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Hi there everyone! This is a post to tell you about two awesome things that happened to me recently. No worries, they are anthropology related if not strictly so ;)

Last March I started volunteering for Treadwell's bookshop as well as for Abraxas journal. The two are strictly interlocked in as much as in 2009 Treadwell's owner Christina Harrington joined armies with Robert Ansell, director at Fulgur, one of the biggest esoteric publishers around, to create the marvel which is Abraxas journal.

My interest in Treadwell's bookshop sparked back in 2007 when I wasn't yet an anthropology student but already was a Neopagan. Many of you will be familiar with the term, being anthropologists and social connoisseurs but for those of you who don't, I do magic, I like planets, stars, ceremonies, interlocking different religious systems and studying heavy religious texts. As an anthropologist (and still a practitioner) this place filled my heart with joy. Here I found EVERYTHING an academic geared towards religion and its roots might be looking for, from old copies of The Golden Bows to Marcel Eliade most forgotten texts, from Dumezil translated in several languages (ops, not that many since I bought the italian edition myself and gave the english as a present) to Carlos Castaneda. There is craft from all over the world, you can buy wands, skeletons, aboriginal art, incenses and more. You can follow amazing lectures on comparative religion, mythology, history and mysticism. My job here is to tell the world how much can be gained from hanging out in this environment which I still can't believe since I would have done so regardless of havin a role or not. Anyway, I feel like my contribution could be elpful not only for treadwell's but also for all of us anthropologists out there who are looking for a meeting hub but can't quite recognise themselves in the sometimes cold environments provided by standard academia. 

And now Abraxas. Abraxas is a high quality printed journal focusing on esoteric subjects, practices and, especially, art. Some of the best works of art I have ever seen came out in issue 2: form surrealism to digital photography, everyone who publishes i Abraxas believe in what they do. No worries! It is not a religious freak sho: people are invited to share their praxis but are also more than welcome to offer theoretical insights into the world of religion and art.

Anyway, this super long rant was more of a way to introduce myself, tell you a bit about what I do and invite you o come along and have a cup of tea. You might decide Treadwell's isn't your place of choice but believe me, you won't regret paying us a visit. One request: if you do come along please let me know in advance so that I can make sure I'm there and meet you personally. 

Really hope to meet many of you on this fantastic open space. So glad to be a part of it!

Liv

Leela Dube, who passed away in New Delhi on Sunday aged 89, was one of the early pioneers of feminist scholarship in India along with Irawati Karve, Vina Majumdar, and Lotika Sarkar. Scan through the acknowledgements and citations of any sociological or anthropological book on kinship or gender in India, from the 1960s till the present, and her name comes up with unfailing regularity. In a delightful autobiographical essay published in the Economic and Political Weekly in 2000 (‘Doing Kinship and Gender'), Leela Dube nee Ambardekar describes the early influences that determined her future interests – her middle class Marathi Brahmin upbringing (her sister, Sumati Mutatkar went on to become a renowned classical vocalist), her mother's generosity within the family, literature that showed both the suffering and the strength of women, the everyday gossip around familial politics and intrigues, and the nationalist movement. Given the inchoate feminism of the time, she felt she had to marry but if she was to do so, she wanted a partner who would encourage rather than stultify her intellectually. While doing an MA in Political Science at Nagpur University she heard of Shyama Charan Dube, a reputedly brilliant student, and decided to propose to him. He later became a well-known anthropologist. Inevitably, Leela Dube had to carve her career around his, the fate of many women not just of her generation but also today. However, as with other such inspiring women, she managed to balance both home and work, and one might even say, surpassed her husband in her sociological legacy. She taught at Sagar University from 1960-75, and held several fellowships at the ICSSR, Teen Murti, the Centre for Women's Development Studies among others. Leela Dube's Ph.D. (1953, Anthropology) was on women in three adivasi groups, comparing their lives to upper caste women, but she is best known for her work on Muslim matriliny in Lakshwadeep, Matriliny and Islam: Religion and society in the Laccadives (1969) and marriage and kinship relations more broadly. Like many women scholars, it is her own experience which deeply shaped her interests - marriage as she describes it was a relation of both “gratification” and “agony”. In between, she also collaborated with S.C. Dube on research among rural communities in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. However, it was her work as a member of the National Committee on the Status of Women between 1971 and 1974 which transformed her into an established and internationally recognised feminist scholar. She served on several boards, including as chairperson of the Commission on Women of the International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences, from 1976-1993, and as series editor of the women and household volumes published by Sage. In 2007, Leela Dube was given the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Indian Sociological Society, and was awarded the UGC National Swami Pranavananda Saraswati Award for 2005. She remained active and engaged with scholarship till almost the very end. Her book, Anthropological Explorations in Gender: Intersecting fields, was published by Sage in 2001. Of a generation of multilingual scholars that is now sadly passing away, her very last publication was the Marathi Manavashastratil lingbhavachi shodhamohim (2009).

