Chaitanya Jyothi Museum Opening, 2000 RAMANAM In the Name of The Father, and of The Son and of The Holy Spirit, Amen. Countrymen, ORBIS NON SUFFICIT SOLUS DEUS SUFFICIT Talking about classical idealism. Is there any specific area of Christianity where this sort of theology is prevalent? Could you also explain the connection of metaphysics to idealism. Tillich himself is…
Chaitanya Jyothi Museum Opening, 2000 RAMANAM In the Name of The Father, and of The Son and of The Holy Spirit, Amen. Countrymen, ORBIS NON SUFFICIT SOLUS DEUS SUFFICIT He is describing the purpose of theology, and says “European theological orthodoxy,” comparable to American fundamentalism, which combines both “wrongs” of confusing the eternal truth with a current interpretation. What is…
You are trying to lord it over people. Try to rein in your Ashkenazy Arrogance and refrain from these infantile demonstrations of Virility. You are not a yogi. You are an entertainer trying to make a buck. Also, you are someone without anything useful to do in life, as shown by the dates on your…
Chaitanya Jyothi Museum Opening, 2000 RAMANAM In the Name of The Father, and of The Son and of The Holy Spirit, Amen. Countrymen, ORBIS NON SUFFICIT SOLUS DEUS SUFFICIT Ethiopia as very important to the mix of matters under discussion, yes, very strongly. Ethiopian Royal House calls itself Lion of Judah. Direct trace to David and Solomon and before. Ethiopia…
RAMANAM In the Name of The Father, and of The Son and of The Holy Spirit, Amen. Countrymen, A Planting Apostolic Succession is not a palpation. It is a way of living. St. Jerome said, “A vestment does not make a bishop.” A laying on of hands does not make an ordination. Recently, our parish church witnessed this truth in…
In the Name of The Father, and of The Son and of The Holy Spirit, Amen. Countrymen, ORBIS NON SUFFICIT SOLUS DEUS SUFFICIT My western boots in the sea of sandals at Whitefield, Bangalore, India were a delightful sight. I was the only one who didn’t have trouble locating their footgear. When Swami finished speaking with me,…
Most human embodiments in this Kali Yuga are in fact rakshasas of Treta Yuga: human embodiments but demonics hearts. Quite apart from Swami’s witness to the fact, which should be sufficient, the evidence in behavior throughout the world is overwhelming. It is a transnational phenomenon. The Church bears witness to this phenomenon through the Doctrine…
Chaitanya Jyothi Museum Opening, 2000 RAMANAM In the Name of The Father, and of The Son and of The Holy Spirit, Amen. Countrymen, ORBIS NON SUFFICIT SOLUS DEUS SUFFICIT Vashista, who one could consider a “great/greatest/realized yogi”, served as the Court Preceptor (Court Priest) for the Solar Dynasty his entire life, preforming all of the day-to-day duties of worship. He…
Chaitanya Jyothi Museum Opening, 2000 RAMANAM In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen. Countrymen, ORBIS NON SUFFICIT SOLUS DEUS SUFFICIT The sense of distinction is different in each of the stages of yoga. In karma yoga (thamasic, no vedantha), it is vivid and necessarily so. In bhakthi yoga (rajasic, qualified vedantha), it is…
Chaitanya Jyothi Museum Opening, 2000 RAMANAM In the Name of The Father, and of The Son and of The Holy Spirit, Amen. Countrymen, ORBIS NON SUFFICIT SOLUS DEUS SUFFICIT On the subject of India and USA, I want to mention a little history that I find enlightening and cheering. The summary is that USA is, as Swami said, member of…
Chaitanya Jyothi Museum Opening, 2000 RAMANAM In the Name of The Father, and of The Son and of The Holy Spirit, Amen. Countrymen, ORBIS NON SUFFICIT SOLUS DEUS SUFFICIT Before Swami hauled me in, I had risen rapidly (age 23) to the verge of very great prominence in both academic, governmental and industrial circles. I was a classic “fair haired boy.”…
Guidance And Request For The Bishops Memorandum For The Bishops November 12, 1996 Exegesis of St. John in the desert focuses, usually, on a diet of bugs washed down with a dollop of honey. “Phew !” one thinks, and rightly, “Who would want to eat that?” Well, apart from an assassin or a survivalist, no…
Thanks for your note. Your impression of Vivekananda fighting pitched battles in this part of the world for Hinduism and against suppression, etc., is hyperbole and leads people astray. There is a tendency of people who come to the United States and other liberal countries from areas of the world where people do not get…
RAMANAM In the Name of The Father, and of The Son and of The Holy Spirit, Amen. Countrymen, This is to urge that you consider rolling over St. Thomas’ charity programs into promoting Beauty and Pedagogy from their current emphasis in feeding and housing. The suggestion no doubt appears odd, so let me explain the reason for it. The reason…
Chaitanya Jyothi Museum Opening, 2000 RAMANAM In the Name of The Father, and of The Son and of The Holy Spirit, Amen. Countrymen, ORBIS NON SUFFICIT SOLUS DEUS SUFFICIT Deposition I: Curriculum For A Theological Education Deposition II: Delusion And The Doctrine Of Original Sin Deposition III: A Festival Composition For The Feast Of The Holy Trinity D e p…
RAMANAM In the Name of The Father, and of The Son and of The Holy Spirit, Amen. Homage to J. S. Bach for The Prelude and Fugue in E Flat Major (Saint Anne) I Christian spirituality is inherently eremitical: renunciation is the foundation of life. Christian spirituality is the elimination of everything from the mind except the Name of Jesus. Christian…
