Baba
This email contains five sections:
1. Letter: On organisational unity
2. Current Events: Islam: Why is there so much killing and bloodshed - 2
3. Query: Microvita
4. Q & A with Dr Ravi Batra
5. Links
Namaskar
Baba has told to follow yama-niyama, without this sadhana is impossible, & Baba says margiis have to follow 16pts strictly. Yama-niyama and 16pts are common for all the margis, whoever post top to Bottom holding in Marga, has to follow strictly.
Those who will follow it will develop deepest love and respect with Baba and His organization. They will like to be united, will never cry for their power post and prestige. Such margiis will never be disunited because their goal and mission is same.
Humans make mistakes and rectify them for their life improvement. Individually improve oneself to be united.
in Him,
Dada Jinanainjanananda
Note: A link to part one has been appended below in section 5.
"Islam was created both from these crude pagan practices and from the basic theological elements of Christianity and Judaism as Muhammad [often erroneously] understood them (his inaccurate interpretation of Christianity, for example, is often attributed to an early experience with fringe cults in the Palestinian region, then known as Syria).
Muhammad was born around 570 AD to a widowed mother who died just six years later. He grew up poor and orphaned on the margins of society, which was controlled by tribal chiefs and trading merchants. He worked for his uncle, Abu Talib, as a camel herder. Although his uncle had some standing in the community, Muhammad himself did not rise above his lowly station until he was 25, when he met and married a wealthy widow, Khadija, who was 15 years older.
Tales from Judaism, Christianity, and paganism brought into
His wife's trading business not only nurtured Muhammad's natural talents of persuasion, but it also gave the successful salesman an opportunity to travel and acquire knowledge that was not as accessible to the local population. He would later use this to his advantage by incorporating the stories that he had come across into his "revelations" from Allah, particularly the tales from the earlier religions, Judaism and Christianity.
Having attained a comfortable lifestyle and the idle time that wealth affords, Muhammad would wander off occasionally for periods of meditation and contemplation. It is quite likely that he was experiencing the symptoms of a midlife crisis, including a desire for personal accomplishment and meaning.
One day, at the age of 40, he told his wife that he had been visited by the angel Gabriel in a dream. Thus began a series of "revelations" which lasted almost until his death 23 years later. The Qur’an is a collection of words that Muhammad attributed to Allah. The Hadith is a collection of narrations of the life and deeds of Muhammad. The Sira is his recorded biography. The Sunnah is said to be Muhammad's way of life, on which Islamic law (Sharia) is based.
Self-proclaimed prophet began attacking others religion
With his wife’s influence and support, Muhammad proclaimed himself a prophet in same "lineage" as that of Abraham and Jesus, and began trying to convert those around him to his new religion. He narrated the Quran to those who believed him, telling them that it was the word of Allah (heard only by himself, of course).
Muhammad's Quran did not contain a single original moral value and it contributed only one new idea to world religion - that Muhammad is Allah's prophet. In fact, Muhammad's "Allah" seemed oddly preoccupied with making sure Muslims knew to obey Muhammad's every earthly wish, as this mandate is repeated at least twenty times in the narration of the Quran.
Combining all 300 of their pagan idols under the name “Allah”
In the beginning, Muhammad did his best to compromise his teachings with the predominant beliefs of the community’s elders, such as combining all 300 of their idols under the name “Allah.” His amalgamation of Judeo-Christian theology and pagan tradition grew more sophisticated over time. He also used his "revelations from Allah" to repeatedly affirm his own position. Even if he did not remember the Biblical stories correctly, for example, each one was conspicuously modified to incorporate a common theme: "Believe in the Messenger (Muhammad) or suffer the consequences."
According to early Muslim historians, the Meccans did not mind Muhammad practicing his religion, nor did they feel threatened by his promotion of it. This changed only after the self-proclaimed prophet began attacking their religion, including the customs and ancestors of the people (Ibn Ishaq/Hisham 167). This was enough to stir up the resentment of the influential leaders of Mecca, who then mocked his humble background against his pretentious claims. (See also MYTH: Muhammad was Persecuted for Preaching Islam)" (1)
(To be continued)
Reference
1. Comment of M. Twain, Courtesy of Washington Post
Namaskar,
Has anybody heard about the process of transforming microvita into a new form of energy through a reactor ? Do you know anybody doing research in that field ?
Gurucharan
Question to Dr Batra:
Some have written that your economic prediction for the depression of 1990 was wrong. Kindly tell us what is your reply to those people?
Reply from Dr Batra:
Thanks for your email. The book called The Great Depression of 1990 had two parts: one was the theory that depressions are caused by extreme wealth concentration. That part was hotly disputed, but few deny today that extreme inequality causes massive poverty. So the theory part of that book is accepted by most people.
The second part of that book was the forecast that a global depression would start in 1990. This prediction turned out to be wrong but not completely. First Japan did go into depression; second the United States faced a steep recession in 1990; my forecast for America turned out to be partly wrong, because I did not foresee the role of China in supporting the US economy. China, once America's sworn enemy, loaned almost $3 trillion to the US government, and this prevented the depression. If someone lends so much money, even a beggar can become a billionaire.
In my subsequent books, I took China's role into account, so that my forecasting record has jumped to over 90% accuracy. 95% of my forecasts made in The New Golden Age, written in 2006, have been accurate, and other forecasts are materializing right now.
The enclosed article in Fort Worth Weekly examines my overall forecasting record.
Ravi Batra
Note: For the attachment - Prophet of Boom - kindly write us...