ডরাইছিলা হ? আরে পুরুষ ! Construction of Masculinity in Bangla Literaturehttp://www.scribd.com/debaprasad_bandyopad/d/60071259-Construction-of-Masculinity-in-Bangla-Literature-%E0%A6%A1%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%9B%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%B9-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B7 2005. “DOraychila HO, are puruS.” [ Construction of Masculinity in Bangla Literature ] Das, Anirban ed. Alochanachakro, XXII (pp. 41-54) 

Abstract:       Feminism is working and the male space was almost deleted within the Bengali imagined community. Since 19th C., super-males were spending calories for woman emancipation. What is the psychological status of such super-males? The semantics of some condemned public-sphere-words (antonyms of super-males) that targeted against testis-poisoning were discussed to understand the misandrous (imagined) Bengali-bhadralok-mindset, the worshipers of the goddesses at the crossroads and at a time exploiters of woman and that is a long history from Sati-burning to female feticide or malnutrition of woman. The simultaneous worshiping and annihilating women led to uncontradictory contradictions or a type of aporia from the part of the Bengali males. The construction of Bengali “male” was analyzed in this Bangla paper by analyzing the discursive formations of 20th C. Bangla literary texts that revealed some salient features of parasitic Bengali bhadraloks’ [gentrified males] performance anxiety [as they were subscribed to super womanhood, that , paradoxically enough, was merged with super-male], woman-phobia, etc.  Please note that the usage of prohibited words in this “scientific” writing is for the sake of scientia sexualis, the proliferation(not “repression”) of which is now a “common secret”. Thanks to Foucault!

Keywords: super-male,testis-poisoning, misandrous (imagined) Bengali-mindset, aporia,scientia sexualis, performance anxiety, discursive formations,

                                                                 

0. Preface

This is an utmost important Report concerning science and humanity. Such a report has no parallel in history and gives glad tidings of a forthcoming wisdom related to the primal truth that has been eagerly awaited from time immemorial. It sheds light on the hidden mysteries behind everything of the physical world that we perceive with our five senses and comes with clear and irrefutable evidence. It takes us to elevated levels of intellectual competence and teaches us to use logic in the most exalted and precise form. Every persisting misery and difficulty we face now, including the fast degradation of climatic conditions and deterioration of ethical and moral values seen worldwide has clear and feasible solution once we attain this enlightened level of awareness. Moreover, this wisdom provides us with a profound understanding of the functioning of mind and consciousness, heralding the beginning of a golden era of humankind.

     The report has been sent to a carefully picked up and sorted List of Addresses consisting of top-ranking academic institutions, research organisations, scientific academies, social organisations, human rights organisations, heads of nations, and renowned scientists and Nobel laureates all over the world. More than 2400 emails have been sent and the matter has been broadcasted in over thirty social and scientific networks. As the matter is intricate and subtle, it is necessary to read the Report several times. A very special domain C.C has been registered for this purpose belonging to the second generation of top-level domains. As this is not widely accessible yet, two other domains cdotc.org and cdotcee.org have been registered for this purpose and the Report and the Lists along with links are put on these websites. The Report is also presented as blogs ceenom.blogspot.com, ceenom.wordpress.com, ceenom.edublogs.com and ceenom.blog.com.

1. Utmost vital phase of science

This is an unusual report of tremendous significance, the kind of which has never been prepared in history. This is addressed to thinkers and visionaries of the world. As there is no mechanism to reach everyone, a representative list of addresses is selected to announce this important event. Both the report and the List must be read with equal attention. This is also broadcasted through sNet (“Report Ceenom announces the start of an utmost serious event …”). A few renowned centres are informed through sMail. The situation calls for quick action with trustworthiness, responsibility and commitment as one’s duty, and communicate this to others with high intellectual capability and creative thinking, either directly or through social networks.

