And thanks for the appreciation.  The ushers will be passing envelopes and buckets.

Thanks for the laugh, OTS.  You always sum up the feeling, the consciousness and the unconsciousness so accurately and concisely.  It really hits the mark.

I agree.  I think the Bilini poem really gave Maharaji and us devotees a second wind.  And really in the big scheme of things that was probably a bad thing for all, except Rawat.

Now, I assume you're talking about the don't bother saving for retirement because the money won't be worth anything anyway speech he gave in Long Beach of 1997.  Although, maybe (no, no maybe about it since he always repeated himself again and again) he said it elsewhere or earlier.  But, I think it's important to note that he was saying that in 1997.  Sure, he was being cavalier, but it hads its meaning and its purpose.  I know for myself that I cringed when I heard that, but I was also bouyed by it since I had not done a great job in preparing for my retirement.  And also the obvious selfish purpose of that statement might be to help the premies feel more generous when it came to $upporting Maharaji's mission.

And when it comes down to Maharaji taking care of Number 1, you know that he is always aware of the bottom line and looking out for his retirement.

Yes, the Great Teacher who watches out for his students.