tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27560333.post5212428632918778829..comments2023-12-16T16:12:08.051-08:00Comments on Self-Knowledge and Self-Realization: Ed Muzikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214241089861837159noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27560333.post-12168827920915851872010-03-31T09:54:25.077-07:002010-03-31T09:54:25.077-07:00The question is deeper than this. He is asking eit...The question is deeper than this. He is asking either/or about spirituality or regular everyday life.<br /><br />But it is the regular everyday life that has to be renounced so to speak. <br /><br />Robert/Ramana/Nisargadatta spirituality means death to the ego of everyday worldy events and accomplishments. Therefore, you clearly state to the questioner, that this is a matter of life and death, not balancing spirituality with everyday life demands.Ed Muzikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214241089861837159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27560333.post-39553749676458692362010-03-31T09:12:14.631-07:002010-03-31T09:12:14.631-07:00Actually, it might be possible to do both, that is...Actually, it might be possible to do both, that is, for the "examinee" to commit himself/herself to at least some kind of ongoing meditative practice AND to enough studying for the exams. And in a "best case" kind of scenario, the relaxation brought about by the practice would result in better scores on the exams too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com