jagannatha das brahmachar

<u>Jaya KLIM Krsnayah namah</u><hr>

But courageous, patriotic young Americans will find their peers using the cloak of a new "peace" movement to make a war against them. It's like the new-age yuppies, yippies, the hippie-happies, or the flower children of the 60's; before seeing the light that was free for the taking, emanated from <u>ALL</u> their brothers and sisters who were now completely rolling in the dough of free enterprise. The goal of staying high forever seemed exactly like that - and woke up to smell the roses. Some completely missed the boat of spiritual revolution that the 60s offered entirely and remained immersed in giving mammon his dues. I feel as individuals we each have the right to express his/her faith in any way, be it animate or an inanimate object without being condemned nor condoned by such acts. For as many people as there are in the world so too there are as many paths. We must folow our own paths and NOT follow the paths of others . Krishna says so in the B.G., Neither is there loss nor dimunision on this path, and ANY advancement will save ONE at the time of death. also... Abandon ALL varieties of religioun and simply surrender unto ME. I will protect My devotee. Of this have NO fear, Oh Arjuna.Jagannath das b.<hr>

<hr3>What kind of war...</hr3><u> On Sept. 15, Congress declared "war" on terrorism. Was the declaration a formal war declaration, and what powers does it give the president? The Use of Force Resolution is not a formal declaration of war. The joint resolution, adopted unanimously in the Senate and 420-1 in the House, authorized President Bush to "use all necessary and appropriate force against those nations, organizations, or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks" as well as against anyone who "harbored" them. The wording was substantially changed from the draft version sought by the White House, which would have granted the president authority "to deter and prevent any future acts of terrorism against the United States." That second clause, giving Bush open-ended authority to fight any future terrorism, was removed from the final resolution. The legal effect of the joint resolution is unclear. For one thing, the White House takes the position that it doesn't need congressional permission to protect and defend the United States and that the War Powers Act, which allows Congress to check the president's war-making authority, is not constitutional. History supports his claim. While the United States has waged about 125 military actions, war has only been formally declared five times. This resolution gave the president a victory of appearances, offering him a broad grant of congressional authority, without forcing the issue of whether such a grant was constitutionally necessary. What's in it for Congress? On its face, the Use of Force Resolution looks like a blank check (although it came with a signed check, in the amount of $40 billion). The resolution does not define "terrorism" or "harbored" or any other key terms. It passed with almost no debate. But while the resolution appears almost absurd in its vagueness, it's most notable for what it is not. It is not the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, which really was the blank check that arguably allowed President Johnson to unilaterally escalate the war in Vietnam. Thus, while the wide-open wording of the joint resolution appears to give congressional approval to any act of war undertaken by President Bush, it contains several important checks on his powers: by omitting the language sought by the White House, the resolution does not authorize Bush to use force to deter and prevent future acts of terrorism. It also expressly invokes the War Powers Act to subtly remind Bush that--at least on paper--he must answer to them once any military action is undertaken. </u><hr>Intelligence, knowledge, freedom from doubt and delusion, forgiveness, truthfulness, self-control and calmness, pleasure and pain, birth, death, fear, fearlessness, nonviolence, equanimity, satisfaction, austerity, charity, fame and infamy are created by Me alone. (Gita-gan Ch10 ver4) Jagannath das [This message has been edited by jagannatha das brahmachar (edited 09-26-2001).]

<hr3>What kind of war...</hr3><u> On Sept. 15, Congress declared "war" on terrorism. Was the declaration a formal war declaration, and what powers does it give the president? The Use of Force Resolution is not a formal declaration of war. The joint resolution, adopted unanimously in the Senate and 420-1 in the House, authorized President Bush to "use all necessary and appropriate force against those nations, organizations, or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks" as well as against anyone who "harbored" them. The wording was substantially changed from the draft version sought by the White House, which would have granted the president authority "to deter and prevent any future acts of terrorism against the United States." That second clause, giving Bush open-ended authority to fight any future terrorism, was removed from the final resolution. The legal effect of the joint resolution is unclear. For one thing, the White House takes the position that it doesn't need congressional permission to protect and defend the United States and that the War Powers Act, which allows Congress to check the president's war-making authority, is not constitutional. History supports his claim. While the United States has waged about 125 military actions, war has only been formally declared five times. This resolution gave the president a victory of appearances, offering him a broad grant of congressional authority, without forcing the issue of whether such a grant was constitutionally necessary. What's in it for Congress? On its face, the Use of Force Resolution looks like a blank check (although it came with a signed check, in the amount of $40 billion). The resolution does not define "terrorism" or "harbored" or any other key terms. It passed with almost no debate. But while the resolution appears almost absurd in its vagueness, it's most notable for what it is not. It is not the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, which really was the blank check that arguably allowed President Johnson to unilaterally escalate the war in Vietnam. Thus, while the wide-open wording of the joint resolution appears to give congressional approval to any act of war undertaken by President Bush, it contains several important checks on his powers: by omitting the language sought by the White House, the resolution does not authorize Bush to use force to deter and prevent future acts of terrorism. It also expressly invokes the War Powers Act to subtly remind Bush that--at least on paper--he must answer to them once any military action is undertaken. </u><hr>Intelligence, knowledge, freedom from doubt and delusion, forgiveness, truthfulness, self-control and calmness, pleasure and pain, birth, death, fear, fearlessness, nonviolence, equanimity, satisfaction, austerity, charity, fame and infamy are created by Me alone. (Gita-gan Ch10 ver4) Jagannath das [This message has been edited by jagannatha das brahmachar (edited 09-26-2001).]

