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From: Mar 5, 1999 |
To: Mar 17, 1999 |
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Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 14:09:01 (EST)
From: Happy Email: None To: Everyone Subject: Diffi-cult Message: Exactly how dangerous is M? A couple of days ago, there was a thread comparing M's tactics to those of Hitler's. For instance, Mike wrote: '...other than actual genocide, M's tactics come straight out of the great cult-classic, Mein Kampf. /-/ No, he doesn't pick on any ethnic group, he picks on the MIND and the BRAIN!' That was my quote of the day, it was absolutely excellently put. M's tactics has been advanced neurolinguistic programming. He has told us not to question, not to think - 'never leave room for doubt in your mind' - only listen to satsang/videos when a creeping doubt sneaks in, he has told us to hate our minds, critical thinking was the enemy... until we became almost like vegetables. He has frightened us with hell and 'rotten vegetables' if we leave him, if we ever reveal the truth about his lousy techniques, and so on. He has scared his followers almost to death, in some cases actually to death, to the point of suicide. How deep the programming sits shows by the fact that exes keep talking about 'Knowledge' AS IF it were real knowledge. This is semantics, this is neurolinguistic programming, he has made us accept his terminology, although it is a plain lie. He has shown us only four common yoga techniques. And even that, he performed poorly. On his website, he writes that he, during 1998, 'imparted Knowledge to so and so many people'. But he DID NOT IMPART ANYTHING TO ANYBODY!' It is just pure mystification. Also, he said fairly recently - I don't have the exact quote, but somebody else might have it, something like 'everytime we breath in, it is his gift to us, and everytime we breath out, it is his gift to us', implying that he is fucking giving us life! No, he does not claim, directly, to be God anymore, but indirectly, the message is the same. The lies are the same, they are just more subtle. In that sense, he is still extremely dangerous, and trusting him will cost anybody dearly. His cult is a very diffi-cult one to get out of. If cults in terms of danger were classified into three categories, I would personally suggest that the most dangerous ones, level I, are those when the leader tells his disciples either to kill, or to commit suicide: Like Jonestown, Heaven's Gate, the Solar Temple, or the Japanese Aum Shinrikyo. I don't consider M to be that dangerous. At level II, I would put cults which do not tell you to kill yourself or anybody else if the leader so requires, but which still control the minds and lives of the disciples, to a degree that their lives may be ruined. I would suggest M falls into this category together with Rajneesh, Hare Krishna, Reverend Moon, Scientology. Well, he doesn't tell you whom to marry, like Moon does. But still, I think he falls into this second category. Level III would be cults which do not require surrender, gratitude, money, devotion, or any of that sort to a leader. Level III cults have no dictator. M clearly does not fall into this category. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 20:42:18 (EST)
From: Sir Dave Email: david.studio57@btinternet.com To: Happy Subject: Diffi-cult Message: All so very true, Happy. It's too late for me to formulate a response now but that was a very clear evaluation. In just the last week, my eldest daughter's reading has picked up tremendously. Why am I saying this? Because I think that one of the most valuable knowledges ever imparted is the knowledge of how to read. This knowledge is imparted by school teachers and parents. Any true teacher does not require gratitude from the person they are teaching. They only require that their teaching imparts true independant ability which will make the teacher unnecessary. Now I really MUST go because I have a patent pending on a snow mobile recumbent bicycle. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 00:23:28 (EST)
From: Scott T. Email: None To: Sir Dave Subject: SMRC Message: David: Re: Now I really MUST go because I have a patent pending on a snow mobile recumbent bicycle. There's a description of a 'surf bike' on the HPV website. Is that yours as well? -Scott Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 14:22:06 (EST)
From: Sir Dave Email: None To: Scott T. Subject: Flying velocopedes Message: No; mine's the Air Mobile Flying Bicycle. Believe it or not, Scott, such a machine has been invented and flown successfully across the English Channel from England to France. You may already know about this. The machine was a cross between a glider and a bike. The bike drove propellers. Some guy took off from the cliffs around Folkstone and pedalled his way to France. He said there were a few tricky moments when his bike-plane was just a few feet above the sea but he managed to keep it aloft and landed on the beach at Calais. I believe that this is the only human powered flying machine that's ever been invented and sucessfully flown. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 00:18:30 (EST)
From: Scott T. Email: None To: Happy Subject: Diffi-cult Message: Happy: Re: How deep the programming sits shows by the fact that exes keep talking about 'Knowledge' AS IF it were real knowledge. This is semantics, this is neurolinguistic programming, he has made us accept his terminology, although it is a plain lie. He has shown us only four common yoga techniques. And even that, he performed poorly. I don't really buy this statement. I mean, I'll grant you that the techniques are done badly, but I use the term 'Knowledge' only as a convenient way to reference a cognitive pattern that seems to hang together with or without Maharaji. I mean, just in terms of the particular way the package is described in DLM/EV that's really not Maharaji's trip. It's a Rhadasaomi trip that has it's origins in the middle of the 18th century. But beyond that particular set of techniques, the experience of 'light,' for instance, is accessible through other completely different techniques. Sweatlodge, for example. These other techniques are completely unrelated to DLM, and point toward what Frederick Turner calls a 'family of neurocharms,' that seem to define the way humans perceive and interact with the universe, define beauty, etc. I don't know what this pattern is. It may or may not be 'divine.' Perhaps it's just a product of evolution, but it does hang together. Call it whatever. -Scott Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 09:54:58 (EST)
From: Happy Email: None To: Scott T. Subject: Diffi-cult Message: I anyway think that by accepting the term 'Knowledge', we go halfway along with his mystification of four yoga techniques, which are not HIS in any way - which you obviously agree on. And, above all, when he claims to have IMPARTED Knowledge to us - that's pure nonsense. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 11:33:49 (EST)
From: Scott T. Email: None To: Happy Subject: Diffi-cult Message: Happy: I anyway think that by accepting the term 'Knowledge', we go halfway along with his mystification of four yoga techniques, which are not HIS in any way - which you obviously agree on. And, above all, when he claims to have IMPARTED Knowledge to us - that's pure nonsense. Absolutely, and I'd go even further to say that it blocks us from making appropriate inferences and insights about those experiences. They seem universal, but by the nature of things also somewhat obscure. Anyone who kind of happens upon the pattern can then take advantage of a fine opportunity for exploitation, which many have done. It is a little like the 'lock in' phenomenon in economics, also called the 'QWERTY syndrome.' Along comes Bill Gates and recognizes that there is a tremendous compulsion to establish standards, so he sets HIMSELF up as the standard. And because the principle is obscure and for most people (including the courts) unrecognized he goes largely unchallenged and unhindered. It's like finding a gold mine under a moss-covered old rock. Trouble is, it's extremely costly for the rest of us dupes. -Scott Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 11:52:33 (EST)
From: Happy Email: None To: Scott T. Subject: Diffi-cult Message: Right, Scott, we are talking the same language. I liked the comparison with Bill Gates setting a 'standard' - by accepting M's language as standard, we are making it all the more diffi-cult to set our minds free. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 10:11:12 (EST)
From: Helen Email: None To: Scott T. Subject: Diffi-cult Message: Hi Scott, I know what you are saying but I also resent the term 'knowledge' because of its connatative value. The word 'Knowledge' sounds so smug, implies the wisdom of all the ages as if suddenly one becomes a great sage. But I see what you mean, we have to use the word in order to communicate. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 12:06:05 (EST)
From: Scott T. Email: None To: Helen Subject: Diffi-cult Message: Helen: But I see what you mean, we have to use the word in order to communicate. It is a form of seductive shorthand for us, because we have a common external reference point that links to a common internal reference point. It solves a huge problem in communication, linking the objective to the subjective. It is not entirely valid to do this, because we tend to gloss over differences in that experience that might be really instructive. I like Turner's phrase 'family of neurocharms' or just 'neurocharms' because it seems more neutral and also more universal. Incidentally, have things settled down yet? -Scott Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 14:04:45 (EST)
From: Helen Email: None To: Scott T. Subject: Hi Scott (ot) Message: Hi Scott I am fasting today (whoo hoo, I'm high as a kite from it, too) and tomorrow I have my colonoscopy. After tomorrow I am free to get together. Would you mind sending me an email? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 16:46:46 (EST)
From: Helen Email: None To: Scott Subject: Hi Scott (ot) Message: I take back what I said, the fasting isn't fun anymore. I had to drink this horrible laxative stuff that is like poison, it's making me sick, making me sweat, making my ears ring. I have to drink this stuff twice to clean me out for the colonoscopy. Bleck. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Mar 12, 1999 at 09:02:12 (EST)
From: John Email: None To: Helen Subject: Hi Scott (ot) Message: Been there, and done that. My deepest sympathies! Oh, btw, we're coming up again to your area, are you gonna be playing music anywhere anytime soon? You never emailed me your schedule like I think you said you would. Anyway, let me know. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Mar 12, 1999 at 10:11:12 (EST)
From: Helen Email: None To: John Subject: Hi John (ot) Message: HA!! WHat schedule??? I thought I was going to be in a performance recently but the part was too high for me. We don't have any upcoming gigs. Oh God, maybe I can audition for the part of the mom in the remake of The Partridge Family. I have no music career (sob) But let's get together when you come up. My colonoscopy is today at 1:45 pm. The worst part is over--that poison they make you drink--AAAAAIIEEE!! Horrible. Fortunately my doctor will give me drugs so that I hardly know what's happening, unlike the sadistic colon doctor from hell that you had: 'Lie still, man, while I stick this scope up you, I have a golf game in TEN MINUTES!!' Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 16:19:26 (EST)
From: Gail Email: None To: Happy Subject: Good post! (nt) Message: nt Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 12:11:11 (EST)
From: Jean-Michel Email: None To: Everyone Subject: For premies ONLY Message: Did you know that m's also a great dancer? In case you doubt it, watch him! I guess you'll all miss this if you don't go to India this time! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 12:53:54 (EST)
From: JW Email: None To: Jean-Michel Subject: You Should Warn People Message: Thanks, J-M: Those pictures are great but also will cause severe nausea in many people. God, they bring back memories, actually, they bring back nightmares. But people should see those pictures, just like people should know about the holacaust. Is your site linked to this one? Can Brian put some of those pictures on the ex-premie website? They capture the intense devotional period of Maharaji (1977-1983) better than just about any pictures I can think of. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 12:59:22 (EST)
From: Jean-Michel Email: None To: JW Subject: Warning for exes! Message: You've done it. If Brian wants some of those, I'll e-mail him. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 18:13:18 (EST)
From: bill Email: None To: Jean-Michel Subject: Warning for exes! Message: Could you make that Jagdeo photo available for a short while so I can down load it? It will be part of my public attack on jagdeo. Premies and elan folks will know about G's MOM and others. Marolyn also, if mail gets through. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 12:58:09 (EST)
From: JW Email: None To: Jean-Michel Subject: Also Message: I know I speak for many others in thanking you for putting together all the information you have on your website. I just looked at the index again, and it's great how you have compiled so much useful information. I think it helps a lot of people to see the things Maharaji is now trying to hide. Also I noticed that almost 3,500 people have visted your site! Thanks again. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 13:01:49 (EST)
