Hard to believe, even on this forum, that supposedly rational people are arguing about the validity of magical sounds.
> On Jul 11, 2009, at 5:26 PM, Bhairitu wrote: > >> Summary of Benefits: >> >> Strengthen your aura >> Create divine energy through useful mantras >> Confidence in correct pronunciation >> Experience calmness and bliss >> Extreme relaxation >> Create protection from negativity >> Cost: $300 (includes accommodations and vegetarian meals) >> Relevant Links: >> >> Definition of mantra >> What are mantras? >> General information on the mantra > I've run across a number of people claiming to teach about mantras. > Some of them just have superficial knowledge but because its more than > the average individual they can get away with it. That's not to say > that this guy doesn't have a valid background but I did think he was a > little careless regarding the mantra information he gave out in that > video. Definitely careless. Wasn't he aware he needed to check with Mantra Central before giving anything out? > I think a few yogis and tantrics would scoff at some of his > statements. Scoff they would! (Scoff, scoff, scoff...) > I did like the dig at the outrageous price of TM mantras. They are > not > priceless by any means. A wiser organization probably would have kept > the price down and shortened the process. No 7 steps as they aren't > necessary. Maybe a monthly (or more) intro lecture (optional) and > then > an appointment to learn and then one followup with optional follow-ups > that are not bound to that group who learned. Much simpler