Cooperatives are typically formed by people with similar interests, such as customers or suppliers, to reduce costs and gain economic power. The member-owners pay annualfees and share profits. Cooperatives may be organized to provide just about any good or service, such as business services, child care, financial services, food, health care, marketing of agriculture and other products , and utilities and cable television. Today, over 100 million people are members of 48,000 U.S. cooperatives with revenues of over $120 billion. <u> co-existence</u>in the pure sense of gaining solely from what is known asintentional living i.e., communally. If they incorporated under state and federal laws which give them rights like small businesses, they can <u>co-existence</u>... for as long as there is a profit e.g., corporations foreign, allien.<hr> <hr> the Catholic law professor whose view that radical Islam should not be legitimized was used by the White House in crating President Bush's speech to Congress last week, points out "the lack of American Muslim leaders making the case themselves." For instance, the story notes, even though Saudi Arabia yesterday declared that the Taliban is 'damaging the good name of Muslims all around the world,' the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations declines to take a position. "‘Obviously, people who crash a plane into a building are not following Islamic beliefs,' spokesman Ibrahim Hooper said. ‘But as far as governments, we don't get into these issues. That's just not our mandate from our community.'" [This message has been edited by jagannatha das brahmachar (edited 09-26-2001).] [This message has been edited by jagannatha das brahmachar (edited 09-26-2001).]

Cooperatives are typically formed by people with similar interests, such as customers or suppliers, to reduce costs and gain economic power. The member-owners pay annualfees and share profits. Cooperatives may be organized to provide just about any good or service, such as business services, child care, financial services, food, health care, marketing of agriculture and other products , and utilities and cable television. Today, over 100 million people are members of 48,000 U.S. cooperatives with revenues of over $120 billion. <u> co-existence</u>in the pure sense of gaining solely from what is known asintentional living i.e., communally. If they incorporated under state and federal laws which give them rights like small businesses, they can <u>co-existence</u>... for as long as there is a profit e.g., corporations foreign, allien.<hr> <hr> the Catholic law professor whose view that radical Islam should not be legitimized was used by the White House in crating President Bush's speech to Congress last week, points out "the lack of American Muslim leaders making the case themselves." For instance, the story notes, even though Saudi Arabia yesterday declared that the Taliban is 'damaging the good name of Muslims all around the world,' the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations declines to take a position. "‘Obviously, people who crash a plane into a building are not following Islamic beliefs,' spokesman Ibrahim Hooper said. ‘But as far as governments, we don't get into these issues. That's just not our mandate from our community.'" [This message has been edited by jagannatha das brahmachar (edited 09-26-2001).] [This message has been edited by jagannatha das brahmachar (edited 09-26-2001).]

Haribol ! ! Have you had enough prasadam today, spirit souls? [This message has been edited by jagannatha das brahmachar (edited 09-24-2001).]

Haribol ! ! Have you had enough prasadam today, spirit souls? [This message has been edited by jagannatha das brahmachar (edited 09-24-2001).]

INTENSE NATIONALSIM, FOR EXAMpLE, CAN LEAD TO DIFFICULTIES. NATIONALSIM is the sense of national consciousness that boosts the culture and interests of one country over those of all other countries. Strongly nationalistic countries, such as Iran and New Guinea, often discourage investment by foreign companies. In other, less radical forms of nationalism, the government may take actions to hinder foreign operations.... In a hostile climate, a government may expropriate a foreign companies assets, taking ownership and compensating the former owners. Even worse is confiscation , when the owner receives no compensation. This happened during rebelions in several African nations during the 1990's. Hare Krsna, jagannatha

INTENSE NATIONALSIM, FOR EXAMpLE, CAN LEAD TO DIFFICULTIES. NATIONALSIM is the sense of national consciousness that boosts the culture and interests of one country over those of all other countries. Strongly nationalistic countries, such as Iran and New Guinea, often discourage investment by foreign companies. In other, less radical forms of nationalism, the government may take actions to hinder foreign operations.... In a hostile climate, a government may expropriate a foreign companies assets, taking ownership and compensating the former owners. Even worse is confiscation , when the owner receives no compensation. This happened during rebelions in several African nations during the 1990's. Hare Krsna, jagannatha

