--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "John" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "shempmcgurk" <shempmcgurk@> > wrote: > > > > After 50 years of micro-managing the TMO, Maharishi several weeks > ago > > presumably gave up the reins of power of the TMO and handed it over > > to others. > > > > But what will happen when a major decision has to be made? Will > > Maharishi be able to defer to Maha Poobah Nader Ram (or whoever it > is > > that is now making the final decisions)? Or will he insist upon > > making the decision himself? > > > > The following is how Don Corleone handled the situation once he > > retired. Will Maharishi be as wise? > > > > > > > > CLEMENZA (to the Don) > > > > Don Corleone -- you once said that the day would come when Tessio > and > > me could form our own Family. Til today, I would never think of it. > I > > must ask your permission... > > > > VITO CORLEONE (looking away) > > > > Well, Michael is now head of the Family, and if he gives his > > permission, then you have my blessing... > > > > MICHAEL (seated on a chair) > > > > After we make the move to Nevada -- you can break off from the > > Corleone Family and go on your own. After we make the move to > Nevada. > > > > Interesting comparison. But the TMO does not any place to move > into. They've already divided the world into various sectors for the > Rajahs to rule. IMO, Nader Ram has the final say in the > administration of the TMO.
Let's say that, tomorrow, Nader Ram decides to put the price of learning TM down to $100.00. Do you think Maharishi will support that move without interfering, just as the Don supported Michael?