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Hi Paulie ...

 

You wrote that the mantra website in question "reminds me of little

spell books sold in occult and metaphysical stores." Satish

replied, "A few mantras listed there are correct but overall this

site can be thought of as something like you mentioned."

 

I agree; the site looks strictly commercial. That's why it's

important to attribute these sorts of things -- so that members can

judge for themselves how much weight it merits; or at least

intelligently question the quality of information.

 

Having said that, though, let me add that I have nothing against

sharing information from other websites, per se. For example, I

often post Shakta-related newspaper articles here: (1) to keep

people informed of the day-to-day relevance of the path, its deities

and ideas all over the world; and (2) to "archive" those farflung

articles in a place where those who seek it can find it. Shakta-

related news crops upeverywhere, but there is no one place that

brings it all together -- unless we all work to make *this* forum

such a place. And again, a source must be given, and permissions

obtained wherever possible. (In fact, a number of columnists have

been kind enough to join this group upon receiving our request for

reproduction. People who write seriously about Shakta subjects are

few and far between; and they tend to be broadly interested in their

topic!)

 

When linking information from "spiritual" sites -- it's just fair to

link back to the source. We have here a gathering of people who are

interested in this particular topic; so just as our "links" section

can act as a guide to related sites, so can our posts. Most members

are very good about this, and I have no problem with the practice.

For example, I cite a lot of material by my guru, Sri Amritananda

Natha Saraswati, with a link back to his websites so that interested

people can read more. Nothing mysterious and secretive about it -- I

asked him one day if it was okay for me to do it, and he said sure

go ahead. Simple as that.

 

Sometimes we post pictures from Exotic India; a firm we love and

frequently promote as reliable, high-quality and utterly trustworthy

when you're looking for original Indian artworks -- including Hindu

paintings and statuary. Between Nora and I, we've sent a lot of

business their way. The work on our homepage is predominantly work

that members have purchased and own (for example, Sarvambikesha from

the front page, the Srividya Matangi, the saffron Mahishasura

Mardini and others are all hanging in my home; others - the

SaptaMatrika and Ganga come immediately to mind - are in Nora's

home. And obviously, Kochu's collections are in a class by

themselves). Other stuff like the calendar art (some of it antique)

and anonymously copied classical works are just public domain. I

bought a bunch of it from an Indian antiquities dealer on eBay. Who

knows who's got ownership rights. If anyone comes forward as a

legitimate, documented owner and complains about our usage (and in

four years or more no one has), I'll gladly remove the offending

pieces.

 

And so on. There's nothing new under the sun. There's very little

that is truly original, especially in such an ancient, deep and

multilayered path as Shaktism. But when we know whence something

comes, so should you.

 

Aum Maatangyai Namahe

[Guest guest]

Hi DB!

 

I do appreciate how accurate and careful you are with your posts. I

really respect the way that you and Nora approach this. It makes the

group so much more trustworthy.

 

As for that particular site, I was just wondering how a more informed

practicioner might view it. I wasn't sure if my impression was

correct or not.

 

Thanks for reminding me about Exotic India. I can't afford anything

until I find work again, but I remember enjoying the site very much.

 

Thank you again for all the work you do.

 

Namaskar,

 

prainbow

 

, "Devi Bhakta"

<devi_bhakta> wrote:

> Hi Paulie ...

>

> You wrote that the mantra website in question "reminds me of little

> spell books sold in occult and metaphysical stores." Satish

> replied, "A few mantras listed there are correct but overall this

> site can be thought of as something like you mentioned."

>

> I agree; the site looks strictly commercial. That's why it's

> important to attribute these sorts of things -- so that members can

> judge for themselves how much weight it merits; or at least

> intelligently question the quality of information.

>

> Having said that, though, let me add that I have nothing against

> sharing information from other websites, per se. For example, I

> often post Shakta-related newspaper articles here: (1) to keep

> people informed of the day-to-day relevance of the path, its

deities

> and ideas all over the world; and (2) to "archive" those farflung

> articles in a place where those who seek it can find it. Shakta-

> related news crops upeverywhere, but there is no one place that

> brings it all together -- unless we all work to make *this* forum

> such a place. And again, a source must be given, and permissions

> obtained wherever possible. (In fact, a number of columnists have

> been kind enough to join this group upon receiving our request for

> reproduction. People who write seriously about Shakta subjects are

> few and far between; and they tend to be broadly interested in

their

> topic!)

>

> When linking information from "spiritual" sites -- it's just fair

to

> link back to the source. We have here a gathering of people who are

> interested in this particular topic; so just as our "links" section

> can act as a guide to related sites, so can our posts. Most members

> are very good about this, and I have no problem with the practice.

> For example, I cite a lot of material by my guru, Sri Amritananda

> Natha Saraswati, with a link back to his websites so that

interested

> people can read more. Nothing mysterious and secretive about it --

I

> asked him one day if it was okay for me to do it, and he said sure

> go ahead. Simple as that.