From: Jean-Michel Email: None To: JW Subject: Also Message: I guess I'm very likely the person for whom it's been the most helpful! I couldn't understand why my memory wouldn't work properly before I started working on this website and digging in old stuff. I'm almost OK now I guess! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 13:25:38 (EST)
From: Helen Email: None To: Jean-Michel Subject: R.E.M. Syndrome Message: HA HA, we all have a disorder called Repressed Embarrassing Memory Syndrome. I prowled around your website some during my insomniac night the other night. Loved it. Thanks Love Helen Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 15:25:14 (EST)
From: Miloochie Email: None To: Jean-Michel Subject: Also Message: My partner read your site, the forum here and some other links (i.e. Truth About Maharaji) yesterday for six hours straight until her eyes were just burning. A big, big thanks to you and the many others who have worked very hard to bring the truth out in the open. It is helping us SOOOOOO much. It's a bit scary for me, revealing what a doe-doe head I was and have been. This morning, she pulled out a book, 'Spiritual Choices' by Dick Anthony, Bruce Ecker, and Ken Wilber. She read sections related to M and other cults. I felt cornered and found myself defending how I and probably many others got duped. But then, a startling thing happened. She revealed (after almost five years together) that many years ago, she got herself talked into doing a Lifespring weekend. They pressured her to do the next one, 'If you really LOVE yourself, you'll do the next step.' Her partner at the time was already booked, but busy, and convinced her to do it because it was already paid for (about $1500). Oh, the horror stories -- sheer, utter, ignorant, cruelty. She said that she wind up ending it by chastizing the leaders, the entire process, and every willing Nazi-like participant. This, she felt, was how she got rid of any damage it did to her. I, of course, listened with great fascination and obvious new understanding. Between the two of us, it seems we are helping each other to uncover what damage (a whole lot of it) that got through to our very core, despite our conciously thinking that it wasn't by these cults. Your efforts, all of you, are making a big difference. Thank you. Have a great day, everyone. Miloochie Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 16:48:57 (EST)
From: HALIP Email: None To: Jean-Michel Subject: For premies ONLY Message: Is there ANYTHING this guy doesn't do ? I mean he flies airplanes better than Lindberg, rides horses more elegantly than Lady Godiva, invents all kind of veryimportantinventions, dances like Nureïev, writes poetry that would make Baudelaire and Keath paled with envy, composes music that would put Mozart to shame, creates websites like a born webmaster, it's INCREDIBLE. Oh, I forget, he's the Lard, and being such, he is OMNIPOTENT... One question remains though : does he do windows ? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 22:35:57 (EST)
From: TD Email: None To: Jean-Michel/Brian Subject: Suggestion - Brian? Message: Total gag-o-rama JM! Thanks so much for putting these pictures up....its the first time I've seen the infamous flute and let-it-all-hang-out Krishna dance shot. I've seen the Christmas tree headgear before, but not this one! Anyway I've been wondering whether it would be a good idea to put a shot like that one (the flute one) up on the very front page of this website, along with the one of him in a suit speaking how he does at events today (the one there already). Why I say this, is that this image really is a case of 'a picture speaks a thousand words' and to me, connotes how very culty the whole 'Lord of the Universe' history of DLM has been - the very history that was kept totally hidden from me for four years and had I been shown any image like this as an aspirant, I'm sure I would have run a mile. Anyway, if somebody only makes it to the first page of this website, they're going to leave with an extremely powerful image of what Maharaji really is and has been, and a picture is much more difficult to dismiss, rationalise or explain away than words are. Oh and also, that image would constantly piss off and embarrass Maharaji and all the ELKies, who are so desperate to cover-up his LOTU phase on their respective sites. And unlike what a premie said to me recently in an e-mail, a shot like this is not just an example of Maharaji in typical 70's dress (flares, wedgey shoes etc), but is a perfect example of a cult-leader wanting desperately to portray himself like an Indian god. Anyway...just a suggestion. Regards, TD Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 03:24:50 (EST)
From: barney Email: None To: TD Subject: good idea! picture=1000 words Message: Yes, good idea. Brian, you probably know that can massage the image down so it will fit on the page and not be a bandwidth hog. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 06:21:59 (EST)
From: Jean-Michel Email: None To: Everyone Subject: M's in India Message: and nothing about it on ELK !!! What's going on? 2000 Westerners are preparing to get there, darshan expected .... Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 08:15:29 (EST)
From: Sir Dave Email: None To: Jean-Michel Subject: M's in India Message: He's gone back to where he can be the Lord of the Universe in peace. I guess it's been kept a secret because of all the flack he/premies might get. Now the question is, why would a person travel half way round the world just to touch someone's feet unless they truly believed that person's feet belonged to God incarnate? But then if God incarnated, why would He keep everything secret and why would He be so worried about copyright and stuff. Also, why would He be such a paranoid and rather uncaring little man? And a question which often vexed me when I was a premie; why was God born in India? Why not England, Africa or even Belgium? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 10:36:45 (EST)
From: Brian Email: brian@ex-premie.org To: Sir Dave Subject: That's easy Message: And a question which often vexed me when I was a premie; why was God born in India? Why not England, Africa or even Belgium? India is in need of talented 'inventers' like Maharaji. Anyone who could keep re-inventing the past like he does, while still finding the time to further the technology of the West, is much needed there. Let's hope he finds it in his greedy little heart to stay there. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 10:56:45 (EST)
From: Orlando Email: None To: Jean-Michel Subject: not this time... Message: the event is not open to westerners this time Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 11:39:03 (EST)
From: Jean-Michel Email: None To: Orlando Subject: This is a lie ! Message: Friends of mine are going there ! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 11:48:44 (EST)
From: Orlando Email: None To: Jean-Michel Subject: the big L word Message: Cool it, JM this is the information we received in North America. Maybe your friends (probably being french revolutionaries) have decided to go anyways... Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 12:06:30 (EST)
From: Jean-Michel Email: None To: Orlando Subject: OK OK I cool it Message: After all, maybe it's for Europeans, or French only, who knows! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 12:28:16 (EST)
From: Happy Email: None To: Jean-Michel Subject: Maharaji & Maharishi Message: I know nothing about Mr. Rawat and if he's going to expose his lotus feet to westerners or not, but I think there's a lot to it that he is trying to focus more on the Indian population now, not only in India, but also in África, South America, and so on. As I told you, I go to India every now and then, and one thing that has struck me is that another Mahafucker, not the 'Great King' (Maharaj Ji) but the 'Great Seer' (Maharishi Mahesh Yogi) also is focusing very hard on India these days. He has a cable TV Channel of his own, called 'Maharishi's Veda Vision', running all through the day, everyday. It's an absolutely disgusting channel, with slimey videos of the Maharishi taking turns with pseudoscientific reports and 'proof' about the fact that the Maharishi's message is EXACTLY the same as the one told by the old rishis... They claim that exercises in 'yogic flying' (jumping up and down in the lotus position) is especially beneficial, even more so than meditation, in promoting world peace... Absolutely unbelievable. One thing I noticed too is that Maharishi has learnt a few tricks from Mr. Rawat - such as the use of the term 'Knowledge'! He is now advertizing 6 months courses in 'Total Knowledge'. Buy the course, and you'll get 'Total Knowledge' in six months... It seems that the two Mahafuckers appear more credible in India than in the West, perhaps due to the millions of bucks they managed to cheat from us westerners. If they made it in the West, then they got to be good... All Indians dream of going to the West and earning in fortune. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 12:36:36 (EST)
From: Scott T. Email: None To: Happy Subject: Maharaji & Maharishi Message: Hap: Yeah, India seems to be getting really sappy right now for some reason. My ex-roommate's parents are here from India right now, and his dad has fallen for some guru or other. I think he's a Probably Padha follower (or whoever is the successor to that comic book religion's leader). Seems like Indians are facing a very uncertain future, and the diaspora is also stirring things up a bit. Growing pains I guess, and the stress of being a nuclear power with Pakistan at the door. It reminds me of the old cold war days here. -Scott Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 14:20:04 (EST)
From: Happy Email: None To: Scott T. Subject: Indian gurus Message: I don't know about Padha - but India is really nuts with gurus, still. However, most young Indians are really not very interested, they find it silly. My feeling is that the most popular now living guru in India is still the illusionist Sai Baba (Satya Sai Baba, that is, not Shirdi Sai Baba), with Guru Amma from Kerala coming in as second. Then, there are all the well-known Swamis in Rishikesh. There's also a new one called - you would not believe this - Pilot Baba! It's NOT Maharaji. He was an Indian Air Force pilot, who renounced and became sadhu, with long hair and beard. He is quite popular in the Hardwar-Rishikesh area now. But Indians have a more relaxed way of looking at their babas and sadhus. They don't have the same messianic way to relate to them as we have. We are programmed, both within Christian and Jewish tradition, to expect the Messiah to come. When westerners find a guru, it is always a disaster. Well, I don't believe in gurus, personally, I think they are always dangerous, but for westerners it is particularly true. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 16:34:40 (EST)
From: HALIP Email: None To: Happy Subject: Maharaji & Maharishi Message: From one Happy to another... greetings ! While we're on the subject, I copied the lyrics of the Beatles 'Sexy Sadie' which they wrote in the late 60's to expose Maharashi Mahesh Yogi a the true fake that he is and then posted them on a new thread stared by Runamock a few days ago regarding a song by Alanis Morrissette where she sings about some gurustuff. In case you didn't my oh so fascinating post back there, I'm recopying them here (thank God for copy and paste!) since you've brought up this subject... My apologies to those who already read them ! 'Sexy Sadie what have you done 'You made a fool of everyone 'You made a fool of everyone 'Sexy Sadie what have you done 'Sexy Sadie you broke the rules 'You laid it down for all to see 'You laid it down for all to see 'Sexy Sadie you broke the rules 'One sunny day the world was waiting for a lover 'She came along to turn on everyone 'Sexy Sadie she's the greatest of them all 'Sexy Sadie how did you know 'The world was waiting just for you 'The world was waiting just for you 'Sexy Sadie how did you know 'Sexy Sadie you'll get yours yet 'However big you think you are 'However big you think you are 'Sexy Sadie you'll get yours yet 'We gave everything just to sit at her table 'Just a smile would lighten everything 'Sexy Sadie she's the latest and the greatest of them all 'She made a fool of everyone 'Sexy Sadie 'However big you think you are 'Sexy Sadie' As you see, what applies for one can apply for the other... Au revoir ! Happy and living in Paris Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 09:50:07 (EST)
From: Happy Email: None To: HALIP Subject: Maharaji & Maharishi Message: Hi, the other Happy! Yes, I heard about Saxy Sadie being about the Maharashi. I think you are right. John Lennon has mentioned (in his biography) that 'The Fool on the Hill' also was about Maharishi. I have a live recording by Donovan (who was with Beatles at Maharishi's ashram in Rishikesh, together with Mia Farrow and Brian Wilson from the Beach Boys), where he describes embarrasing situations with the Maharishi. Supposedly, Maharishi had some kind of crush on Mia Farrow, and this was the final straw that broke the camel's back. Before that, there were a number of other situations, when they came to doubt Maharishi's authentity. Donovan himself got disappointed, as did the Beatles, and later he wrote songs about being 'deep asleep in India'. Now, in the 90s, he appears to have become a Buddhist. He issued a CD with songs full of Buddhist texts. I have seen Maharishi's ashram several times. It was almost swept away completely by a flood some years ago, but now, it's ok again. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 10:24:28 (EST)
