Sri Ranjit (Guru brother of Sri Nisargadatta, author of I AM THAT) to visit US + Europe (fwd)

[Vidyasankar Sundaresan]

Dear readers,

This post is a forwarded message that I got by private email. I'm sure
members of this list might want to meet Sri Ranjit when he is in the US.

Best wishes,

Vidyasankar

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Sun, 04 May 1997 20:28:42 -0700
From: Stanley Arcieri <microwater at doctor4u.com>
To: vidya at cco.caltech.edu
Subject: Sri Ranjit  (Guru brother of Sri Nisargadatta, author of I AM THAT) to
 visit US + Europe

THE RAREST OF  EVENTS
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Sri Ranjit Maharaj and Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, author of "I AM
THAT were both disciples of Sri Siddha Rameshwar Maharaj.  Both are
Sadgurus and represent the same spiritual lineage.  Less well-known
in the West, many of Sri Nisargadatta's Indian devotees came to Sri
Ranjit after Sri Nisargadatta passed away.

AT THE YOUNG AGE OF 84, SRI RANJIT MAHARAJ HAS
GENEROUSLY CONSENTED TO VISIT THE SAN FRANCISCO,
HOUSTON AND WASHINGTON DC AREAS.  AS WELL, HE WILL
VISIT FRANKFURT AND PARIS. SEE BOTTOM FOR DATES AND
CONTACT PERSONS.

In Maharaj's gentle, realized presence we are invited into an over-
arching understanding that relieves us of "getting it" and "losing
it". Here the "gradual" and "sudden" paths are reconciled.  Bhakti
and Vedanta or Discrimination and Compassion are a seamless unity.
Maharaj brings us the fire from the other side of the heart, the
love of the Self for the Self that is the essence of spiritual
relationship.

Sri Ranjit, born in 1913, met Sri Siddha Rameshwar at the age of 12
and was recognized at the age of 14.  He lived with his Guru from
1924 to 1936.   Sri Ranjit Maharaj teaches in the same form as his
own guru who advocated major focus on  "UNDERSTANDING".  Simple
language is used to pierce through ignorance to realize spiritual
reality. Every human being is competent to understand the Supreme
Truth.

A realized being is a walking garden offering spiritual
refreshment. Maharaj's simplicity in living and straightforward
teaching has attracted many disciples in India and abroad.  This is
an uncommon opportunity to enjoy the intimate holy company of Sri
Ranjit Maharaj.
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WHERE & WHEN:  You are warmly invited to spend some time in the
company of Sri Sadguru Ranjit Maharaj. On May 23 1997 at 7:30 pm,
Maharaj will be at Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C Street, San Rafael,
California.  Telephone: (415) 457-4191.  Maharaj will be in
Berkeley, California from May 19 through May 30 and will variously
hold ongoing gatherings at 770 Cragmont in Berkeley.  Please call:
(510) 528-8911 or (415) 383-8369 for daily schedule.

Directions to 770 Cragmont in Berkeley:
from San Francisco: Cross the Bay Bridge and take 80 North to the
Albany exit.
from Marin County: Cross the Richmond Bridge.  Take 580 South to 80
South. Exit at Albany.
At Albany Exit: You will be on Marin St.  Travel about 2 miles to
a traffic circle with a fountain of bears.  Continue up hill on
other side and circle up Marin 6 blocks to Cragmont
Ave. and turn left.  Come in 1 1/2 blocks to 770 Cragmont (modern
white house)

FRANKFURT, GERMANY
>From May 5, 1997 through May 12, 1997 Sri Ranjit Maharaj will be in
Frankfurt, Germany. Contact: Mr. Otfried Rau. Telephone:
0049-6068-4094, Fax: 0049-6068-4095.

WASHINGTON, DC
>From May 12, 1997 through May 19, 1997, Maharaj will be in
Washington, DC.   Contact: Dr. Sood.  Telephone: 001 (301)
249-2509.  Fax: 001 (301) 390-8086.  Or contact: Mr.
Vishwanathan. Telephone: 001 (301) 838-0529.  Fax: 001 (301)
839-0530

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
>From May 19 through May 30, 1997, Maharaj will be in the San
Francisco area. Contact: Michael Dowd  Telephone: (510) 528-8911
Fax: (510) 525-3249  or Stanley Arcieri Telephone: (415) 383-8369
Fax: (415) 383-9078 for daily schedule. Fax: (510) 525-3249  or
(415) 383-9078.

HOUSTON, TEXAS
>From May 30 through June 6, Maharaj will be in Houston.  Contact
Mahendra Jagirdar.
Telephone: (281) 933-0326 or Keith Karnaky.  Telephone: (713)
781-0525

PARIS, FRANCE
>From June 7 through June 15, Maharaj will be in Paris.  Contact:
Paul Veryish.
Telephone: 0033-1-4260-4200

BRITTANY, FRANCE
>From  around 6/16 through July 2, Maharaj will be in Brittany.
Contact:
Laurence Le Doare.  Telephone: 0033-9881-5966.

BOMBAY, INDIA
Maharaj will arrive in Bombay on July 3, 1997.