>

> Sometimes we post pictures from Exotic India; a firm we love and

> frequently promote as reliable, high-quality and utterly

trustworthy

> when you're looking for original Indian artworks -- including Hindu

> paintings and statuary. Between Nora and I, we've sent a lot of

> business their way. The work on our homepage is predominantly work

> that members have purchased and own (for example, Sarvambikesha

from

> the front page, the Srividya Matangi, the saffron Mahishasura

> Mardini and others are all hanging in my home; others - the

> SaptaMatrika and Ganga come immediately to mind - are in Nora's

> home. And obviously, Kochu's collections are in a class by

> themselves). Other stuff like the calendar art (some of it antique)

> and anonymously copied classical works are just public domain. I

> bought a bunch of it from an Indian antiquities dealer on eBay. Who

> knows who's got ownership rights. If anyone comes forward as a

> legitimate, documented owner and complains about our usage (and in

> four years or more no one has), I'll gladly remove the offending

> pieces.

>

> And so on. There's nothing new under the sun. There's very little

> that is truly original, especially in such an ancient, deep and

> multilayered path as Shaktism. But when we know whence something

> comes, so should you.

>

> Aum Maatangyai Namahe

[Guest guest]

Hi Paulie:

 

You wrote, "As for that particular site, I was just wondering how a

more informed practicioner might view it. I wasn't sure if my

impression was correct or not."

 

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it was. Thanks as always for your kind words

of support. We continue to wish you all the best in your job hunt;

it's a tough market for sure, but I'll bet there's something pretty

great in store for you when it finally comes together.

 

Warmest regards

 

DB

[Guest guest]

its my gut feeling that Paulie will land the right job in two weeks minimum.

Devi Bhakta <devi_bhakta wrote:Hi Paulie:

 

You wrote, "As for that particular site, I was just wondering how a more

informed practicioner might view it. I wasn't sure if my impression was correct

or not."

 

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it was. Thanks as always for your kind words of support.

We continue to wish you all the best in your job hunt; it's a tough market for

sure, but I'll bet there's something pretty great in store for you when it

finally comes together.

 

Warmest regards

 

DB

 

 

 

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Namaste!

 

Guess what!? I had 2 interviews today! That's my first since I began

job hunting 3 months ago.

 

The funny thing is that I am part of a program that has a process for

self evaluation and recently I went through that and one of the first

things to be revealed was that I had a problem with my faith in Devi

and my faith in my ability to get another job. So I began praying to

Her for help with these things and BINGO I've got these 2 interviews.

 

Now, it's not the same as having a job and not the same as having the

right job, but the thing about being unemployed is that it is very

hard on the spirit and just having the chance to interview has lifted

my spirits considerably.

 

Thank you all, and Devi especially, for your support. It means more

than you know.

 

Bright Blessings,

 

prainbow

 

, sankara menon <kochu1tz>

wrote:

>

> its my gut feeling that Paulie will land the right job in two weeks

minimum.

> Devi Bhakta <devi_bhakta> wrote:Hi Paulie:

>

> You wrote, "As for that particular site, I was just wondering how a

more informed practicioner might view it. I wasn't sure if my

impression was correct or not."

>

> Yeah, I'm pretty sure it was. Thanks as always for your kind words

of support. We continue to wish you all the best in your job hunt;

it's a tough market for sure, but I'll bet there's something pretty

great in store for you when it finally comes together.

>

> Warmest regards

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"Now, it's not the same as having a job and not the same as having

the right job, but the thing about being unemployed is that it is

very hard on the spirit and just having the chance to interview has

lifted my spirits considerably."

 

Indeed it is Praibow. I am so happy for you. Will continue to pray

for you. May the right one be yours.

[Guest guest]

Jai Ma!

 

Yes, it seems to be Murphy's Yogic Law. When our faith

is weakest, our sadhana is weakest, and soon our lives

begin to fall apart in one way or another. And as we

renew our faith and dive bravely back into our worship

of Her, the blessings start pouring in. At least, this

is how it works in my life!!

 

Now if I can only follow my own advice, maybe I can

pull rent together, and pay off health insurance

before I lose it.... Ma Ma Ma Ma Ma

MMMmmmmaaaaaaaaaa!!

 

Brianna

--- prainbow61 <paulie-rainbow wrote:

> Namaste!

>

> Guess what!? I had 2 interviews today! That's my

> first since I began

> job hunting 3 months ago.

>

> The funny thing is that I am part of a program that

> has a process for

> self evaluation and recently I went through that and

> one of the first

> things to be revealed was that I had a problem with

> my faith in Devi

> and my faith in my ability to get another job. So I

> began praying to

> Her for help with these things and BINGO I've got

> these 2 interviews.

>

> Now, it's not the same as having a job and not the

> same as having the

> right job, but the thing about being unemployed is

> that it is very

> hard on the spirit and just having the chance to

> interview has lifted

> my spirits considerably.

>

> Thank you all, and Devi especially, for your

> support. It means more

> than you know.

>

> Bright Blessings,

>

> prainbow

>

> , sankara menon

> <kochu1tz>

> wrote:

> >

> > its my gut feeling that Paulie will land the right

> job in two weeks

> minimum.

> > Devi Bhakta <devi_bhakta> wrote:Hi Paulie:

> >

> > You wrote, "As for that particular site, I was

> just wondering how a

> more informed practicioner might view it. I wasn't

> sure if my

> impression was correct or not."

> >

> > Yeah, I'm pretty sure it was. Thanks as always for

> your kind words

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> your job hunt;

> it's a tough market for sure, but I'll bet there's

> something pretty

> great in store for you when it finally comes

> together.

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