This email contains five sections:
1. Letter: On organisational unity
2. Current Events: Islam: Why is there so much killing and bloodshed - 2
3. Query: Microvita
4. Q & A with Dr Ravi Batra
5. Links
On organisational unity
Namaskar
Baba has told to follow yama-niyama, without this sadhana is impossible, & Baba says margiis have to follow 16pts strictly. Yama-niyama and 16pts are common for all the margis, whoever post top to Bottom holding in Marga, has to follow strictly.
Those who will follow it will develop deepest love and respect with Baba and His organization. They will like to be united, will never cry for their power post and prestige. Such margiis will never be disunited because their goal and mission is same.
Humans make mistakes and rectify them for their life improvement. Individually improve oneself to be united.
in Him,
Dada Jinanainjanananda
== Section 2
==
Islam: Why is there so much
killing and bloodshed - 2
Note: A link to part one has been appended below in section 5.
"Islam was created both from these crude pagan practices and from the basic theological elements of Christianity and Judaism as Muhammad [often erroneously] understood them (his inaccurate interpretation of Christianity, for example, is often attributed to an early experience with fringe cults in the Palestinian region, then known as Syria).
Muhammad was born around 570 AD to a widowed mother who died just six years later. He grew up poor and orphaned on the margins of society, which was controlled by tribal chiefs and trading merchants. He worked for his uncle, Abu Talib, as a camel herder. Although his uncle had some standing in the community, Muhammad himself did not rise above his lowly station until he was 25, when he met and married a wealthy widow, Khadija, who was 15 years older.
Tales from Judaism, Christianity, and paganism brought into
His wife's trading business not only nurtured Muhammad's natural talents of persuasion, but it also gave the successful salesman an opportunity to travel and acquire knowledge that was not as accessible to the local population. He would later use this to his advantage by incorporating the stories that he had come across into his "revelations" from Allah, particularly the tales from the earlier religions, Judaism and Christianity.
Having attained a comfortable lifestyle and the idle time that wealth affords, Muhammad would wander off occasionally for periods of meditation and contemplation. It is quite likely that he was experiencing the symptoms of a midlife crisis, including a desire for personal accomplishment and meaning.
One day, at the age of 40, he told his wife that he had been visited by the angel Gabriel in a dream. Thus began a series of "revelations" which lasted almost until his death 23 years later. The Qur’an is a collection of words that Muhammad attributed to Allah. The Hadith is a collection of narrations of the life and deeds of Muhammad. The Sira is his recorded biography. The Sunnah is said to be Muhammad's way of life, on which Islamic law (Sharia) is based.
Self-proclaimed prophet began attacking others religion
With his wife’s influence and support, Muhammad proclaimed himself a prophet in same "lineage" as that of Abraham and Jesus, and began trying to convert those around him to his new religion. He narrated the Quran to those who believed him, telling them that it was the word of Allah (heard only by himself, of course).
Muhammad's Quran did not contain a single original moral value and it contributed only one new idea to world religion - that Muhammad is Allah's prophet. In fact, Muhammad's "Allah" seemed oddly preoccupied with making sure Muslims knew to obey Muhammad's every earthly wish, as this mandate is repeated at least twenty times in the narration of the Quran.
Combining all 300 of their pagan idols under the name “Allah”
In the beginning, Muhammad did his best to compromise his teachings with the predominant beliefs of the community’s elders, such as combining all 300 of their idols under the name “Allah.” His amalgamation of Judeo-Christian theology and pagan tradition grew more sophisticated over time. He also used his "revelations from Allah" to repeatedly affirm his own position. Even if he did not remember the Biblical stories correctly, for example, each one was conspicuously modified to incorporate a common theme: "Believe in the Messenger (Muhammad) or suffer the consequences."
According to early Muslim historians, the Meccans did not mind Muhammad practicing his religion, nor did they feel threatened by his promotion of it. This changed only after the self-proclaimed prophet began attacking their religion, including the customs and ancestors of the people (Ibn Ishaq/Hisham 167). This was enough to stir up the resentment of the influential leaders of Mecca, who then mocked his humble background against his pretentious claims. (See also MYTH: Muhammad was Persecuted for Preaching Islam)" (1)
(To be continued)
Reference
1. Comment of M. Twain, Courtesy of Washington Post
== Section 3
==
Microvita
Namaskar,
Has anybody heard about the process of transforming microvita into a new form of energy through a reactor ? Do you know anybody doing research in that field ?
Gurucharan
== Section 4
==
Q & A with Dr Ravi Batra
Question to Dr Batra:
Some have written that your economic prediction for the depression of 1990 was wrong. Kindly tell us what is your reply to those people?
Reply from Dr Batra:
Thanks for your email. The book called The Great Depression of 1990 had two parts: one was the theory that depressions are caused by extreme wealth concentration. That part was hotly disputed, but few deny today that extreme inequality causes massive poverty. So the theory part of that book is accepted by most people.
The second part of that book was the forecast that a global depression would start in 1990. This prediction turned out to be wrong but not completely. First Japan did go into depression; second the United States faced a steep recession in 1990; my forecast for America turned out to be partly wrong, because I did not foresee the role of China in supporting the US economy. China, once America's sworn enemy, loaned almost $3 trillion to the US government, and this prevented the depression. If someone lends so much money, even a beggar can become a billionaire.
In my subsequent books, I took China's role into account, so that my forecasting record has jumped to over 90% accuracy. 95% of my forecasts made in The New Golden Age, written in 2006, have been accurate, and other forecasts are materializing right now.
The enclosed article in Fort Worth Weekly examines my overall forecasting record.
Ravi Batra
Note: For the attachment - Prophet of Boom - kindly write us...
== Section 5
==
Links
Links
Here is the first part of the series on Islam
Islam:
Why is there so much killing and bloodshed - 1
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