From: gerry Email: None To: Happy Subject: Maharaji & Maharishi Message: The way Mia tells it in her memoirs is tha Maharishi came on to her sister Prudence, who wisely chose to stay in her bungalow, away from the lecherous and pawing guru. The Beatles wrote the song Dear Prudence for her. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 12:03:27 (EST)
From: Happy Email: None To: gerry Subject: Maharaji & Maharishi Message: Hey! I didn't know that. It seems the Beatles wrote at least three songs as 'exes' from Maharishi's trip. Maybe they were slightly traumatized, too. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 16:09:30 (EST)
From: HALIP Email: None To: gerry Subject: Maharaji & Maharishi Message: And I thought all this time that Prudence was Paul's sheep dog... My apoligies to the real Prudence ! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 12:21:09 (EST)
From: Freewheeling Email: None To: Happy Subject: Maharaji & Maharishi Message: Happy: I have seen Maharishi's ashram several times. It was almost swept away completely by a flood some years ago, but now, it's ok again. Fairfield, Iowa... right? FW Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 12:59:08 (EST)
From: Happy Email: None To: Freewheeling Subject: Maharaji & Maharishi Message: No, I actually meant the one in Rishikesh, with the bungalows and everything. It is just by the Ganges. Pretty fun seeing the place where all that happened... Faifield, Iowa, is that where the Maharishi 'University' is? Was that almost swept away too? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 04:53:52 (EST)
From: JACK THE REAPER Email: None To: Everyone Subject: THAT IS THE FACT JACK Message: When I was a little kid, the catholics said that God was everywhere. I looked and only saw the trees the backyard, etc. I didn't see God. 20 years later, I practiced religiously and after Amherst, indeed, It presented itself to me. What can I say? It Allowed me to do pranam at that moment when only me was the human form and only it was the Holy Consciousness. It knows every thought,every action, every thing. It is in everything. All of you. That is the fact, Jack. Look in the mirror, if there is no god, you are screwed, if there is, you are very,very respectful of the one who brought this and we all know who that was, is. My prayer to my God is thank you and give to me. Please. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 05:30:36 (EST)
From: Anon Email: None To: JACK THE REAPER Subject: True Love banishes fear Jack Message: if there is no god, you are screwed, if there is, you are very,very respectful of the one who brought this and we all know who that was, is. etc... I detect the attempt to share (and spread) some fearfulness here, Jack. It sounds as if, despite your deep revelations about 'It' after receiving Knowledge, that you still rather tremble at some 'Catholic' impressions of Divinity that might have impressed themselves upon you as a child. I think it is healthy to have respect, but only as far as respect is due, and most importantly, without fear. I think that on the subject of God, fear is a most innappropriate feeling to entertain. Maybe in nature we should have a healthy fearfulness about let's say, sharks or whatever. But fear is a dangerous reaction in most cases, which blinds one to reality, alienates one from the true situation, amplifies all one's worst delusions and leaves one open to all kinds of abuse at the hands of fearmongers. In short, fearfulness predisposes you to become a victim. This deification of Maharaji, this carte-blanche assumption of his authority and the attendant fear, posing as respect, is so medieval, and in my opinion, extremely damaging to sincere but unwary people. Remember that true love banishes fear. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 09:47:11 (EST)
From: Mike Email: None To: Anon Subject: Well said, Anon! (nt) Message: nt Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 19:27:11 (EST)
From: Katie Email: None To: Mike Subject: Thank you, Anon Message: Very well said, and very moving. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 10:19:06 (EST)
From: ex-mug Email: None To: Anon Subject: True Love banishes fear Jack Message: 'true love banishes fear' thanks for the reminder, Anon ex-mug Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 17:38:17 (EST)
From: SHP Email: None To: Anon Subject: God-fearing = in awe/respect Message: I have been blessed with some discernment. To have awe and respect for, to abhor the thought of doing anything negative toward, the Divinity - is not the garden-variety fear we all know and loathe. The term 'God-fearing' is an idiomatic expression, and not intended to inspire fear of hell, etc etc etc. I picked up on alot of respect and awe from Jack, not the fear you allude to. But hey, who the hell am I? (Stole all my critics' thunder in one line!) Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 00:20:38 (EST)
From: Gail Email: None To: SHP Subject: Ya but what proof do you have Message: that K is knowledge of god and M is mankind's link to god. We heard it and chose to belief it. It is no more valid than any of the religious teachings. It would be nice to think that this little party goes on and on. I promise to send you a post card. If there is no me or hereafter, as MJ alluded to in 1991 in Miami, than I might as well do what I want now. This does not include following MJ. If this is what you want, great. When the jig is up it probably won't matter what you did as far as spirituality is concerned. Enjoy yourself. It's later than you think. Enjoy yourself, while your still in the pink. Enjoy yourself. This ain't no inner game. Restore yourself, enjoy yourself. Forget the holy fame. (borrowed from RT) Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 03:54:11 (EST)
From: bill Email: None To: SHP Subject: God-fearing = in awe/respect Message: I know you believe that there is an origional intelligence that is self aware and knows you exist. If that is a reality, and you are self aware and it is self aware, isn't the only next step to have a relationship with it and not have anyone in between? If you go to prem rawat's web site, and read the poetry, it is hard to make the connection that he IS that origional intelligence that is self aware of itself and you. The pope is referred to as 'the holy father' but you and I are sure he is just a regular guy in a strange dress and hat. People want to pray to all these folks that no longer have a body, but if there is an origional self aware thingee, why does anyone bother dealing at all with any second or third person? Wouldn't god realisation in any language just be that (assuming) there is a self aware god and it is aware of you and so have a relationship with that as well as everyone else that you can see. We are surrounded by people that want to tell us how to dress, eat, live, think, everything. And with the stamp of official god stamped on it. And some guys just love to be revered. So, we have reverands, most reverand, your eminence, father, holy father, guru, dali lama, ect. But if the power is self aware, there is no need for any middle man. prem rawat plays middle man posing as the self aware power itself. A hindu tradition, not a pretty one or sensible one, but one that had me, and it was right smack dab in the middle blocking any free relationship between me and the self aware origional god. (assuming that there is one) Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 09:47:33 (EST)
From: SHP Email: None To: bill Subject: God-fearing = in awe/respect Message: Guides are cool. Friends along the way are cool. Masters are cool. You can have it all. You can travel alone or with companions. Have it your way, Burker King! Usng your logic, we don't need these bodies either. As a matter of fact, they really get in the way sometime. But the Creator gave us bodies anyway allegedly said it was good. Ever put a cat near an open paper bag (not with malice) and watch it go in there and freak out until it figured out how to maneuver in and out? And play? Play is a really big part of it, too. Chew on that for awhile, my friend. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 10:53:25 (EST)
From: Helen Email: None To: bill Subject: God-fearing = in awe/respect Message: I agree with you. If there is a God, why do we need all these intermediaries. They (intermediaries) only seem to make people miserable, IMHO Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 08:54:04 (EST)
From: AJW Email: anthginn@yahoo.com To: JACK THE REAPER Subject: THAT IS THE FACT JACK Message: Hi Jack, Does this God taste of snot by any chance? AJW Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 08:58:51 (EST)
From: Sir Dave Email: None To: AJW Subject: THAT IS THE FACT JACK Message: Someone once said that there are only two religions - love and fear. Which catagory does the above fit into? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 17:43:39 (EST)
From: SHP Email: None To: Sir Dave Subject: THAT IS THE FACT JACK Message: I don't know who said that thing about love and fear being the only two religions, but it sounds a little light on data. 1) Fear is the opposite of faith. 2) What about Kindness? Is that a sub-heading under that great catch-all, l-o-v-e? Kindness brings it home to even how we all treat each other here now, whereas l-o-v-e is so played it has lost its punch for many. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 00:53:24 (EST)
From: Gail Email: None To: SHP Subject: I don't have to be kind. Message: This probably sounds crazy to you, SHP. For all too many years I have associated with many stinky, lazy, psychologically-fucked, neer-do-well people in relation to MJ. Even MJ talks about some stinky woman who sat too close to him in Boulder. I have had these bag people (not too many) to my house. One woman actually told this premie guy that he would have to shower and pitch in for the cost of the videos before he came to her house to watch videos in the future. That was his ticket out. He never came much after that (saved the dollars and dirt and abandoned liberation). Of course, MJ has been weeding out the socially unacceptable, the poor and the crazies in recent years. There are no altuistic efforts in communities anymore. Premies, in general, have been forced to hang out with people they didn't care for. I know Jack loved his London ashram stint with a houseful of homosexuals (he wasn't very fly for a straight guy). I don't blame him for that. Living with Ben Dover and Philip McCraken was insufferable for him. There wasn't much kindness there. The straights against the gays. The poorly-paid ashramies against the snotty, high-wage earners (who went to more programs). I don't have to lend money so everyone can see the lord. I don't have to receive or give spiritual advice anymore. I don't have to drive people around. I don't have to travel to see the insides of hotels, halls and bush anymore. I don't have to do anything I don't want to do (except work--I like it most of the time). I felt it was my duty to be kind or do kind things whether I wanted to or not. I acutally resented and hated doing all this stuff. What an ego trip and responsibility. Needless to say, I am glad that I don't have to save the world anymore. Everyone I meet is NOT A POTENTIAL PREMIE. I can tell people they are liars if I think so. I don't have to save anyone but myself. That doesn't mean I need the first seat in the lifeboat or to tell someone (s)he has a face like a busted boot, either. As a premie, I put on some fake, kind generous face and gave myself the last standing spot on the bus. I'm glad that I don't have to be this fake anymore. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 02:53:06 (EST)
From: Sandra Email: None To: Gail Subject: I don't have to be kind. Message: 'I acutally resented and hated doing all this stuff. What an ego trip and responsibility. As a premie, I put on some fake, kind generous face and gave myself the last standing spot on the bus. I'm glad that I don't have to be this fake anymore.' I'm glad you don't have to be fake either. But you should understand that there are plenty of people who have been doing this for many years who haven't been faking it and still, believe it or not, love M and love what knowledge does for them. Can you accept that? Or are all those people automatically lunatics and fakes to you just because you were faking it? And were you truly faking it or have you just revised your thinking due to how you're feeling right now? best to you, Sandra Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 04:41:59 (EST)
From: bill Email: None To: Sandra Subject: I don't have to be kind. Message: Do you really love m and knowledge? Would -like- be more accurate? Why is it love? Why the insistence on him thinking we love him? And why do you think all premies -Love- him? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 16:50:34 (EST)
