Jim, I`m no intellectual heavywieght, and I agree that this false truism is indeed a scoundrel`s refuge. I do not mean to defend Rawat in any way, in fact, I deplore it. But it fascinates me that he goes on and on and continues to get away with this exploitation when other rogues have fallen from their perch. In that respect he appears to be smarter than the average guru, but I sense his time will come. It is staggering how people are selective about what they perceive and choose to believe. Rawat presents a very seductive but dangerous package.
Meanwhile, I keep an open mind on the notion of spirituality. We are all connected on some level to everything and everyone.