     Utmost decisive phase of science far more extensive than any discovery witnessed so far is emerging. Abdul Khader from Calicut, Kerala, approached my colleagues and me seven years ago looking for a group of intellectuals to disclose vital scientific facts. He demanded a team of scientists, the like of Einstein, Edison or Freud. This demand was extraordinary. He wanted the team to include mathematicians as everything in nature reaches us with a mathematical order. Two or three expert psychologists are necessary to understand, besides what he discusses, the state of his mind which enables him realise deep but unexplored areas of science. Scientists and researchers from neighbouring universities and research institutes have listened to him. All those who heard him are convinced that the matter he discusses is intricate and of extreme significance to humanity. I happen to listen several hours a day for more than seven years without a day’s break. I write this on behalf of all those who heard him. This report is prepared under his direction and is signed by him. This is also mailed to all the faculties of NIT Calicut. A very small part of what he has communicated so far could only be included here, in condensed form. Do read with keen attention.

2. Important methodology

To comprehend this report, an utmost important methodology needs be learnt first. When a flower or butterfly appears, instead of “I see a flower or butterfly”, enquire, “why such a creation has appeared before me?” When a mountain or the Moon appears, in place of “I see a mountain or Moon”, enquire, “why such a creation has appeared before me?” Just as air is essential for life, this intellectual pursuit of eternal truth is crucial whenever we see, hear or perceive anything. Instead of “I see this report”, enquire, “why this report has appeared before me?” This calls for repeated reading and deep thought.

     “Questioning and enquiring are entirely different approaches”, he reminds us often. "Calf applies force to its mother’s udder; milk flows as it induces affection. A hammer blow of same force induces pain and produces only blood. Questioning comes from our ego whereas enquiry is the result of curiosity and leads us to wisdom”.

3. Basic colours and their unending significance

His mind grappled with colours fifteen years ago. As matter and colour always appear together, the question “is colour to display matter or matter to display colour?” preoccupied him. “Every object, inanimate or living, is made up of three basic ingredients: space, time and consciousness”, he says. “The ‘space’ corresponds to the material part or physical matter constituting the object; ‘time’, to the operational part which makes it functional or alive; and ‘consciousness’, to the hidden concept or its origin. Thus, each of us has a physical body, life and consciousness. In a corpse, only the body is present; life and consciousness are absent. When a person is either unconscious or is in a coma, the body and life exist but consciousness is missing. Nature uses the three basic colours red, green and blue respectively to represent these. The Earth shows a form of red in the soil, green in its vegetation, and blue in the ocean and the sky. The threesome is also seen in the states of matter: solid, liquid and gas; in species: living under water, on land, and flying in the air; and in atom: neutron, proton and electron. Does water, sky, or both, or their mutual pact represent the blue? While we could touch the red of the soil and the green of the leaves, the blue of the oceans and the sky eludes any physical touch, due to profound reasons. It is possible to understand with evidence why there are three basic colours (not 2, 4 or any other number), and why soil shows red (not green or blue). Proofs for these are intricate and subtle; the basics need be mastered one after the other prudently before moving to advanced concepts. This demands superior concentration and perseverance”.

4. Mathematics and its soul

“The entire universe has evolved out of mathematics”, he states. “It also is made of three components: the digits represent the material part; from elementary operators to all complex developments in mathematics constitute the operational part; and the invisible third component is decisive and is related to the root cause behind the origin of mathematics. The material and operational components only were manifest until now. Understanding what the digits (1 to 9 and 0) and the operators factually represent is crucial for the advancement of science. There is very specific reason why we were taught to write 1, 2, 3, …, the way we write them. Why does the golden ratio exist widely in nature; what hidden principles underlie trigonometry, angles and measurements in degrees, constants such as e and Pi (p) and the different geometric forms like circles, triangles, squares, spheres, pyramids and cubes seen in nature; why fractal geometry is seen everywhere; and what is the reason behind the inherent simplicity and unpredictability of chaos and order can be proven logically, starting from first principles. Every object, from fern to a giant galaxy, carries an inner ‘consciousness’ component and this phase teaches us to conceive it scientifically”.

5. Intricacy due to unfamiliarity

The unfamiliarity coming in the way of recognising great discoveries had slowed down scientific progress often. When truth regarding disease-causing microorganisms and bacteria were first discovered by Louis Pasteur or the mathematical basis of formation of patterns on cow was pointed out by Turing, no one could believe them. The intricacy of what he discusses is chiefly due to unfamiliarity. This creates a mental block which he removes through splendid examples. The picture of round and moving Earth was brought in repeatedly. “The scientist who grasped this first had to make it round and moving in the minds of his people, as it was flat and still only there”, he explains. “Questions such as ‘where is the end of Earth?’ and ‘why does Sun rise from East and set in West?’ vanished once the truth was realised. The intellectually capable human species lived on this swift globe for millions of years, believing it to be flat and static.”  He poses the question, “are we still under a similar delusion, of far greater a degree?” The logical proofs he presents strongly indicate so.

