gHari

Apparently half of the priests are so renounced that they remain naked (skyclad). From A Brief Introduction to Jainism BTW, those are seven cobras over the head of the statue of the realized naked saint. [This message has been edited by gHari (edited 01-28-2002).]

Haribol Leyh, A couple of things came to mind when I heard your candid appeal. I wouldn't doubt that Sri Krsna also appreciates your sincerity. The first was the JAPA SANDWICH, namely ending the day with a few rounds and awaking and continuing where you left off, with a few more rounds. The other was that when you have this thought that I am going to chant a few rounds every morning, right then, drop everything, take bath, brush your teeth, and begin chanting. There's nothing to make us want to chant, more than chanting itself. And what is so important that it can't wait a little while, while we put the whole game back into perspective? Nothing. It seems you've already realized that there is no other way, there is no other way, there is no other way. A few rounds would drive that home again. Out in the world with the users and abusers pulling us this and that way, it is much more difficult than being surrounded by divine gentle vaishnavas. That one chanting is who we really are, the one we really want to be, the only one we really enjoy being. Just sometimes we forget that, having to hide our true selves from the wicked world for just too too long. Of course, there is always reading some good inspiration from Prabhupada, chanting Panca Tattva right after brushing (my favorite), playing tapes or MP3 files, remembering Krsna even when the nonsense is happening (or at least the Panca Tattva), and I'm sure we could all come up with hundreds of little tactics to beat the big bad modes. But as you mention, begging the Mahamantra from Lord Caitanya may be the most powerful approach. Then it will pour out of your mouth with no effort; just sit back and listen. This is my desire for you ... and for anyone else who wants to chant as much as you do. gHari<font color="#dedfdf"> [This message has been edited by gHari (edited 01-27-2002).]

I quite enjoyed the extended fifteen minute visual morphing on the newly enhanced All Things Must Pass -- My Sweet Lord 2000 Version Site . I think I've learned to like the new vocal too. At the end you can download it as a screensaver for either PC or Mac. Unfortunately it only cycles through the initial morphing sequences. Perhaps later it will be enhanced too.<Font color="#f7f7f7"> [This message has been edited by gHari (edited 01-21-2002).]

Darwin, It is good to avoid drugs, especially those offered by dentists, like novocain and laughing gas. For remember, our goal: transcend dental medication. Dr. gHari<font color="#dedfdf"> [This message has been edited by gHari (edited 01-18-2002).]

Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time, which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very little, which made him rather frail and with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath. This made him ....what? A super callused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.

It's Hugh Marr.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/nonfram/170102/dlnat04.asp

I recommend reading the last post (posted 01-13-2002 09:10 PM) on this thread: http://www.indiadivine.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000838.html

Yes, that is a recent authentic Nancy toon. The cartoonist is obviously a true fan, judging by the lyrics chosen which really define our sweet George well. Soon My Sweet Lord will begin to sweep the Americas. I keep listening to it. Can't believe how far I've come in thirty years. Jaya Prabhupada.

My Sweet Lord on target to be number ONE in UK. Hear it FREE<font color="#f7f7f7"> [This message has been edited by gHari (edited 01-15-2002).]

Here's a bit of George's 2000 version of My Sweet Lord, but apparently it is original Sweet Lord that was released again to the world Monday.

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Tomorrow My Sweet Lord will be released; expected to top charts. This is from the Sunday Times: <font color="#dedfdf"> [This message has been edited by gHari (edited 01-14-2002).]

CC Adi-lila 8.33-47:

Srila Prabhupada and Krsnadasa Kaviraja Goswami say it much better in Caitanya-caritamrta Adi-lila 8.29-31:

From CC Ali-lila 4.34p:

From Caitanya-caritamrta Adi-lila Introduction:

As Darwin would point out, it could actually be a common ancestor from which both authorities manifested; not that one evolved into the other. It seems that perhaps Puru das also suggested this in so many words.

As Darwin would point out, it could actually be a common ancestor from which both authorities manifested; not that one evolved into the other. It seems that perhaps Puru das also suggested this in so many words.

In the early eighties I assimilated Jesus with Gaudiya Vaishnavism. Spending months studying the New Testament, I now realize that Krsna was preparing an innocent boy's faith in Jesus for a future two year role I would play in a major Christian Church. I ended up leaving after discovering their booklet about Krsna Consciousness, written by a psychologist of all people. Reading from the first page "ISKCON was founded by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada", I told them with great authority and devotion as I closed the book: "This is the only true statement in this booklet". However, as we Be Here Now, I will explain the essence or gospel of the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, as I have come to understand it. Christ came to relieve our burden by giving us everlasting eternal life. We were and are suffering from accepting the sham of a non-eternal temporary life. Christ came to present the truth of life. His continuing theme was: "The Kingdom of God is at hand. Seek ye first the Kingdom of God. Do not go here or there looking for it, for it is within". Yes, Jesus responded to the mundane question about which is the most important (self-evident) commandment in a way to lift religion beyond mere mundane morality by preaching love of God. Clearly this is the goal along with the Kingdom, but he was very definite about the purpose of his advent: to relieve our burden, our heavy yoke, to give us eternal life. Many could not understand this for their mundane concept of life had presumed that the Messiah would lead them out of bondage in a way compatible with their mundane concept of political bondage. Yet, it was relief from the bondage of material existence in the freedom in spiritual reality. Guru-tattva, and really what else is guru going to preach? I often watch the TV preachers. I guess each has his own audience. Some I find terribly repulsive, some even frightfully phoney. I wish they could understand that the promise of Christ for life everlasting is not about living forever (duh, that is a given), but rather it is something right now - eternal life versus the temporary farce and anxiety of the bodily conception. I have yet to hear it in some hundreds of hours of auditing the boys on the tube. Prabhupada might call it "Caitanya-caritamrta", the pastimes of the living force in eternity. Unfortunately they have absolutely no information about eternal life. The funny thing is that as I hacked away on my computer in my little office with a Spiritual Sky Syamasundara on my monitor, burning incense now and then, and chanting japa here and there, these Christians thought I was a great Christian. Eventually the rumour was: "But we can't take credit for this one". I used to love carrying Adi-lila One; they knew it was a very powerful book. I don't know whether 20 years later they have changed their stilted opinion and propaganda against Vaishnavas. Talk about a boat without a rudder; a thousand churches off in space. Krsna knew how difficult it had become for me to work there. I hope He is not displeased with my abandoning them.

Tarun, Can these 'facts' be proven? The first is very serious and I would guess a crime. I don't see why blowing up some planes would affect the stock investment since the buying and selling both occured prior to the terror. Finding this in the paper you read should have raised the BS WARNING flag. Unless of course, there is some strategy that eludes me here. gHari

Vasudeva Datta?

<h3>JAYA VASUDEVA DATTA</H3> CC Adi-lila 10.40p: CC Adi-lila 10.41-42: CC Madhya-lila 11.137-143: CC Madhya-lila 14.98-99: CC Madhya-lila 15.158-181: The Matchless Gift 3:

After looking at the picture again, I saw the humour since the demon getting trashed by our hero bears a certain resemblance in dress to Ronald McDonald (later known as Puripada). Kirtanananda was known as Srila Bhaktipada.

Fascinating. Thank you, Gauracandra Prabhu.