From: Sandra Email: None To: bill Subject: I don't have to be kind. Message: 'Do you really love m and knowledge? Would -like- be more accurate?' No Bill. Love is far more accurate and not because anyone insisted on it. I would never love anyone because they told me I should. That'd be the quickest way to turn me off. And I'm certainly not going to start hating someone I love because a few folks I don't even know suggest I should. I know my own feelings quite well, thank you ;) And no Jethro, I didn't have a serious car accident. best to you both, Sandra Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 07:40:14 (EST)
From: Jethro Email: None To: Sandra Subject: I don't have to be kind. Message: Sandra, So the fact that M has protected people like jagdeo by his silence makes no difference to you. The fact that YOU are having a 'wonderful experience' gives M license to do anything. Is that right? Jethro PS Are you the sandra who had a serious car accident in the USA many tears ago? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 07:05:04 (EST)
From: Zac Email: None To: Gail Subject: I don't have to be in my mind Message: Hi Gail - Interesting to read your post because I am experiencing changes as well. It's funny though as a premie I'd be the last asshole to give up my seat on the bus. I feel much more likely to now. More likely to say hi to people, lend a hand. Just more open to life. I love the fact that I don't have the connection to the ever present community bullshit. If I want to be friends, it'll be one on one. Agenda's erased. It sounds like you are dealing with alot right now. I don't feel too bad (I feel much better)because I rewrote my agreement with M when I left the Ashram and now I can see I've been leaving by increments since then. You know one wonderful thing I'm experiencing is that possibilities are wide open. In the past, always in the corner of my mind when life options came my way I would consider M in my decision process. Probably just an excuse to stick with the familiar but it's gone. 'EVERYONE i MEET IS NOT A POTENTIAL PREMIE' talk about mind numbing, thought distorting, heart warping, f**ked up craziness. Sometimes it's subtle but it is there in every premie and if it isn't they usually feeling the guilt of not listening to their Master to spread the message of lord. I wonder if Denise feels any of this coming in later? Or if more recent premies were spared? Anyway keep spitting out the posts. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 10:06:06 (EST)
From: SHP Email: None To: Gail Subject: Nobody said you did, Gail Message: I believe that love is the strongest force in the universe. Kindness/Love is good for the recipient, but better for the giver. It tends to keep us physically healthier, mentally and emotionally more stable, and freer of the contaminating effects of whatever it is that is confronting us that is not of love. Jesus was not stupid. He didn't want his students to be doomats (turn the other cheek doesn't mean literally.) He taught us how to remain free of unwanted, negative, destructive vibrations by showing us what to focus on instead and still be pro-actively engaged in this human life. This is not a sermon. I regard Jesus as a teacher and a friend of mine, even though I wasn't there 2000 years ago. It's on another level. Whenever I do what the red letters in the Bible advise, it works and I feel a great comforting peace inside, even if there is an emotional hurricane going on around me. My heart actually expands and I can't describe the feeling but it's so wonderful. He issued the keys to the kingdom of heaven within (heart chakra opens in the process and wow). Driver's manual for planet earth in a human body, that's all. How to stay on the road and avoid collisions. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 11:04:28 (EST)
From: Helen Email: None To: SHP Subject: Nobody said you did, Gail Message: SHP, you are the one who is always saying 'you can't push the river'. Well, you can't push or fake love, either. There was a lot of fake, phoney baloney 'love' in the premie trip, IMO. People would say they loved you, but they'd walk over you if it meant getting a seat closer to M. I'll take a handful of real friends who love me anyday over that fakey love Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Mar 12, 1999 at 00:42:52 (EST)
From: SHP Email: None To: Helen Subject: When I'm in a classroom,Helen Message: I tend to focus on the teacher. The room could be full of a mix of sincere students, fuckups, attention-deficit folks, gifted ones, remedial ones, bullies, assholes, fast learners, slow learners, etc. One can get lost focussing on the other students. I went back to school a few years ago to study computer multimedia technology. I noticed how much more attention I was paying this time around compared to my more youthful school experiences. I wasn't fucking around this time, I am older and time is more precious to me now. And I realized the value of what I was going there for, which was definitely not to get into the other students bullshit. In a perfect world, if you meet the devotee you meet the teacher...that is if the devotee is actually sincerely trying to be one, not just somebody with an adhesive sticker on their lapel 'hello my name is _______, and I'm a devotee'. I've been abused verbally and in the vibes by premies. That's on them, not Maharaji, as far as I'm concerned. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Mar 12, 1999 at 10:03:20 (EST)
From: Helen Email: None To: SHP Subject: Warning: You will be flamed Message: I think Gail was talking about how an enormous amount of her time was taken up dealing with & doing things for people who she didn't really have a very real bond with. Look, why can't you empathize with others here? WHy do you always try to one-up everyone spiritually?. SPeaking of classrooms, you are like the kid who has to have the answer for everything. WHy not just come down to earth with the rest of us humans? You know I think you're a good guy, shp, but you have a lot of chutzpah the way you have the high spiritual answer for everything. It gets tiresome. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Sat, Mar 13, 1999 at 03:08:13 (EST)
From: SHP Email: None To: Helen Subject: Fire drill Message: I'm not trying to do the thing you accuse me of. It just comes out that way sometimes. It's not premeditated. Good night. And I do empathize, but I don't always agree. Is that your beef? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Sat, Mar 13, 1999 at 09:57:42 (EST)
From: Helen Email: None To: SHP Subject: Fire drill Message: My beef is that you talk as if you are the realized soul amongst us. It grates on my nerves, You seem to be like the little angel at the front of the classroom trying to please the teacher (Maharaji). Most of the rest of us are not invested in pleasing Maharaji so of course we're going to clash. You dig my message? You grok? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Sat, Mar 13, 1999 at 11:09:03 (EST)
From: SHP Email: None To: Helen Subject: If I was trying to please Message: Maharaji, I probably would never have come here the second time. I would have spent the time practicing or doing something for him. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 11:38:16 (EST)
From: gerry Email: None To: SHP Subject: SHP, are you really Keith? nt Message: well, are you? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Mar 12, 1999 at 00:46:21 (EST)
From: SHP Email: None To: gerry Subject: Who the hell is who Message: hey gerry, I am SHP. I am not Keith. Is your question some kind of inside joke about Keith? Tell me, man. I like a good laugh too. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Mar 12, 1999 at 14:06:28 (EST)
From: Annual Keith Award Email: None To: all Subject: ...goes to SHP! Message: Here's what you've won! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Mar 12, 1999 at 17:52:27 (EST)
From: Mickey the Pharisee Email: None To: Annual Keith Award Subject: ...goes to SHP! Message: Sheesh, this Sheep channel tosses as many cookies around as Maharaji.org! 'scuse me, I gotta clean out my hard drive. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Mar 12, 1999 at 14:06:28 (EST)
From: Annual Keith Award Email: None To: all Subject: ...goes to SHP! Message: Here's what you've won! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 10:19:51 (EST)
From: SHP Email: None To: Gail Subject: I don't have to be kind. Message: Proof? I don't know if I would call it that. Knowledge fulfilled me and continues to as I practice. Can I be more fulfilled than I am today? I hope to grow more in love every day. If my heart surgeon has a drink when he's not cutting I'd lift my galss and toast him for saving my life, Not criticize him for imbibing. If he has personal matters to deal with, I'd mind my own business. If I give him a gift, I'd let go of it And not tell him what to do with it. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 16:13:07 (EST)
From: Gail Email: None To: SHP Subject: I hope it blasts yer socks off Message: I hope to grow more in contentment every day, too, Shippy. I am happy to have given up my life's mission. There is no major goal. There is nothing to achieve. MJ was not our heart surgeon. He is the one who told us to abstain from flesh, eggs, drugs, booze, sex, chit-chat, ego, material goods, and mind (have I left anything out?). Therefore, he should be doing the same. Why ask others to do anything you can't do yourself? He created a lot of personal matters for others with his programming. I could care less what he does, really. I only have two real bones to pick with the guy: 1. He shouldn't have told me he was the Lord of the Universe. 2. He shouldn't have demanded my life and all that it involved (time, attention, cash, sacrifice of my desires for his). I am not in the habit of giving gifts to multi-millionaires that I don't know. If he had not lied about #1, I wouldn't have given him a thing. I prefer to give to people I know or worthy charities such as the Salvation Army. BESIDES, I NEVER GAVE HIM ANYTHING BECAUSE I WANTED TO. I WAS COERCED INTO IT WITH THOSE LITTLE PHONE CALLS AND SPECIAL FUND-RAISER MEETINGS THAT I GREW TO HATE. As he once said, 'Who are you to deny your Lord anything that he asks?' I guess I was a nobody at the time. And not tell him what to do with it. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Mar 12, 1999 at 00:52:35 (EST)
From: SHP Email: None To: Gail Subject: nobody has to do anything Message: free will choice personal integrity We all have these things available to us whether we remember to use them or not. Sometimes we space out our own personal authority and give it over to others and then regret it. OK. Live and learn. I am not here to say you are right or wrong. I just hope that you are happy in your life now, and if not, that you discover what does make you happy and go for it. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Mar 12, 1999 at 15:17:58 (EST)
From: Miloochie Email: None To: SHP Subject: anything...but 'surrender' Message: M's 'surrender' agya (command) was/is crystal clear: Give up your free will and choice and you will gain the 'gift' I am giving you. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 10:58:34 (EST)
From: Helen Email: None To: Gail Subject: I don't have to be kind. Message: Great post, Gail. I felt relieved for you just reading it! I'm glad you don't have to do any of that shit anymore!! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 16:00:17 (EST)
From: Gail Email: None To: Helen Subject: Thanks, Helen! (nt) Message: ohmmmmmm! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Mar 12, 1999 at 00:57:03 (EST)
From: SHP Email: None To: Helen Subject: Kindness=true religion as per Message: the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet who is alive now. That's where I got it from. And he says that kindness thing instead of 'Let's go kill all those lousy chink commie bastards who are mutilating my monks and the general population of my tiny ancient country!!' What is he, some wimp for saying to be kind? Or does he know what real power is? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 23:55:28 (EST)
From: Runamok Email: None To: Gail Subject: Gail Message: Hi Gail, thanks for your awesome post 'I don't have to be kind.' I hope people don't miss the depth of your exquisitely understated manifesto of leaving the fraud, Miragey. Thanks for your heartfelt and true sentiments. I notice a lot of premies try to prove their point(s) by telling us their 'good deeds'. It always strikes me as the desperate cultist in a defensive posture, attempting to dump info on us that we can never prove, disprove, or research. I appreciate your courage in saying what you say the way you said it. Any exe who reads that post can see themself in it. We can never really be kind trying to follow an external agenda, especially one created by a power which is uncaring toward us. We'll always be faking it. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Sat, Mar 13, 1999 at 04:53:37 (EST)
From: KK Email: None To: Gail Subject: I don't have to be kind. Message: Well said, Gail. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 09:24:52 (EST)
