at Gayatri In his first speech as President of the United States, Donald Trump said: “This American carnage stops right here and stops right now.” Carnage is Destruction The word “carnage” has a Latin root and it comes from the word “carne”, which means “meat” or “flesh”. We see the […] Read more »
The Secret of the Black Drink
at erin mj It was a hot day. What month was it? The sun was beating down on the city. Was it high in the sky? A man was in a drugstore. Did it have large plate glass windows at the front.? He was working. Do you have a job? […] Read more »
Have you read Swedenborg?
Have you ever read Swedenborg? Do you know what a 'scrim' is? Listen to two guys talk about it. Read more »
Notes and Ideas – “in charge of”
Parallel Expressions I am in charge of the electrical systems I look after the electrical systems. I take care of the electrical systems. I am responsible for the electrical systems. (These expressions are parallel in this situation but not all situations) Other meanings of “charge” 1. The bull charged and […] Read more »
People and Places – The Swami 5 – Chanting the Vedas
The Vedas are large bodies of texts originating in ancient India. In this recording, the swami tells Mark all about the powerful effects the Vedas have when chanted. Read more »