I was quite amazed at Ms. Hasselbeck's comments. In the first instance, referring to Deepak Chopra...... what the heck did that mean? I was really confused and have no idea of the context that might have been behind it. Not that there's an excuse. It just seemed dumb. Secondly...... although I don't agree with Ms. Hasselbeck's politics, I do believe she is a compassionate person. But what planet has she been living on? To suggest that the US is the only country looked to for help, to suggest that the US does only good in the world......... boggles my mind that someone can see the world through such a framework. Sheesh!

On one hand: take her off the air. I am over it. I am over the over-explaining-bitter-selective memory-fact-gloss overs that she and many of her ilk just cling to as they are constantly back-tracking any point they are trying to make while these people wrap it all up in a fairy tale magic blanket of lies. On the other hand: I adore the glitter-glasses-incense-bowl-lighter-Deepak that speaks from a place of truth, trying to open a door of logic, facts and wisdom. May the smoke of the collective incense cleanse those dull brains!

I am so happy to hear that she did, apologize. Bravo ! Elaine

Hi Mallika, Interestingly, I ran across and older video snippet from The View this morning that features Elizabeth Hasselbeck extremely upset regarding the use of derogatory epithets to describe those of differing ethnicity and culture... and yet, as upset as she is in this clip, it apparently didn't seem to faze her with regard to your father in the one posted - and I'm sorry for it. Granted, humans, by nature, are multi-faceted and contradictory beings at times... but she is a public personality and might consider being more mindful. I am heartened to read below in Razz's post that she's offered a public apology. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw9eTpqCvmQ

Hi again, Mallika, I know this may seem a radical suggestion, as this situation is much more personal to you. Forgive me in advance if you find it impractical at this moment. I just thought since she did apologize, you might extend an invitation to her to visit the Chopra Center, so that she might expand her consciousness and learn in a healing environment. All my best to you, Elaine

I agree with Deb, Elisabeth is really a well meaning and compassionate person however misguided she may be in her view of the world and those who don't think the same way that she does. I would love to see Deepak engage her in dialogue about her comments in a venue that provides some time to examine her feelings. I have never agreed with her politically but have always thought she is someone who might some day see the light beyond neo-conservatism.

A lot of the comments people leave here annoy me, because all the suggestions they give is to repress our feelings and just act loving and forgiving, but to get to a place of love and forgiveness we need to feel and express our feelings responsible and Dr. Deepak Chopra and Mallika are a great example of how to express our feelings responsibly

I think we may be missing the most positive thing that Deepak Chopra has entered her consciousness as well as many others, which is a reason for good cheer! Anyone that becomes aware of Deepak has reached a stage in their evolution where it became possible to actually manifest Deepak Chopra in their lives. Deepak (his public persona) is a collective manifestation of the evolved infinite self within all of us often obscured by our finite self, but not for long. No doubt his private persona shares the same trials and tribulations we all do and I would not put the burden of being perfect on anyone lest I put it on myself first, and who amongst us? This breach of darkness by the light creates turmoil for the source disconnected ego, until it connects fully and humor can be found in this as part of the divine comedy.

Like us blonds don't have enough problems, now we have this vacuous chick mouthing off; Britney, Paris, Jessica . . ., will the horror never end?!? Just shut up and dance chick just shut up and dance! Am I being sexist? No. I just loathe blondes that are in fact dumb. Peace

Where is the sympathy for the ignorant? She is just a child, a baby. She knows not of what she speaks. She is innocent and therefore undeserving of punishment. Pointing fingers and saying "Wrong," or "Bad" only serves to further close a mind. People change becasue they want to, because what they've been doing is not working. Apparently for her, it has been working. She will only change when she changes. We may hope that the change comes, but we cannot hope that it comes sooner than its supposed to. There is nothing personal in her comments, don't you see?

Malika, He is your father and I am sorry that her few remarks disrespectful and dismissive of your father's contributions to the global community. Yes, she's got a stereotype operating in her mind and she gets to see it played out on national television. I am sure she is more embarrassed than you are about her remarks. I'm not a fan of hers, but I do feel compassion for her because she has to live with her actions. I'm just as protective about my family as you are, but maybe you could forgive her? Stay strong, sister. Love-

Thank you everyone for your comments. First, my family is very human. We have egos like everyone else, we get offended like others, we get hurt like others. And when it is done on a national stage, it is even more sensitive. That said, both Gotham and I grew up having people call my father names - a snake oil salesmans, a witch doctor - so we are used to the name calling. Elizabeth's comment about "lighting incense" not only igniting a feeling of racism we have faced before, but also in hundreds of calls that were made to ABC, including many from abroad, by South Asians who were offended by the statement. We know the producers responsibly fielded the calls, and spoke to her about it. I believe Elizabeth apologized on air this morning, and I respect her ability to do so. Of course, we have no feelings against her. That adds no value and hopefully we can all learn from this occurrence. Both Elizabeth Hassellbeck and Dorothy Rabinowicz have been invited to engage in a direct public conversation with my father on his Sirius Satelite Radio Show (see podcast tab above). We will see where this leads, but the goal is to face all of our dark sides - theirs, ours, and all of ours as humans. By doing so, perhaps we can all learn something. I do want to address the issue around our flaming the fires, per se, vs just ignoring our perceived attacks by both Dororthy and Elizabeth's. Non violence as one of our bloggers so eloquently put it does not mean being passive. Focusing on healing does not mean ignoring what hurts you. As individuals we must face our own demons, and as society we must face our actions as nation stages, as religions, as cultures... My personal goal at Intent.com is not to just create a happy place where we all virtually hold hands and sing happy songs. This perception of the New Age movement has always frankly annoyed me. My personal goal is to create a real community that addresses real issues with real people from around the world. A community that is dedicated to aspiring to better selves, individually, as a society and as a planet. In that vein, you hear our real, unfiltered voices around personal, social, global and spiritual wellness. My father is real, not just an author of interesting books. Gotham and I are real, and many of the others you will hear from here are also communicating their unfiltered thoughts. That is the wonderful thing about the medium of the internet and why we created this site. Our hope is that the community connects with thought provoking content here, but more importantly with each other to foster understanding, empathy, healing and inspiration for each other. Last but not least, lets not lose sight of the real issue that has sparked this diversion - what happened in Mumbai and how can we as a global community foster understanding to prevent future generations of similar thinking. Thank you everyone for your sincere engagement. Mallika

I'm not certain that Deepak would be comfortable with the term guru, but he is one of mine. A guru is a despeller of darkness, a way shower, a bringer of light- a human to follow so that an experience of direct consciousness can be made. Deepak- you rock dude! As far as Mrs. Hasselbeck is concerned- she has shown her spiritual immaturity for all things enlightened since she first began opening her mouth. Chalk her up with all the other unevolved souls, who run on fear and have no direct concept of love. As we are all connected, and in the ho'oponopono way of huna healing we are all responsible for that which we perceive- where is the ignorance still in us that needs healing? If we didn't have it in us we wouldn't be attracting it, even at a distance. I'm off to do some meditation, to perhaps use this experience to evolve myself into a higher state of lvoe. hollowbone Lisa

Dear Mallika, Thank you for reminding everyone that you and your family are human. Sometimes this understanding may get lost. Divine light is contained within us all and it is through the challenges that we come to realize our "humaness" which, in this context, gravitates us towards our awareness of our Divinity. It through acceptance not denial that this awareness occurs. We are One. Blessings, Natalie

And by the way, I think Deepak's glasses are charming. I remember noticing them on a TV interview and thinking "now those are definitely cool glasses"! It showed a light heartedness of his that I appreciate.