From: John Email: None To: JACK THE REAPER Subject: THAT IS THE FACT JACK Message: That's very nice Jack, but why Jack the Reaper? Are you frightened and think we should be frightened too? And hey man I'm glad you saw God back in the 70's. But don't you know the guru wasn't really in charge back then. It was the weird, spaced out premies that gave you that feeling of God. (that's a joke) And anyway, look, I saw God taking LSD. That does not mean I worship LSD. I remember seeing God in my first girl friend's eyes (hell, I saw God in every part of her body). That doesn't mean I still worship her! I have felt God holding hands with people, but that does not mean I worship those people, or their hands. And, as a matter of fact, if God represents beautiful feeling, what does a bad feeling signify - the devil? In that case, I have seen and felt the devil inside me doing meditation, because sometimes it feels awful to try to meditate. And I have heard the devil listening to the ex-guru speak because sometimes he totally confused me and made me feel bad... boo hoo! You get an 'A' for sincerity, bro. Just lighten up a bit. Evolve! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 21:22:09 (EST)
From: Runamok Email: None To: Shp Subject: THAT IS THE FACT JACK Message: Shp, you said, 'what about kindness?' I'm not sure exactly how or where you are fitting it into the conversatiion, but I have an idea. Kindness is relative. If I tell a fool that he is a fool, it may be the kindest act he will ever be subject to. That doesn't mean it will appear that way to him. By the way, I am personally more impressed with a person whose acheivements (either in terms of character development or in terms of past action) are allowed to speak for themselves. Do you really think that referring to yourself as someone who has developed some 'awe and discernment' (I think I remembered right) is going to lend creedence to your words or your point of view? You invite a personal attack by making claims about yourself that we can never substantiate. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Mar 12, 1999 at 01:08:41 (EST)
From: SHP Email: None To: Runamok Subject: THAT IS THE FACT JACK Message: I get criticized for saying I have awe and discernment and I get criticized for saying I am weak, ignorant and filled with the impurities of this world (in another post)..... They'll stone ya when you say you love M-ji They'll stone ya when you're trying to take a pee They'll stone ya when you're trying to be real They'll stone ya when you say that you can feel They'll stone ya when you try to bridge the gap They'll stone ya then they'll say that you're a sap They'll stone ya when you even make some sense They'll stone ya with some stupid watch pa-tents They'll stone ya when you open up your heart They'll stone ya then they'll turn around and fart Well I do not feel so all alone Knowledge really gets me stoned! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Mar 12, 1999 at 01:12:37 (EST)
From: SHP Email: None To: SHP Subject: point of information Message: stoned: from astonished, in awe. 'He fell as one astonied'. Referring to a high holy inner experience. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Fri, Mar 12, 1999 at 18:45:33 (EST)
From: Mike Email: None To: SHP Subject: It's really obvious Message: shp: It's really obvious that you 'took in and processed' all of the information available here..... yeah, right! So what was it that you were really doing when you told us that you were 'processing' the info here? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Sat, Mar 13, 1999 at 03:16:06 (EST)
From: SHP Email: None To: Mike Subject: the most obvious Message: I was breathing. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 00:03:52 (EST)
From: Memphis Belle Email: None To: Everyone Subject: Copyright Message: Hi everyone! I think it's been about 4 months since I've been on the NET. I've just visited Maharaji's web site. The first part was pretty with the swirling ray into a light. Kool, I thought, and clicked on the light. BAM! SHAWAM! Copyright! Schwoppymight! What a total downer! I think Maharaji should reconsider his goals. If he had never wanted to make money, then he would not have to put laws on the second page of his web site and ruin the mood for so called enlightenment.(although it does reconfirm all of the contradictions) If his goals were never to make money, then there would be no fear of people stealing his words. BESIDES THERE ARE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ON THIS EARTH OF WHICH A FEW OR EVEN HUNDREDS COULD BE AT THIS VERY SECOND WRITING DOWN A POEM WITH THE VERY SAME WORDS! PEOPLE CAN BECOME ENLIGHTENED WITHOUT THE HELP OF ANOTHER HUMAN. GOD enters by a private door into every individual. How can Maharaji copyright what comes from the heart. Hopefully it comes from his heart, probably more purely when he was 8 years old. Why must Maharaji think he is the only one of the Creator's Chosen. How come every time I get on this site my blood starts to boil. I mean I get really riled up. I hope that one day Maharaji will sell his houses, planes, and cars, etc. and give the money to feed all of the hungry so that they too can experience the innerself, without experiencing pain. Then I'll cool off and maybe even listen to him, only if he give everything to the poor. Oh, I know Maharaji, that the moneies are all contributions, and that you didn't 'make' the money. But Dam you to hell if you Keep it all for your pleasures. Well okay, I will grant you a house and one car. Memphis Belle Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 00:37:57 (EST)
From: Runamok Email: None To: Memphis Belle Subject: right Message: It's a nice thought that M would actually give something to somebody, but don't hold your breath. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 01:55:10 (EST)
From: Mickey the Pharisee Email: None To: Memphis Belle Subject: Copyright Message: 'I hope that one day Maharaji will sell his houses, planes, and cars, etc. and give the money to feed all of the hungry so that they too can experience the innerself, without experiencing pain. Then I'll cool off and maybe even listen to him, only if he give everything to the poor.' If M sells all he has and gives it to the poor, won't he then be following Jesus? (Matt.19:21) In the NRSV, that passage reads:'if you will be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor...' And if he decides to feed the hungry, he will be following the commandment in Matt. 25:31-46. When this all happens I will actually have some respect for M. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 05:04:01 (EST)
From: Luv Email: None To: Memphis Belle Subject: Copyright Message: This is one of the biggest problems I have with Maharaji; everything is set up to serve him! And he is so indifferent, so paranoid, and think he is so above everyone else. He's got devotees who are homeless, addicted to drugs, child molesters, suicidal, etc. not all but a sizeable percentage, and he has nothing set up, ie. child care, counseling, a food bank, shelter, etc. to help the very people who support his lifestyle. Oh ya I know there's KNOWLEDGE and that's suppose to take care of everything, well it does'nt! While Maharaji lives high on the material hog, his devotees are going into financial ruine trying to make it to one of his 1 hour 'events'. This guy's legacy will not be favorable. I remember in the 1970's when Maharaji sponsored the World Welfare Association and there were clothing and food banks for premies. The Divine School for premies kids and Premie Assistance. There was alittle bit of looking out for the devotees back then, but today there's nothing, nothing but support Maharaji's mission, and as far as I'm concerned his mission is to maintain a lavish lifestyle. I don't need Maharaji in order to have a beautiful experience of so-called knowledge. The experience inside of me has nothing to do with him. Ok I'm finish blowing off steam for now. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 08:07:55 (EST)
From: Helen Email: None To: Luv/Memphis Subject: Copyright Message: Yes, protector of the weary and the weak, he ain't. Memphis, that is such a good point about the copyright stuff. If he's so full of love and grace and all that, shouldn't he be walking around freely giving what he has? Instead he has this big paranoid disclaimer. The guy has all the spiritual trust and faith of a turd that's been sitting stinkin in the hot summer air. COPYRIGHT *THIS* , MAHARAJI!!! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 09:53:15 (EST)
From: Sir Dave Email: None To: Memphis Belle Subject: Copyright Message: 'BESIDES THERE ARE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ON THIS EARTH OF WHICH A FEW OR EVEN HUNDREDS COULD BE AT THIS VERY SECOND WRITING DOWN A POEM WITH THE VERY SAME WORDS!' Oh no! You mean there's more of them on the planet? Maharaji's not the only one? Saints preserve us. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 09:59:46 (EST)
From: Mike Email: None To: Memphis Belle Subject: How can you Copyright Message: Memphis: How can he copyright things that he has parroted from others. There is absolutely nothing original in his so-called 'satsang' or his art. I think there could be a valid legal challenge to any copyright for which he tries to apply. He copies everything. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 10:45:36 (EST)
From: Sir Dave Email: david.studio57@btinternet.com To: Mike Subject: How can you Copyright Message: Sorry but I haven't viewed the whole of Maharaji's site. But if there's copyright material there, I will quite happily plageurise it and let him sue me. I'll even leave me full name and address and phone number so that his lawyers can get in contact with me. The trouble is, I've seen some of his poetry before and I couldn't stomach putting my name to it. Anything else I can pinch off the site and what exactly do I have to do with it to breach copyright. I mean, you couldn't sell the stuff and you couldn't give it away - you'd have to FORCE people to take it. I plageurised some of his resume on my web site but nothing's happened yet. I've even placed a spoof web site on the net and called it 'Maharaji's Homepage' and nothing's happened. I'm sure there must be something I could do to get legal action against me. I've even put details of Maharaji's personal life on my site which I admit I only copied from here. So what does a guy DO to get sued by the Lord of the Universe? Or are they merely empty threats of litigation from Maharaji? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 12:43:00 (EST)
From: JW Email: None To: Sir Dave Subject: Copyright Infringement Message: At least in the US, you can say 'copyright' on anything. It doesn't mean a damn thing. If someone steals it and uses it to make money, all the 'copyright' does is serve as a kind of warning. Only at the time of a lawsuit does anyone even file anything with the government. Only then is there any determination as to whether anyone is even entitled to a copyright in the first place, to whatever the material is, and I doubt M would even win that argument, much less that it was 'infringed.' I agree that that big warning at the beginning of Maharaji's website is terribly counterproductive and stupid for him. It wreaks of paranoia and further emphasizes how this is all about money for him. Bad, bad, bad public relations. He is either getting really awful advice or is too arrogant to take good advice, who knows. Maharaji will never sue you, because that would be really stupid. Although, considering that website, I wouldn't put it past him entirely. Can you imagine the publicity? Some multi-millionaire cult-leader from the 70s sues a former devotee for saying things about him he doesn't like, most of which is absolutely true, and for copying his third-grade 'poetry' or his infantile 'views on thirst' from his website. The press would love that, and so would I. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 16:16:08 (EST)
From: HALIP Email: None To: Sir Dave Subject: Copyright Infringement Message: Yes, I agree with JW, the greatest thing that could happen to expose M would be him suing an ex-premie for coyright infringement... but he would never do it, for fear of the (very bad) publicity -- as if it one thing the guy shuns from, that and the press... too bad, I'd love to see him battle us in court, what a riot that would be ! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 16:29:17 (EST)
From: Miloochie Email: None To: Everyone Subject: Copyright Infringement Message: What is the copyright situation with all the old DLM magazines (I may even have a couple stored away in boxes) and film/videos (especially the early ones)? DLM was dissolved and I am guessing was allowed to destroy its records (gee, I wonder why?). What did that do to the copyright status of any materials that were generated by DLM? Lastly, where is all that stuff? Videos, for instance. Do some of you have copies? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 16:53:28 (EST)
From: Jean-Michel Email: None To: Miloochie Subject: DLM is NOT dissolved! Message: JW had the surprise to discover this, all details are somewhere deep down in the archive. That could also be digged out.. Only name changed, back in the 80s, twas never dissolved. EV REALLY IS DLM !!! Believe it or noot, this is a fact. As for the copyright, WHO is going to sue you? I've already plenty of copyrighted stuff on my site, & never heard of anything! Go ahead.... Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 17:23:05 (EST)
