--- In [email protected], "sparaig" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In [email protected], Vaj <vajranatha@> wrote: > > > > >>>> He's also had 2.5 million people show up for a massive meditation > > >>>> session last February 17 in his hometown of Bangalore! > > >>>>
> A few hundred thousand people (according to the reports Icould find) is not 2.5 million. > SOunds like SSRS has taken a page from MMY's PR manual. Following is a pre-event announcement. 2 lakh = 200,000. This event has drawn international attention and over 2 lakh people are expected to take part in Mahakriya supervised by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. http://www.newindpress.com/2006/artofliving/index.asp The Aol sites reports: Watching the crowds, crossing one million every day for 3 days, (did any come for more than one day?) http://www.silverjubilee.org/index.htm Indeed from pics at the above site, it looked like an impressive event. But I too can't find much on it in the Indain press. It makes me think the reports of the numbers were a bit fanciful. Though, their other reporting is solid, hard-hitting, down-to-earth: "Words cannot do justice to what HE [SSRS] is and His contribution to the world. One thing that really touches the heart is the depth and reach of Gurudev's work in rural India. As each moment and each day passes, Gurudev's volunteer's and teachers are transforming the lives of millions of people living in the villages and they are ready for action whether it is Tsunami, Mumbai floods or earthquake in Kashmir. Truly Gurudev has accomplished the ancient goal of one world family, Vasudaiva Kutumbakam. To sum up Gurudev's work is just not possible, for the work, like the Master, is beyond definition. He has inspired millions across the globe, and it is His presence more than anything that inspires and elevates and awakens love in everyone. We consider ourselves blessed to be here with Him, to be a part of this grand celebration of human values." ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Your favorite religious organization? Make a donation at Network for Good. http://us.click.yahoo.com/EOl1HB/LPaOAA/i1hLAA/UlWolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
