--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> On Jan 2, 2007, at 5:17 AM, TurquoiseB wrote:
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> > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB <no_reply@> wrote:
> >>
> >> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, bob_brigante <no_reply@> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> (Visit page
> >>> http://excellenceinaction.globalgoodnews.com/06-aug/india3.html for
> >>> further information on the peace-creating power of groups of Vedic
> >>> Pandits.)
> >>
> >> Wow. I spent the day editing product announcements.
> >>
> >> Pundits as product. What a concept.
> >
> > I'm a little surprised that no one else has commented
> > on this particular Web page. It seems to me that there
> > are several interesting things about it.
> >
> > First, it seems clear that the future of the TM move-
> > ment is spelled out here. There has been a shift in
> > the marketing paragidm. They are no longer positioning
> > themselves as providers of a meditation product for
> > individual consumers; they are now positioning themselves
> > as providers of Indian boys who will chant and meditate
> > for you so that you don't have to. I find that interesting.
> >
> > I also find the primary photo on the web page pretty
> > interesting. Maharishi's photo is at the top, but the
> > photo of the person who is really *providing* the new
> > product (pundits) is of Girish Varma. It seems to me
> > that this advertisement could actually be seen as the
> > first official acknowledgement that the reins of
> > power within the movement -- at least the *financial*
> > power -- are being shifted in his direction. This is,
> > after all, the first publication I've ever seen in
> > the TM movement that makes it crystal clear that when
> > you send in your check or make your wire transfer, the
> > money goes directly to Girish Varma.
> >
> > Interesting.
>
> It's the first time I looked at it. I don't recall seeing "Dr" in
> front of his name before. I wonder what his doctorate is in?
> Management would be my guess.
>
> I'll bet you this will be Mahesh's replacement. Pictures of the
> Brahmasthan of India already show his picture side-by-side M's and
> TMO figureheads seem to shower him with empty praise. He's the new
> feet to kiss.
>
It is only in websites in India. Did you note that he is likely the one in
charge of the
webmaster(s) in India? I don't see his face appearing anywhere outside the
webpages from
India.