From: Miloochie Email: None To: Jean-Michel Subject: DLM is NOT dissolved! Message: Wow, now that's a eye-opener! EV is DLM. As for fear of copyright infringement lawsuit, I believe you're correct, there is no reason for fear at all. Bits and pieces (quotes, etc) are, I believe, 'fair use,' anyway. Reviewers, even those who pan something, use bits of books, photos, movies etc. and don't always have any permission agreement. There are also laws or precendents that have protected journalists for utilizing video footage (and other material) from non-permissioned sources because of what relevancy they play in revealing a crime being committed. It's amazing M has not been taken to task like Jim Bakker. Sooooooo, the DLM(EV) books could be court ordered. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. 'Oh no, your honor, I bought that 20 million dollar jet with royalties from my watch patent.' Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 18:02:57 (EST)
From: Miloochie Email: None To: Everyone Subject: 'What watch patent?' Message: 'Er...I mean my watch patent that's pending...um...' Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 00:00:12 (EST)
From: Gail (Iola) Email: None To: Memphis Belle Subject: Copyright Message: Hi Memphis! Good to hear from you. You are right on the money as usual! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Mar 09, 1999 at 19:18:06 (EST)
From: Mary M Email: mem_mcgraw@msn.com To: Everyone Subject: www.maharaji.org - Agreement Message: Hello All, Has everyone checked out the agreement on Maharaji.org... I think his next re-invention of his image will be of the Janet Reno genre. Reads like a contract one would be presented to program for the military. Sounds like he's planning on some copyright infringement income next. So, here is my suggestion. Pass the word on to the best haxers y'all know of. They'd have quite an enjoyable evening of fun with that site :-) Come to think of it I'm not sure I'd risk exposing younger people to roadkill sites such as www.maharaji.org. Cheers, Mary ---- Counting the minutes for the return of her grandmother's watch! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 08:55:55 (EST)
From: Sir Dave Email: david.studio57@btinternet.com To: Mary M Subject: www.maharaji.org - Agreement Message: I never got past the first few pages to read the whole site as I found what I did see to be clinical and rather boring. I'm sure there's some newsgroups somewhere who would be interested in maharaji.org. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Mar 09, 1999 at 08:10:39 (EST)
From: Bill Cooper Email: bnlcoops@dns.au.com To: Everyone Subject: Hi Guys Message: We seem to have become a nomadic family over the last few years and have now left New Zealand to set up home in Perth West Australia. I love it here and so I think we will probably put down roots for a few years. Anyway I've been off line for about 3 months, has anything happened ? Has big M pleaded for forgiveness on national tv or has any more shit hit the fan ? Good to be back. Ex premie humour sure hits the spot Bill Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Mar 09, 1999 at 16:58:20 (EST)
From: Brian Email: brian@ex-premie.org To: Bill Cooper Subject: Hi Mr. Bill Message: Maharaji KNOWS, Bill, that you're just circling trying to get up the nerve to settle in Amaroo [snicker]. He's put his own website online: www.maharaji.org - a real doozy of a site. Like everything else he does, it's HIS and you can't look at it without making him yet more promises. Nice to see you back here. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Thurs, Mar 11, 1999 at 04:07:04 (EST)
From: bb Email: None To: Brian Subject: Hi Mr. Bill Message: welcome back BC! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 23:19:03 (EST)
From: Gail Email: None To: Everyone Subject: Tax Receipt for 1998--Did any Message: Canadian folks receive theirs yet. I don't have mine, and it's time to file. I have not heard back from Revenue Canada on the possibility of having my donations returned. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 19:19:21 (EST)
From: Malibu Madness Email: None To: Everyone Subject: Trials of the Master Part I Message: The sun from the East made the ocean look like a pool of diamonds. 'I'll have to put that into my next poem, Maharaji thought, it could something like' 'That love shines brighter than a million diamonds on the ocean of that experience.' Well, on second thought, maybe not. He had been trying in vain for years to get something to rhyme with 'experience.' But maybe something like that would work, maybe even as lyrics for a song on that CD Visions is producing. He was laying in bed facing the ocean through the glass wall of his bedroom. He pushed a button on the bedstand, and the glass wall disappeared into the floor. The air smelled fresh and light. As the temperature dropped slightly, the fireplace automatically ignited to keep the temperature an even 74 degrees, the temperature he always preferred. Maharaji tottered into the bathroom to take his shower. He pressed '1' on the computerized pad and the water automatically arrived at the exact temperature he liked. The gold fixtures and imported Persian tile glistened as the water hit them. The fireplace in the bathroom was also blazing, causing a rose-colored glow in the room. He walked into the shower and pushed another button. The TV built into the shower displayed the news on CNN. 'More stuff about Monica Lewinsky,' he thought. 'I am so bored shitless this, Fuck, I wish they'd hurry up and get to the stock market report.' After the shower Maharaji felt refreshed. He dried off with thick pure-white towels which had been warmed on a special computerized towel rack, and he put on his cashmere and sabel bathrobe and matching sabel-lined slippers. In the hallway outside, Patrick was waiting with a gold try on which was placed a glass of orange juice, freshly ground coffee (with one tablespoon of cream) and a small snifter of congac. 'Bring this into the computer room,' he said, lifting the cognac and passing it under his nose. He took a few sips. Yes, that wonderful warm feeling from cognac always make him relax. He walked across the hall into a room filled with electronic equipment and monitors, which were built into the walls and into gold-trimmed mahogany cabinets. Sitting in an Ergon chair in front of one of many computers, he pressed a button and automatically went on line. He wanted to see the glowing praise and gratitude for him from the e premies on enjoyinglife.org. That always cheered him up. He also wanted to check the e-mails to his website, which had been on-line for almost two weeks. That website is a piece of art, and he was responsible for it. And it even had graphs and statistics. Who dared say he wasn't responsive with information to the world? He took a sip of coffee, then a little more cognac. 'More appreciive and grateful premies have written lives and expressions on enjoyinglife' and more have praised the beauty of him and his website in e-mails. There were always a couple of negative e-mail to his website, which he found easy to ignore. Those comments were always so complicated, and talked about things that happened 20 years ago. 'These people were nothing but whiners who caused all their own problems,' he thought, they lost their understanding and look what happens.' But he wondered why there weren't more 'gratitude posts' from the premies? Clearly more premies know about these sites, and yet so few have expressed their gratitude to him. I mean only a few hundred total, and weren't there 8,000 at Long Beach in 1997? 'They are such confused idiots, he thought, I deserve a medal just putting up with the little ingrates!' He slammed the coffee cup down on the saucer which Patrick had strategically placed to Maharaji's right. Patrick moved quickly to wipe up two small splatters of coffee that landed on the table and floor. Maharaji hesitated. He pulled down the bookmarks index. Should he look? Dare he look? Should he entertain such mind? What the hell. He clicked on 'ex-premie.org.' For some reason he wanted to see what they were saying about him and his website. No doubt they would comment. The ex-premie site had been Maharaji's nemesis for almost two years now. 'Everyone said they would get tired of it and give up, he thought, 'but now I see it's really growing.' They say it's not, but I can tell it is. Once again they are wrong. They were wrong about those question and answer sessions, wrong about the press conference, wrong about the pie-throwing incident, wrong about those ashram meetings, wrong about the 707, and wrong about Mata Ji. Wrong, wrong wrong. Why should he think this would be any different? Was this going to be the major opposition to his work that he always knew would come? Would it really come from people who used to be premies? He had wanted to shut the ex-premmie site down legally, but the lawyers said there wasn't anything he could do. Shit. 'I could fire those lawyers, that's what I could do.' He shook in anger at the idea of discussion going on about him and knowledge when he couldn't control it. But what can I do? He felt so helpless, so impotent, so unlike what the master should feel like. But maybe there was something he could do. 'Patrick, tell the head of security I want to meet with him right away, and tell himt he is to tell no one he is meeting with me. Understand.' 'Yes, Master,' Patrick replied and scurried to summon the premie who was referred to as 'SCFMAEVINA,' the Security Coordinator For Maharaji And Elan Vital In North America. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 19:36:51 (EST)
From: Zac Email: None To: Malibu Madness Subject: More! More! This is great!(nt) Message: nt Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 19:57:57 (EST)
From: Rick Email: None To: Malibu Madness Subject: Truly tender tidbits Thanks(nt Message: nt Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 20:33:11 (EST)
From: Miloochie Email: None To: Rick Subject: Definitely more, yes!...(nt) Message: Hilarious! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 20:35:35 (EST)
From: Malibu Madness Email: None To: Malibu Madness Subject: Trials of the Master Part II Message: Maharaji stood up from the computer steaming. He could feel his blood pressure rising and his stomach acids churn. Ever since that ulcer in the ealy 70s his stomach had never been the same. The doctor was always on his case to lose weight and change his diet and cut down on the alcohol. But who had time for that? He was glad he had fired that doctor. Who did he think he was? He was some premie-quack-initiator doctor who had his license revoked. 'Who needs him. Fuck him,' he thought. As he stepped into the hallway, he saw Anne Johnston scurrying down the hall lugging a load of laundry. He picked up the phone. 'Kathy, I thought I told you that the laundry people are supposed to use southwest door only and never come into the main part of the house. I just saw that bitch Johnston with her big ass in the north hallway. I knew I'd rue the day I agreed to let her come here.' 'Yes, Maharaji, I'll talk to her right away. So sorry for any problems this caused.' Okay, he thought, but maybe Johnston wouldn't live all that long anyway, and she did live in a trailer miles from the residence. Maybe she wouldn't be around much. He certainly hoped so; he wasn't about to support her in her old age if she couldn't do the laundry anymore. Geez, what is this, a retirement home? I have important work to do, but no one seems to understand.' He thought about his meeting with SCFMAEVINA, aka, Fats Goldstein. He had always been the most ruthless security premie, and that's exactly the kind of premie he'd need for what he had in mind. Can we do this? Maybe. After all, Fats is on record as wanting to slit the throat of Pat Haley after the Detroit pie incident had he been there. Mind you, Haley deserved it, that, and 10,000 lifetimes of living in dog shit for what he did to the perfect master, but it wasn't appropriate at the time with Millennium coming up and all. Fakiranand was bad enough with that hammer incident. He thought again about how if they hadn't gotten him out of the country it would have been a real mess. He went back to his cavernous bedroom and proceeded into his closet, which was nearly again as large as the bedroom. He pushed a button marked 'navy blue' on a console and hundreds of color-coded suits began moving on a large circular conveyance, stopping when a group of about 20 navy blue suits were in front of him. He picked a suit and proceeded to dress. He rang for Patrick, who, as his valet, always assisted Maharaji in dressing. Patrick presented underwear which had been lovingly brushed by premie sisters doing service at the residence, a white silk shirt. Maharaji dropped his robe and proceeded to put on his underwear. Maharaji was always a big embarrassed by his extremely small member, but Patrick had seen it all, and who cared anyway, certainly not all those blonde women he had been with. They didn't seem to mind. He chuckled quietly thinking about Monica and the others. Then Maharaji sat while Patrick lovingly placed silk socks and soft leather shoes on Maharaji's feet. Patrick was in heaven and Maharaji loved that angelic look on his face. It was worth it having Patrick around just for that look. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Mar 09, 1999 at 06:41:06 (EST)
From: St. Peter Email: None To: Malibu Madness Subject: Trials of the Master Part II Message: If Jesus was Lord, and if Peter killed himself, guilty of denying his Lord, does this mean that Jesus wasn't Lord if he was nailed to a cross? As they supposedly said, 'Save yourself Son of God, you have the power' and still He was crucified. O What a feeling. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Mar 09, 1999 at 10:34:42 (EST)
