The Beatles Bible - Topic: Ravi Shankar passes away :(

Dark_Horse on Ravi Shankar passes away :(

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 22:54:08 +0000

Funny Paper said
I don't understand why people are sad: He lived 92 years of a full, productive, creative life -- almost right up to the very end, until just a few months of increasing illness (which, as I understand it, did not entail too much suffering).

What more could one ask? Probably more than 50% of the world's population never even come close to being so lucky.

People are sad because of their own selfish need to have him around still. 92!! This should be celebrated instead of mourned! I'm with you Funny Paper!

fabfouremily on Ravi Shankar passes away :(

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:09:41 +0000

unknown said

fabfouremily said
Funny Paper:

Death is important to them, yes. Not because it means the end but because it's the way back to Godhead, back to source. The passsage to the Spiritual World from the Material World (which is where we are) is their only aim in life, the most important thing to them. That's not obsessing over death, as you put it.

Obsession is not always a bad thing. It seems like Ravi Shankar talked about death a lot. There is no problem with that, death is a wonderful thing, and he was a very religious person which would explain that. He ...

unknown on Ravi Shankar passes away :(

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 04:26:34 +0000

fabfouremily said
Funny Paper:

Death is important to them, yes. Not because it means the end but because it's the way back to Godhead, back to source. The passsage to the Spiritual World from the Material World (which is where we are) is their only aim in life, the most important thing to them. That's not obsessing over death, as you put it.

Obsession is not always a bad thing. It seems like Ravi Shankar talked about death a lot. There is no problem with that, death is a wonderful thing, and he was a very religious person which would explain that. He was waiting to ...

EDSLocklear on Ravi Shankar passes away :(

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 16:33:10 +0000

Rest in peace, Ravi. You were indeed a great person.

fabfouremily on Ravi Shankar passes away :(

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 12:51:57 +0000

Funny Paper:

Death is important to them, yes. Not because it means the end but because it's the way back to Godhead, back to source. The passsage to the Spiritual World from the Material World (which is where we are) is their only aim in life, the most important thing to them. That's not obsessing over death, as you put it.

Funny Paper on Ravi Shankar passes away :(

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 07:42:02 +0000

unknown said
George Martin isn't dead.?

Yeah, and good job Ravi on having such a long and successful life. No loss for me, but a gain for him. I believe he's also a pro death gut.

For two cultures that spend a lot of time and writings elaborating the "transcendence" of death or even the non-existence of death, Hinduism and Buddhism sure seem obsessed with the matter. De Nile ain't just a river in Egypt; it's also De Ganges.

unknown on Ravi Shankar passes away :(

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:28:41 +0000

George Martin isn't dead.?

Yeah, and good job Ravi on having such a long and successful life. No loss for me, but a gain for him. I believe he's also a pro death gut.

The Walrus on Ravi Shankar passes away :(

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:16:45 +0000

I heard this sad news on the radio. Whilst he lived a very good life, his passing is still sad.I was very sad when I heard a sombre voice say "Beatles producer Sir George Martin has..."

meanmistermustard on Ravi Shankar passes away :(

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:53:12 +0000

Funny Paper said
I don't understand why people are sad: He lived 92 years of a full, productive, creative life -- almost right up to the very end, until just a few months of increasing illness (which, as I understand it, did not entail too much suffering).

What more could one ask? Probably more than 50% of the world's population never even come close to being so lucky.

True but its still a loss to many. A great man who touched many people has died and thats a sad thing. Im sure that they will celebrate Ravi's life as well ...

Funny Paper on Ravi Shankar passes away :(

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:33:09 +0000

I don't understand why people are sad: He lived 92 years of a full, productive, creative life -- almost right up to the very end, until just a few months of increasing illness (which, as I understand it, did not entail too much suffering).

What more could one ask? Probably more than 50% of the world's population never even come close to being so lucky.

Zig on Ravi Shankar passes away :(

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:39:57 +0000

"The phenomenon of death is merely the separation of the astral body from the physical body. The five elements of which the body is composed return to their source. Our scriptures teach us that as pilgrims unite and separate at a public inn, so also fathers, mothers, sons, brothers, wives, relations unite and separate in this world. He who thus understands the nature of the body and all human relationships based upon it will derive strength to bear the loss of our dear ones. In Divine plan, one day each union must end with separation."

Hindu Funeral Speech

Peace and Love, Ravi.

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fabfouremily on Ravi Shankar passes away :(

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:19:08 +0000

Deeply sad about his passing.... have fun over on the other side, I'm sure George is waiting for you.

...ontherun on Ravi Shankar passes away :(

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:50:30 +0000

Rest in peace Ravi...

Von Bontee on Ravi Shankar passes away :(

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:28:09 +0000

Was just coming here to post this myself. RIP, sitar hero, thanks for the music.

meanmistermustard on Ravi Shankar passes away :(

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:19:39 +0000

Very sad news. Ravi's influence, standing and music will last for many many generations and rightly so.