind words and thank you for being here now when I may dance
Beautiful. Thank you
Thank u Ram Dass ... U have changed my life
Incredible. I awakened years ago and bless Ram for being able to communicate the experience so perfectly and profoundly 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️
@larrytinsley4247
3 жыл бұрын
Whst was your awakening experience like
The best explanation I’ve heard so far
@brianlund7862
3 жыл бұрын
Completely
Will have to listen again
Our inner being is not bound by our limited 5 senses. Once we break free from those, ANYTHING is possible 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Keep shinning ☀️
I'm sold
Always great, a true teacher.
Favorite lecture 💚 just divine.
I love this ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ram Dass "is" loving acceptance!!
So beautiful
Thank you. You are here. I feel you.
Thank you 🙏🏾
I think, that when you start to notice that the world is an illusion, you may be ready. Meditation can certainly help you get closer, but in my opinion that is probably not what you should do. Simple test: if you believe in anything other people have told you, and that is the reason for your beliefs, you are not ready.
@kristamcphail4886
2 жыл бұрын
💓💓💓💓💓🙏🏻👍🏼
Just love coming back to be reminded everyday for years. Ram Ram Ram. Love to all the souls on this journey 💚🙏🇮🇪
Such a Genuine being
Love to you all
जय माँ महाराज जी
Jai Baba Ram Dass
Dont be afraid when breaking through the heartchakra.. it feels uncomfortable but once you broke through lots of energy will free flow
@denueralizer3211
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Thank you Baba Ram Dass. Ram Ram
I’ve concluded that Ram Dass is important. Not what he has to say but his interesting journey through the breadth of human experience. He’s not nearly as elegant as Alan Watts but you cannot deny his influence on the counter and psychonaut culture.
Thank you @Baba Ram Dass
So much gratitude for Baba Ram Dass💗🥲🙏🏾🌌
🙏💕 thank u
luv you RamDas
Something to think about. If we're all the one consciousness then, no matter how enlightened you become, while there's still physical beings in the universe, you'll be coming back. How can you not reincarnate again and again and again when we're all the one consciousness, no you or I? Unless consciousness ceases to manifest in physical form, there will always be a physical form of you/consciousness.
@maxfletcherEternalLove
2 жыл бұрын
Divine if You may allow me! Yes and no! For example: The ocean(water) don’t cease to be the Ocean because water forms icebergs! Hope that helps! You have a choice to return if you chose after Self-Realization. The possibilities are infinite! Eternal Love❤️❤️❤️
@rustic35
2 жыл бұрын
@@maxfletcherEternalLove the ocean is just another form of water. The ocean isn't where the waterfall came from. Everything else you said is just a belief, it's not verified fact!
I love you ram dass, rest in paradise. Thank you for all the work you did here.
You are a master ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏✡️✡️✡️🙌🙌🙌🤩🤩🤩🙏 my love from Holland ❤❤❤
I just love him!
i did that looked back. completed the investigation
This made me shed tears.
@JensVanDeAarde
4 жыл бұрын
@D D love you can possess is not love
Ram Ram 💓
I just discovered Ram dass, i have been watching alan watts and eckhart every night for months. This lecture was inspiring, especially the part about incarnation and , the silent babies resonated with me. Who can link me to the second part of this lecture of this day?
@gazandju
2 жыл бұрын
Rupert spira too. X
When I was on dmt I felt that I was up, looking down through all eyes and in love with the beauty of myself and everything
@cutyoursoul4398
3 жыл бұрын
@RUSSIAN ROBOT You don't know what you are talking about
love you love you love you
This lecture is unreal
Beautiful
Namaste thankyou
Ram dass feels like my father. Like what he says I experience right before he speaks t
Love you forever Baba ji.
Never listened to Ram Das. He speaks thunder and light.