Lyric discussion by animus8221 

Cover art for Baba lyrics by Alanis Morissette

The extreme acesticism of Hinduism and Buddhism. Alanis is definately not an atheist in my opinion. She sings a lot about spirituality. Mostly hinduism it seems. Baba is a spiritual guru and leader that is or was practicing in California. She is talking to him saying how long does it take to achieve enlightenment? Do i have to follow evey rule and even the ones who do seem to be mechanical and ritualistic. They don't seem to be good people. What are they aiming for? Do she have to go to these extreems to achieve liberations, and even the people who do seem to be blindly worshipping, and leaving their families all waiting to be "absolved". i can relate to this one. Do i have to be isolated in a temple away from my wordly possessions to achieve liberation!!!