6. Causality

“The basis of science is cause and effect”, he reminds us. “A particle which demonstrates causality must then be the result of more fundamental a cause. My mind is taught the primal reason behind the formation of the very first particle, and subsequently, behind the formation of planets and galaxies. The origin and evolution of each species is based on very specific but hidden principles. Human species is significantly different from the rest. We have been studying about different species and their behaviours with great attention and zeal until now. This was necessary to take up the next critical step of realising the factual basis behind the existence of each species with each of the characteristics. Why elephant has an odd shape, thick skin, tusks and the trunk? Why camel has hump and looks dissimilar from other ungulate mammals? Why spider has eight legs and catches prey using its web?Why is the cobweb seen from palace to a hut so that it hits everyone’s face at least once in a lifetime? Moreover, although a spider is geometrically symmetric like a flower, why does it arouse a disgusting feeling? Why does the female praying mantis eat the male’s head during mating while the male continues the act unabated without the head? Why does caterpillar eat greenery hastily, and after a pupa stage transform into a lovely butterfly, taking gigantic trees in its tiny limbs assisting in nature’s reproduction?” Such truly amazing lifestyles make renowned biologists remark, “we have no idea why…” He says it is possible to describe the ‘idea’ behind these puzzling behaviours logically. The root cause behind why the particular species came into existence must be explored first. A team of experts including biologists and astronomers is essential to understand him.

7. Questions related to why

“Science could not address an important category of questions related to ‘why’ so far”, he says. “For example, why does the solar system have eight planets arranged in two sets of four each with the asteroid belt existing between them? Why is Venus the brightest object in night sky appearing just after sunset or before sunrise at convenient angle of sight? Why is Earth positioned as the third planet and has the marvellous blue colour? Why is Jupiter the largest, Saturn has a splendid ring, and Uranus and Neptune are blue in colour? Why do Venus and Uranus, the 2^nd and 7^th planets (2^nd and 8^th including asteroids), rotate retrograde? Why is Moon ‘tidally locked’ with Earth with libration? Why peculiar marks appear on the nearside of the Moon and why is the far side dissimilar? Do the different phases of Moon teach us vital lesson? Intricate factual reasons behind why planets evolved into the existing trajectories, distances and pattern, with each having its particular size, nature and motion, is being understood rationally and with evidence with this phase. Earth, the only inhabited planet, has just one moon whereas other uninhabited ones have several. This is like a house with a large number of occupants having just one lamp and another with no occupant provided with many lamps. Almost all the energy from the Sun, except a little, scatters away without reaching any planet while the core of each planet is heated up. The reason for each of these is crucial for humankind to learn quickly”. These questions do not pertain to the understanding of existing order and arrangement of the universe but about why the particular arrangement exists. The answers pave way to the beginning of an utmost significant phase of science which takes humanity over a very big leap. He says that the markings on the Moon will bear witness regarding this wisdom to the entire world, and Moon will be realised as the emblem for the Human Planet.

     All scientific progresses made so far were essential for this phase to begin. He first talked about the solar system six years ago. “The rules behind the formation of the first set of four planets and the second set of four are entirely different”, he explained. “The asteroids were not combined into a fifth planet due to very specific reason. Pluto and any other celestial body that may be spotted in future follow a different set of rules when compared to these eight planets”. Pluto was believed to be a planet then. Three years later, the IAU reclassified it as a dwarf planet, providing a quick proof for his statement. He says that although IAU’s decision about Pluto is right, corrections are needed in the other resolutions it made.

     “Why does an atom contain nucleus and electrons?” he asks. “Why is the nucleus made of positively charged protons and electrically neutral neutrons? Why do the negatively charged electrons have negligible mass while in motion? Why does, in the atom of an inert material, the final shell contain either two or eight electrons? Everything in nature happens due to very specific and significant reason which humankind is yet to understand”.

