In a message dated 2/11/08 12:11:48 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
quote: "the name of other gods ye do not mention; it is not heard on thy mouth..." Source: Exodus 23:13. I have read various commentaries about what this means. While the OT is open to interpretation I think that the words can be taken here at face value. Since these Children of Israel were spiritually open vessels and sensitive to all kinds of influences, the wording is not ambiguous. You do NOT put the names of other (pagan) gods in your mouth....lest they sway you, influence you. It is surmised by some that these people were also taught meditational techniques by Moses, some standing/walking techniques, others maybe sitting/contemplatisome sta prayer-like techniques. So, back to mantras: they are the names of Hindu deities, end of story. That was the end of TM for me, although there were other factors that were involved. Fred, I find your piece here very interesting and I sympathize with your feelings. But my understanding is that the Bija mantras are not the names of Gods or Goddesses, but meaningless sounds whose effects are known. In the case of the TM mantras, most of the bijas are linked or (sacred) to Saraswati because the effect known is one of learning and gaining wisdom. This explanation is not unique to the TMO. I think we all deserve an explanation from a real and honest authority on mantras. **************The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. Go to AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp00300000002565)