From: Happy Email: None To: Malibu Madness Subject: Trials of the Master Message: Absolutely brilliant! Can't wait to read more of this. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Mar 09, 1999 at 19:51:37 (EST)
From: Malibu Madness Email: None To: St. Peter Subject: What The Hell..... Message: Was THAT? O What a feeling. Isn't this a commercial for Toyota? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Mar 09, 1999 at 16:12:30 (EST)
From: HALIP Email: None To: Malibu Madness Subject: Bravo ! Excellent !(nt) Message: nt Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 06:22:52 (EST)
From: Bill Cooper Email: None To: Malibu Madness Subject: Trials of the Master Part II Message: Wow !! You have a real talent. This should be a book, or even better a movie script. It reminds me of the style of Ben Elton. Definitely Bob Hoskins as Maharaji. But how is it going to end for the big M ? Methinks in tears. Anyway brilliant writing and please keep it going. This is what I love about this site. Bill Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Wed, Mar 10, 1999 at 18:56:52 (EST)
From: Malibu Madness Email: None To: Bill Cooper Subject: Thank you (nt) Message: nt Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 06:41:10 (EST)
From: cp Email: None To: Selene Subject: Selene Message: Sorry. I'll just put 'Selene' in every one of these #@@#$%^ boxes. that should do it. Anyway Selene, if you are watching, there is a post for you , from me, cp, about 3 new threads below this one. Some mud must have leaked into my brain. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 06:34:35 (EST)
From: cp Email: None To: Selene Subject: woops-'In Case' below is 4U Message: I WILL figure this out. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 06:27:06 (EST)
From: cp Email: None To: Selene Subject: In case you are watching Message: Respecting your distance, and your possible reasons, when I read the post from Annie down below, I think of you and how your sensitivity would benefit someone like her. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 08:35:20 (EST)
From: Brian Email: brian@ex-premie.org To: cp Subject: Stop badgering her Message: Selene will be posting here again when she chooses to, and the barrage of new threads isn't going to hasten that time. If you're having trouble responding to posts (and from the look of the index below, I'd say that hasn't been a real problem for you), then email me and I'll try to help you. You don't need to use the New Thread form exclusively to post here. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 02:19:12 (EST)
From: Maharaji shares his Email: None To: Everyone Subject: wealth with Denise and other Message: monitors. MJ is generously paying minimum wage to post on this Forum as potential exs. Yes, indeedy. People like Denise (who is really a transvestite) pretend to be premies with doubts. He/she is a shining example for other disgruntled premies. He/she can live with the inconsistencies and maintain a firm grip on premiedumb. He/she knows the wisdom of staying on MJ's ship--even if it is sinking. He/she knows the meaning of committment. He/she concedes a few blatent shortcomings because he/she must. He/she chalks the rest up to hearsay. The idea that MJ would send a known child diddler out on his behalf is ludicrous to him/her. He/she uses car accidents, sinus problems, feminine gender and PMS to gain sympathy and avert attack (you'd think the Lard would take better care of his chosen ones). Obviously, he/she is quite content to be a premie. He/she would prefer enjoyinglife.org or maharaji.com, but it doesn't pay. Even English-second language folks are faster on the uptake than he/she is, so it must be the money. I'd rather argue with true blue premies any day. At least they are honest about their position. Denise reminds me of Maharaji-- they both say nothing in 10 000 words or less. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 05:02:16 (EST)
From: Anon Email: None To: Maharaji shares his Subject: wealth with Denise and other Message: Just popped in for a quick look here and was not surprised to see the above letter. If it was said with tongue in cheek then I am obviously commenting out of place. I don't know who Denise is, or what her motives are but I would have thought that the above post will only serve to hurt her feelings rather than to encourage her to express her true feelings. This often repeated notion that people who are 'sitting on the fence' are suffering some heinous dishonesty is a little odd. Moreover, that ex-premies should be so bitterly frustrated in their conversations with the likes of 'Denise' doesn't say much for their sensitivity either. More often than not, this forum bears a distinct likeness to the 'Jerry Springer' show... which is probably why I keep coming back! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 08:04:56 (EST)
From: Katie Email: None To: Anon Subject: wealth with Denise and other Message: I agree with Anon here. Several people on this forum have said that they have premie friends who have expressed feelings about M and K that are quite similar to those of Denise, and of Doney. JW wrote an excellent post about this a few weeks ago (I think it was called 'In Defense of Premies', but I'm not sure.) And as far as He/she uses car accidents, sinus problems, feminine gender and PMS to gain sympathy and avert attack: at LEAST half the people on the forum have spoken about things like this (along with colonoscopies, hair loss, ill-fitting bicycle seats, job angst, insomnia, hangovers, adolescent children, and so forth). I don't see any of this as an effort to gain sympathy - IMHO it's just life. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 16:48:31 (EST)
From: Scott T. Email: None To: Katie Subject: wealth with Denise and other Message: Katie: at LEAST half the people on the forum have spoken about things like this (along with colonoscopies, hair loss, ill-fitting bicycle seats, job angst, insomnia, hangovers, adolescent children, and so forth). I don't see any of this as an effort to gain sympathy - IMHO it's just life. Come on Katie, I was just trying to get a laugh! I LOVE my new bicycle seat. -Scott Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 16:41:20 (EST)
From: Scott T. Email: None To: Anon Subject: wealth with Denise and other Message: Anon: Long time no see! I don't know who Denise is either, but am probably less sympathetic than you. A lot of posturing has been going on, for quite awhile. But the diatribe might have rung a bit more true had it been a bit less 'ironic.' I am consumed by curiosity about the possibility than M is paying people to post on the Forum, but withold judgment until I see a little proof. Anyway, it would redistribute the wealth a bit. -Scott Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 07:11:34 (EST)
From: Mel Bourne Email: None To: Maharaji shares his Subject: wealth with Denise and other Message: Hi Are you joking? Is there anyway can you substantiate this? In my view, this seems a pretty wild assertion! Mel Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 07:33:13 (EST)
From: SHP Email: None To: Maharaji shares his Subject: wealth with Denise and other Message: I've been out of work awhile, sweating the bills, and now I hear that I could have gotten paid all these months for typing my fingers to the bone over a hot monitor????? On second thought, I could never do this for money...it's too real for me. (BTW, your use of the term 'Lard' gives you away.) Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 08:27:02 (EST)
From: Lady Jane Hammond-Smyth Email: visitor@padded.cell.com To: Maharaji shares his Subject: wealth with Denise and other Message: I need some help with an ill fitting bicycle saddle which is hurting my posterior. Also, I'm suffering from an attack of the vapours after reading all of these horrible little posts which so denigrate my esteemed master. Some strong, brave man out there, please help me. I am but a poor damsel in distress who is not accustomed to mixing with such a rough crowd of unbelievers. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 08:40:04 (EST)
From: Sheriff Big Pants Email: None To: Lady Jane Hammond-Smyth Subject: wealth with Denise and other Message: Well, hey there, little lady. At last, a real lady. That Miss Magnolia rebuffed me like a bug on a windshield. She is one of them bra burners, I think. How 'bout you, a nice religious gal like you's got to have the hierarchy straight--I mean the Bible says it, and I believe it--first comes God, then man, then woman, that's the natural order of things. So how 'bout it, Lady. Come on over and clean my house and make me some barbequed ribs and I'll show you a good time. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 10:34:56 (EST)
From: Denise Email: None To: Y'all Subject: wealth with Denise Message: Oh shoot, I've been found out! Now I'm going to have to give M back all the money he's fronted me for this scam! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 11:50:35 (EST)
From: Gail Email: None To: Denise Subject: My apologies if this is not Message: warranted. I wrote the first post. I received a call yesterday from someone who has become quite agitated by your posts. I confess, I find it strange that you would say 'meditation makes you horny.' I realize that you aren't getting paid to be here, but I think you may be one of MJ's many monitors. If I'm wrong, then I'm sorry. Of course, you have no way to refute any of this. Anything you say could be chalked up to hearsay. Gail MacDougall Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 12:11:32 (EST)
From: g's mom Email: None To: Gail Subject: Hi Gail..hoaxes (OT) Message: This is one of the really creepy things about the internet. I once watched this incredible hoax evolve on a pregnancy and parenting site in which a woman pretended to be pregnant with triplets and then basked in the sympathy whne she pretended they died after a preterm birth. It was proven to be a hoax when the posters all attempted to collect money for the family! They had the Red Cross deliver it and voila....no such thing happened. All these raging hormone PG women were crying thier eyes out over this. I didn't as I could see her posts did not add up but this is an area of expertise for me. She actually had a ton of knowledge and it was pretty believable except for a few telling details which gave it away. I personally at this point think Denise is for real. I found the meditation makes me horny post sort of odd as well...I thought she was Red Heels!!!! But maybe it does make her horny and maybe she doesn't mind saying so? I don't think she is either Red Heels or a monitor ( I doubt they post it would be sorta disloyal to the guru) I think she is for real. But I have to deal with the idea that except for a few people I really KNOW are what they seem, on the net you do not really know. It is pretty creepy but a reality to look out for. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 16:52:13 (EST)
From: Gail Email: None To: g's mom Subject: Hi Gail..hoaxes (OT) Message: I was ticked that she said your story about the mahatma child molestaton was hearsay! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 17:12:33 (EST)
From: Freewheeling Email: None To: g's mom Subject: Meditation makes her... what? Message: I will never ever ever ever impugn meditation again! If she's odd, I'm even! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Mar 09, 1999 at 14:15:58 (EST)
From: INprediction Email: None To: Freewheeling Subject: Meditation makes her... what? Message: I will never ever ever ever impugn meditation again! If she's odd, I'm even! FW, if that's the case , you may consider rejoining the hampster in his playpen because, quite frankly that's where I see our lovely former cult going. Don't laugh FW, but I see right here in my crystal ball, a whole lot of sex is going to be happening in premieland Yeeehaaah! Sex FW, a whole lot of sex, that's right !! You see the goomster finally has it figured out, that in order for the pwks to want to stay he has to give them a good reason,... and what better reason than a GOOD TIME guaranteed for all! I actually see him asking , or encouraging the premies to be GIVING to each other(and to aspirants and new people as well) in a totally different way... if you know what I mean. Besides m sees what sex has done for him. That's the reason he's sticking around. I mean which babe would ever want to go bed with this guy, if she ain't a gopi. He knows that too. And finally sex yoga, tantric yoga, is all the rage now. And if that's where the wind blows, that's where m will blow. Nice dropping in on you FW. Always a pleasure. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Mar 09, 1999 at 15:15:17 (EST)
From: Freewheeling Email: None To: INprediction Subject: Meditation makes her... what? Message: IN: a whole lot of sex is going to be happening in premieland You could be right, but that has already been tried by Shri Rajneesh. Rajneesh Puram is no more. What you're talking about could be the death throes of the organization, but the traditions of Rhadasaomi are not really compatible with tantraism. If this happens it might be interesting to sort of have a spontaneous 're-awakening,' but the problem is that under those conditions a lot of really nasty and dangerous stuff starts to develop. Rajneesh Puram was not fun and games toward the end. It was anarchy. Lots of intrigue, murder plots, etc. Ikkk... FW Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Mar 09, 1999 at 20:16:41 (EST)
