Guest guest Posted March 30, 1999 Report Share Posted March 30, 1999 In talk.religion.newage, "indian lady" <anill wrote: >Lord Is Close At Hand In Hinduism > >Talking to God >Is Just a Call >Around the Corner >http://www.hinduismtoday.kauai.hi.us/ashram/htoday.html >feb 1,1999 > >Joke Submitted >Anonymously > >The Chief Pujari (Priest) From Vrindavan India and the Pope are in a >meeting in Rome. The Pujari notices an unusually fancy phone on a side >table in the Pope's private chambers. > >"What is that phone for?" he asks the pontiff. > >"It's my direct line to the Lord!" > >The Pujari is skeptical, and the Pope notices. The Holy Father >insists that the Pujari try it out, and, indeed, he is connected to >the Lord. The Pujari holds a lengthy discussion with Him. After >hanging up, the Pujari says, "Thank you very much. This is great! But >listen, I want to pay for my phone charges." > >The Pope, of course refuses, but the Pujari is steadfast and finally, >the pontiff gives in. He checks the counter on the phone and says, >"Alright! The charges were 1000,000 Lira. ($560) > >The Chief Pujari gladly hands over a packet of bills. A few months >later, the Pope is in Vrindavan, India on an official visit. In the >Chief Pujari's chambers, he sees a phone identical to his and learns >it also is a direct line to the Lord. The Pope remembers he has an >urgent matter that requires divine consultation and asks if he can use >the Pujari's phone. The Pujari gladly agrees, hands him the phone, >and the Pope chats away. After hanging up, the Pope offers to pay for >the phone charges. This time, the Chief Pujari refuses to accept >payment. After the Pope insists, the Pujari relents and looks on the >phone counter and says: "Rs 10.00 !" ($0.25). > >The Pope looks surprised: "Why so cheap!?" > >The Pujari smiles: "Because it's a Local call." > > > > http://www.users.uniserve.com/~samuel/brucemrg.htm http://www.users.uniserve.com/~samuel/brucsong.htm m(_ _)m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 1999 Report Share Posted March 30, 1999 >>The Pope looks surprised: "Why so cheap!?" >> >>The Pujari smiles: "Because it's a Local call." >> That's funnier than all get-out! :-)))))) Melody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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