Reflecting on Gandhi’s principles, Raghu and Perry Garfinkel discuss sainthood, imperfection, and continued service to others. Get your copy of Perry’s book, Becoming Gandhi, HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Gandhi-Living-Mahatmas-Immoral/dp/1683646924/ This time on Mindrolling, Perry and Raghu talk about: Bob Dylan, Jazz, and music as a portal Perry’s journey to India looking for Neem Karoli Baba Following the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi How sainthood does not mean you are enlightened Polarized views of Gandhi and controversy based on gender, race, etc. Acting out empathy in compassionate ways The six principles of truth, vegetarianism, non-violence, simplicity, faith, and celibacy Re-introducing Gandhi to the next generation Separating the idea of faith from any rigid religious dogma Trusting our own unique experiences About Perry Garfinkel: Perry Garfinkel is an author and has been a contributor to the New York Times since 1986, specializing in travel and cultural trends. A veteran journalist who has covered the overlap of East and West for more than thirty years for many major publications, he has been falling on and off the meditation cushion for just as long. He lives on Martha’s Vineyard. “My message in my book is that you do not have to become Gandhi, ridiculously disciplined. But, if you just turn the dial down or up in certain areas, life is about trying to improve yourself.” – Perry Garfinkel ================ Becoming Gandhi with Perry Garfinkel & Raghu Markus – Mindrolling Ep. 545 - https://youtu.be/OL5VS7MRNs0 Raghu Markus – Mindrolling – Ep. 545 – Becoming Gandhi with Perry Garfinkel - https://beherenownetwork.com/raghu-markus-mindrolling-ep-545-becoming-gandhi-with-perry-garfinkel ================ Make sure not to miss a single video podcast from Be Here Now Network! Click here to Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1lvEoC5PZWm-MzgUfJQfg Follow Be Here Now Network: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeHereNowNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/beherenownet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beherenownetwork ================ Be Here Now Network Podcasts, Courses, and Articles to help you live a Life in Balance. Heart-Centered wisdom from Ram Dass, Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Krishna Das + many more! Get a Free Guided Meditation from Sharon Salzberg when you first sign up at: https://beherenownetwork.com/