hi Will,

thank you for your reply and attention to some of the points I raised.  I resonate with much of your insight and perspective, but in the end, you seem to blocking the possibility that Maharaji is real because you attribute it all to a concept.  That's ok,  but just how I see your final analysis.

A few response specifically:

You say: "Anybody who cares about truth would be so frustrated with Elan Vital that their mind would boggle every time they read their site.  And only blind faith can provide the kind of cushion that premies allow Rawat to keep between him and his organizations throughout the years. "

Actually, all the organization have and will always have limitations.  Not because of their purpose or legal structure, but because they are simply limited creations. They are not Knowledge. I agree there is an innate defensiveness with many keepers of the the gates of organizations, but gradually this will dissolve, I think, and we realize there is nothing to defend, because Knowledge has a real core. The organization are not a buffer between premies and Maharaji, nor a stepping stone. They are simply a tool to allow things to get done in a society that requires contracts, payments, and systems.

You say: The difference between practicing premies and everybody else is that they accept the concept of a living Master and believe Rawat when he claims to be it. 

Will, there's no concept to accept.  If one does feel Maharajia as trusted teacher, then that's their experience.  Let's not disagree over pushing accepted concepts onto classes of people, when really, those assumptions are not valid. There may very well be people praciticing Knowledge who are learining the role of Maharaji in their life.  It's an individual experience.  Not a mass concept that one swallows.  Each one approaches K and M at their own pace and experience. Isnt' that possible?

You say: One last thing.  Can't you see that the truth always manifests itself in a way that is beautiful and that we human beings have the grace to be able to appreciate beauty and truth?  It is always something that we can be proud of and totally open about.  Will a message of truth ever be as manipulative and secretive as Rawat is when he attempts to spread his message?

Yes, I actually see that truth manifests ina way that is beautiful and that we have the grace to appreciate beauty and truth.  It is something to be proud of.  Grace hits everyone.  Maharaji, to me, also tapped into that, and has the gift to amplify it and 'light' or guide others into that grace. His message is not manipulating , nor secrative.  It's open in the sunshine.  I start to resonate with you but get disconnected when you leap into a conclusion that's your personal view.

Regarding you words, I read them as sincere, not harsh, which is why I am taking this time to reply.  You seem to be driven by the same fire I am to know truth, realize love, and find our purpose. At one time, we shared the same fountain. But the water continues to flow.

~  Ghi (ghee)