Messages from Ram Dass on Harmony and Wholeness, with Parvati Markus

About this episode

Parvati Markus discusses her new book that compiles the final teachings of Ram Dass on unity and love.

Parvati Markus is a developmental editor who has been midwifing spiritually oriented non-fiction books and memoirs going back to her early friendship with the late spiritual leader Ram Dass and working with him on his iconic Be Here Now. Later books she either authored, coauthored, or edited include Dying to Know, Whisper in the Heart, Love Everyone, and the children's book, Isabella Castaspella. She has also worked in various capacities with spiritual organizations such as the Neem Karoli Baba ashram and temple in Taos, New Mexico, the Global Peace Initiative of Women, and the Love Serve Remember Foundation. The focus of our conversation is her new book, There is no Other: The Way to Harmony and Wholeness, which names Parvati as editor and Ram Dass as author. It's a collection of Ram Dass writings, assembled, organized, and introduced by Parvati, and it's billed as The Final Teachings from Beloved Spiritual Leader Ram Dass on Unity and Love. https://www.parvatimarkus.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Parvati Markus

Topics covered

• spirituality
• harmony
• wholeness
• Ram Dass
• book editing
• spiritual teachings

Keywords

• Ram Dass
• Parvati Markus
• spirituality
• harmony
• wholeness
• book editing
• final teachings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Neem Karoli Baba ashram, Global Peace Initiative of Women, Love Serve Remember Foundation

Books & works: Be Here Now, There is no Other: The Way to Harmony and Wholeness, Dying to Know, Whisper in the Heart, Love Everyone, Isabella Castaspella

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