From: Sir Dave Email: None To: Freewheeling Subject: Off on a tangent again Message: He's be about twenty years too late to go down that avenue. There IS no premieland here in Britain anymore. And I suspect that in the US there's only scattered pockets of premies with little contact between them. I'm just wondering, it's all but dead this trip. Maharaji has all but retired, there's only cyber contact between premies and Maharaji and will only be just the occasional video link perhaps. I think Maharaji has retired but without actually announcing it. He will string all those middle-aged oldies along with various promises of better things to come but in reality, it's already finished. I see Maharaji going to India once a year and an occasional trip to the Pacific, resting in Amaroo perhaps. Instead of a major earth shattering announcement of his retirement, it's just a winding up of affairs into a neat and tidy skeleton package to keep the finances secure. The thought comes - he came in with a bang but went out with a wimper. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Mar 09, 1999 at 20:41:08 (EST)
From: JW Email: None To: Sir Dave Subject: Off on a tangent again Message: It is interesting, Dave. He hasn't announced any tour of the West for 1999 that I am aware of, and he cut back significantly on his 1998 programs in North America. You may be right. He still wants to live in Malibu, but maybe he will do most of his touring in India, Africa, the Pacific, maybe some in South America, where new recruits, espeically from Indian ex-patriots, are more likely than the pitiful numbers he gets elsewhere. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Mar 09, 1999 at 20:08:53 (EST)
From: JW Email: None To: INprediction Subject: No Way Message: a whole lot of sex is going to be happening in premieland I kind of doubt this, since the majority of premies are middle-aged and older baby boomers from the 70s. I see the sexual activity likely going in the other direction. The spirit might be willing....but, maybe Viagra dispensed at knowledge reviews? Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 14:43:04 (EST)
From: JW Email: None To: Maharaji shares his Subject: wealth with Denise and other Message: It might be frustrating to you that premies don't see things the way you do. As we know, it's a process of coming out of the cult. I don't think it's fair to allege some ulterior motive because Denise isn't ready to abandon ship just yet. The fact that she posts here indicates she is questioning things, and it takes a lot of courage to do that publicly. Maybe we could be a little more supportive of that. I know back when I was questioning things I could have used some of that support. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 16:57:02 (EST)
From: Gail Email: None To: JW Subject: Ya, you're right. Message: I shall keep that in mind. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 17:50:01 (EST)
From: Miloochie Email: None To: Everyone Subject: For the record... Message: Three Denise excerpts from the InActive Index/Waking up from the Dream thread. --------- Please don't get impatient with me (esp. Nim, I thought you were kind of cool) about leaving the trip (or trap). This is a difficult move in my life that I hope y'all can remember. It just takes time. It took me a year after receiving K to accept (and love) M, it may take me some time to let him go, too. In my mind it's sort of like when I did therapy with abused women who were still with their husbands. It's frustrating and takes time. And the women have both positive and negative experiences to relate to and rarely break away immediately. In therapy you work slowly on 'planting seeds' that only germinate when the client is ready to understand/ realize them. It's normal to want to believe what you want to believe. It's going to take time... ---------- Re: the molestation and M's actions, I would be surprised if, in that big an organization, there was not a child molester. I don't doubt that's true. Truth is, I don't have enough info. to know exactly what went on. My husband and legal counsel would say this is all heresay. ---------- Sorry, y'all, hadn't read G's mom's Journey entry until last night. I was going based on her post from a week back or so that was kind of vague to me about how she knew about the molestation. I guess I assumed (we all know what happens when one does that!) she just heard about molestation. Now that I read the Journey, I more fully understand the situation. Y'all are absolutely right, it sounds as if M knew all along and did nothing. That blows me away, him being a father and all. I wonder what he would say about that now. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 17:57:35 (EST)
From: HALIP Email: None To: Maharaji shares his Subject: wealth with Denise and other Message: Dear whoever you are, Well... Denise may not be Denise, it is possibly some person posing as a Denise, but a question remains : WHO are YOU writing this post ? You don't give your identity either ! So what's the big deal if Denise is someone else, you are not 'Maharaji shares his' either, or else you have a very odd name... And if Denise is, indeed, Denise, why are you, Person Unknown, badgering her? What is it to you if she'd rather stay put in premiedom ? It's her choice and her privilege. If people posting on this forum are going to be even more intolerant than die-hard premiejis of the first hour, what is this world coming to ? And as for sitting on the fence, didn't M used this savy exemple to bully us to make us choose one side (his, of course !) Let the girl be, or the boy be, should Denise be Denis... but frankly, in case this is a sincerely puzzled person because she is doubting all kind of things she thought true until now, then the potential harm done to her by your post is unforgivable. I always thought for myself : 'in case of doubt, don't strike... just wait'. I feel that hurting someone who COULD BE sincerely sharing her views and opinions by unkind remarks and hasty judgment is far worse than unmasking a potential fraud you're not even sure of (unless, of course, Denise is you !) Happy and living in Paris (no, not my real name either !) Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 20:25:08 (EST)
From: Sir David Email: david.studio57@btinternet.com To: HALIP Subject: How it was for me Message: I hadn't followed Maharaji since 1983 and yet when I first found people writing about him on the net about three years ago, I still believed he was the Lord-in-waiting. I read the old alt.cult.maharaji newsgroup and posted a long post, introducing myself and laying out my 'Case for the defence' in support of Maharaji. I was immediately pounced upon by some fervent ex-premies who tore me apart, verbally. I was not impressed. For me, this was more than just an argument and I did not wish to argue anyway. I sincerely wanted to get to the truth of the matter and said as much. It was months later that I came to the realisation that Maharaji was not the Lord. It took many months because I had believed he was the Lord for over 25 years and I had a firm belief system instilled in me which I had not lost even though I hadn't been a follower for years. When the truth of Maharaji did finally dawn on me, I was devastated and nearly had a nervous breakdown. That is when I wrote my poem, 'This Darkened Night' (now on the Truth About Maharaji website). Throughout all of those months in which I was trying to understand just what had happened regarding Maharaji, I was MOST annoyed by the insults which came to me from hard-line ex-premies. I felt their insensitivity over this deeply personal matter was uncalled for and most ignorant of them. It was an intrusion into what became my own personal journey and personal grief. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 23:09:19 (EST)
From: Helen Email: None To: Sir David Subject: Thanks for that Sir (nt) Message: nfigjodokofko Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 23:16:55 (EST)
From: Gail Email: None To: Sir David Subject: How it was for me Message: You are right. There is nothing wrong with fence sitting (remember the dime satsang). I guess I was wrong in thinking Denise is ingenuous. I really don't know. My idea that women don't say they are horny in a public venue doesn't wash either--it's sexist. My belief that meditation doesn't make one horny is ridiculous, too. In fact, the whole thing is ridiculous. Even if someone is posting here as a monitor, so what, eh? I shall endeavour to keep my prejudices to myself. However, the monitors should be paid for the time they spend here. Why not put in a request for cash, Lina. Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Mar 09, 1999 at 00:32:10 (EST)
From: Scott T. Email: None To: Sir David Subject: How it was for me Message: David: I actually arrived at the old Paradise Forum with a sort of unexamined belief that Maharaji was God incarnate. Prior to that, however, I had read David Lane's website, and had conversed with him briefly about the 'flawed master' concept: How it was that something genuine could be imparted by someone so disingenuous. This concept is not nearly as comforting as believing in a Perfect Master. It's a bit like finding out that you not only have no gas in the tank, but you're probably going to have to rebuild the car using a bicycle repair book. There is still, to this day, a place in me that believes in a Perfect Master. It's the same part of me that believes they'll do something about social security, or that I'll be able to retire without saving anything. I find that as I get enough shelf space to put the books away, and get rid of the clutter, that part of me looks a little silly, and feels a little sheepish. Not full on ashamed, mind you. I'd have to get head up and defend if that were the case. Just comfortably silly. Yes, it's actually comforting. Not very dramatic, though. -Scott Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 01:17:47 (EST)
From: Freewheeling Email: None To: Everyone Subject: alt.cult.maharaji Message: Hi: I don't know if anyone has checked out the alt.cult.maharaji newsgroup recently, but it appears that a couple of premies have camped out there. One fellow, named Atman Das, (by his own accounts, an 'enlightened soul') is regaling the assembled nonlookers with direct quotations from his library of eastern mystics. One wanderer, fed up with this monopoly, made the following prediction: Wanderer: This guy needs to sell off all of his homes and ashrams and give the money to the poor because his soul will be on the Cosmic Wheel of Reincarnation for EONS before Vishnu sucks his big ass back into the Lotus Petals. Now, you might think Atman would have mounted a stirring defense of the Guru's moral stature after such a vicious attack, but instead Atman says: Atman Das: By all accounts I still have major problems with drugs, women and tobacco so I can't knock 'Fat Boy' for that! At least as a teacher, I can't ever recall him telling premies not to partake in any of the three, so that's one point to Maharaji - what are you now, born-again, mormon, christian ? (hah hah) So, apparently the standard has changed. Gurus are now expected to be vicious and to act like pimps, and enlightenment is a matter of being unanimously accounted as big a pimp as your guru. Anyone who believes the Lord of the Universe ought to be held to a higher behavioral standard than the lowest of their followers is just a deluded prude. This is really good stuff. -Freewheeling Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 02:24:07 (EST)
From: Miloochie Email: None To: Freewheeling Subject: alt.cult.maharaji Message: 'Just been there. It's like FW is alone at the Alamo! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 14:57:31 (EST)
From: Freewheeling Email: None To: Miloochie Subject: alt.cult.maharaji Message: Miloochie: It's like FW is alone at the Alamo! But they've quieted down a lot since I asked them to start cataloging Maharaji's acts of character. In fact, it's become like a tomb. FW Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Mon, Mar 08, 1999 at 15:50:51 (EST)
From: Helen Email: None To: Freewheeling Subject: alt.cult.maharaji Message: Yeah, that's almost as funny as when op said that holding Maharaji to a standard of marital fidelity was a very 'Judeo Christian concept of a Guru'. Guess I'd better cash in and become a Satguru. Looks like they are having all the fun. Whoo hoo! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Mar 09, 1999 at 00:19:07 (EST)
From: Mickey the Pharisee Email: None To: Freewheeling Subject: alt.cult.maharaji Message: Atman Das is so full of himself; I wonder if he is Keith's latest incarnation. I was amazed by Atman's declaration of enlightenment, and his anti-intellectual dismissal of post-graduate degrees. Oh, to be so self-realized! Return to Index -:- Top of Index |
Date: Tues, Mar 09, 1999 at 14:00:12 (EST)
From: Freewheeling Email: None To: Mickey the Pharisee Subject: alt.cult.maharaji Message: Father: Oh, to be so self-realized! It's so difficult to counter the argument that everything your opponent says has the authority of the universal creator behind it; or that logic itself is the tool of the unenlightened. Yeah, it's got to be Keith. Guess he figured he'd camp out at the site and make it his own private ministry. FW Return to Index -:- Top of Index |