<h4 align=center> Samaveda Bhakta Vrnda Ki jai~ ~ALL Glories to the Assembled Devotees~ ~</h4><hr>JR wrote:<font size=3><ul> Why would someone who calls himself a brahmachari invite a woman to his place, as you invited Atma? <font size=5 color=FF66CC>I'll try to respond to this question the best way that I can, which in all fairness I think is an excellent one When Shrila Prabhupada spoke, I felt as though I had better heed attention and listen up to every word of the philosophy. He had spoken of the one thing that in India may even be taken for granted. The same philosophy which is commonly taught to the Indian families every single day, was also being made clear and precise to me everyday through his lectures. The one instruction that he gave us was dehino smin yatha dehe <ul> "I am NOT this body"<ul> considering the difficulties of renunciation as you presumably have experienced </font> <font size=4 color=FF66CC>I didn't experience difficulties from any Indian Vaishnava families who welcomed me into their homes with openned-arms and treated me in a manner that I would've expected to be treated in ANY Iskcon center throughout the world. I think Atma would understand and thus she did thank me so I will just leave it at that. TY <hr>YS - jagannatha das brahmachari </font> In Case You Would Like to Recognise Me at the Ratha-Yatra Festival~CLICK Here~ <marquee behavior=alternate>HARE KRSNA...</marquee><hr> [This message has been edited by jagannatha das brahmachar (edited 07-07-2001).]

<h4 align=center>Continuation of Confession</h4><hr> <font size=4 color=OOCCCC> After the first year of travelling throughout Southwestern United States, in 1986 I returned to the San Francisco Mandir where I received initiation a year earlier from my siksa and dhiksa guru, Bhaktisvarupa Damodar Maharaja. There were several HDG SP disciples all ready to pounce on me when I returned for having taken sannyasa from a picture of my gurudeva on the altar--<ul>according to them it was unethical to do so be that any type of critisism stemming from either G.B.C. or even my own "envious" godbrothers. So I just "do what I feel is right." Thus, all my godbrothers were instructed at that time to become grhastas in order to maintain a closeness of like-minded vaishnavas in a nice Krsna Consciousness atmosphere. I am just of the opinion that the sannyasa ashrama is the most notable profession and others should be awarded it.</font> <h5 align=center>There are many points that can be derived from this statement most notable of which is....</h5><hr><font size=4 color=FFCCCC>One should <ul>NOT consider the material world as his/her ultimate "resting place" but rather only coming here to do his/her <ul>duty and to quickly get-out. Nor, are the demigods desirous of coming down to earth for even this passing stool business. I would also like to add to the above statement concerning the sannyasa institution as being a noble cause, it TOO should be said of the <ul> BRAHMACHARYA ASHRAMAS -jagannatha das brahmachari<hr></font> [This message has been edited by jagannatha das brahmachar (edited 07-04-2001).]

Who is pooping in their own backyard prabh? Can you be a little more specific? As your post came right after mine, I am feeling a little hurt by this remark, and wish I hadn't looked in here now. JR <h5 align=center> I meant to edit this article but because my I.S.P. was down, everyone got the chance to interpret it however wrongly.</h5><hr> <font size=4 color=00CCCC> Just to make my point perfectly clear here I want to confess the following story. Once, I was travelling to the Laguna Beach Mandir and while staying outside in my RV, I got dressed and ready to go in for the mangal artika with my tri-danda in hand. Much to my intial shock and wonderment, the temple doors were locked shut at 4:35 a.m. because I could hear the aratika had already begun 5 minutes prior to my arrival. Meanwhile, I had this uncontrollable need to "service" my body so I took the liberty to squat and poop right there underneath the sign on the front lawn thus unable to control myself any longer. ( I didn't have a porta-potty ). Besides, I beleived that I was showing special mercy to the devotees who were thus enjoying darshan and deserved to be chastised for forcing me to sit and wait outside until the temple to open up. ( It should've been openned 24 hrs/day imho ). I think their excuse was that they were recieving too many complaints about the noise emminating from the loud kirtans so they decided to shut the doors to keep the noise in. So if you weren't right there on time or had no access through the pujari room then you were simply screwed like I was.<hr><font>

<h4 align=center> Jaya Nitai-Gaura HariBol</h4><hr> <font size=5 color=FFFFCC><u>San Francisco Ratha Yatra </u> is one final step closer to reality for me</font><font size=4 color=33OO99> Maybe Krsna Janmastami will be next. Who knows ? ?</font><font size=4 color=330099> It kinda amazes me to think when we're just so busy all of the time pooping in "our own" back-yards, meanwhile others are fully absorbed in SERVICING their own respected temples... <hr><h3 align=center>"so therefore, don't poop in <u>"your"</u> own backyard"</h3> - jagannatha das brahmachari</font> [This message has been edited by jagannatha das brahmachar (edited 07-03-2001).]

<h6>Radhe SHYAM Hari K R S N A </h6><center> I considered the two temples where I lived at as parents to me; One was where I originally joined Iskcon, in Phila., PA and the other was where I took my initiation in San Francisco, Ca. So much has happened since I first encountered the devotees. Now 25 years later, I am thinking seriously about rejoining a devotional community.</p> I am probably going to the San Francisco Rath-yatra and will be keeping my eyes openned for some fresh smiling faces.</p> <font size=6 color=cyan>I L @ @ K Forward to Seeing You All There :-)</font><hr> Hare K R S N A ,</center> <h5><hr align=center>jagannatha das brahmachari</h5>