8. The book of evolution redefined

“When dates ripe in the hot winds of deserts, coconut, another palm-tree fruit in the tropics, maintains refreshing drink inside”, he points out. “Bamboo, member of the feeble family of grass, withstands tornados. Does nature convey important instructions through each of these? Why amidst coral reefs are species indistinguishably camouflaged? Is it just a mechanism for their survival, or is it a profound lesson which humankind must learn at once? Why do predators such as lion and crocodile hunt on even much bigger and stronger animals? Why does hyena, although a scavenger, cowardly and timid at times, attack and drive away even leopards and lions? Why are the species divided into herbivorous, carnivorous, omnivorous and saprobes types? Does this division indicate something very special and significant beyond what we understand now? Why does nature maintain carnivorous plants? Why do cattle regurgitate and re-chew? Is it just that a ruminant’s digestive system is a special link in the evolutionary chain or is it that there is an important lesson for humankind to learn from this? Why do many species migrate and how do they make out when, where and how to begin their journey? Is it just for food or breeding, or is there very critical and hidden reason behind migration of species that we must learn at the earliest?” It is clear from the way he poses the questions and the way he hints at answers that his understanding about nature is truly extraordinary and needs urgent attention of the best biologists of the world.

     In the animal kingdom, different species are provided with different arrangements and modes of motion. Human beings have studied and copied many of the modes of animal movements to develop technology for transport. Animals are provided with fins, legs and wings to travel in water, on land and in the air. There are species which crawl on their bellies; some walk on two legs and some on four. Ungulate mammals have either a single or two hoofs. Some of the species have nails and some have claws. Does nature communicate intricate but very important lessons through each of these characteristics? We see mounting evidence for this. Theory of evolution is getting redefined with clear logical proof.

     Do remember that this is an abridged report of intricate matter listened during a long period; hence great attention is necessary while reading. There are fishes which can take off from water and fly through air above the ocean for several hundred metres to escape predators. Penguin, although a bird, does not fly in the air but ‘flies’ under water. Why do the emperor penguins assemble in large numbers in mating colonies? Do their posture, appearance and standing in large groups convey extremely important lessons? The diversity of species and their behaviour astounds scientists. He says it is possible to find logically and with substantiation what decides the specific feature, behaviour and habitat of each species. Thousands of weird looking deep-sea creatures were spotted a few years ago in great depths of ocean where it is so dark no creatures were expected. His mind interpreted the root cause behind their existence, appearance and behaviour the moment he saw them on the television. “Genetic blueprints show chimpanzee genomes share nearly 98% of human DNA. What then is the speciality of the remaining 2% which represent ‘human’?” he asks. “The difference between food that can be and cannot be cooked and those in which fire can be and cannot be used contain significant lessons for us to learn. Nothing in nature happens without a valid and utmost noble reason. This phase will open up numerous branches of biology and broaden our knowledge. The peculiarities of each species including their appearance, movement, sound, the burden some bear as shells, the shape and structure of plants, leaves and fruits, and the colour, symmetry and fragrance of flowers, contain vital facts for humanity to learn at once. Each of the varieties of trees teaches us very important lesson. Why do some trees grow very tall and big; some are thin and short; some like the Banyan tree look very different with hanging roots; and palm trees have no branches or twigs. He says that each plant teaches us precious principles which cannot be read from anywhere else. No means of systematic and rational explorations were available so far for the above. His mind is provided with a powerful tool which enables him probe deep into unseen mysteries of nature and explain logically what is going on around us.

     “The long-winged vulture ‘Lammergeyer’ drops hard bones of carcasses at right height and speed on to rocks to smash open and get at the marrow. Who taught them this great skill? Why is the pelican, a large water bird, provided with a large throat pouch? Is the pouch provided just to store its catch, mainly fish, or is it for the human mind to learn important lesson? Why are the humming birds given such spectacular ability to hover in mid-air and even to fly backwards? Why is the male humming bird being weighed down with two blue super-long feathers which impedes its motion? Who imparted them the special dance skills to attract the mate by waving the long feathers back and forth? Did nature burden this little bird with no reason? Why do the bowerbirds build a bower to attract mates and exhibit extraordinary courtship and mating behaviour? These questions are far deeper than they appear and he poses them from the awareness of their answers. He says that each of these birds is teaching humankind, the only species having the ability to learn and transmit learning across generations, extremely vital lessons which we need to pick up at the earliest.

     “Why do honeybees travel extensively to gather nectar and process it efficiently to make honey?” he asks. “Why do they communicate the location and quality of nectar through a peculiar dance? Why do different varieties of honey have different colours? Why do ants, close relative of bees, live in colonies with division based on labour, communicate and solve complex problems, and leave a pheromone trail?” Snails and slugs move rather slowly, the former being additionally burdened by its shell into which it withdraws at the slightest sign of trouble. There is specific reason why they leave a slime trail as they travel. He says that nature, which guides each species to its peculiar behaviour pattern, has kept clue for the human species to pick up and learn. As human mind is the most complex entity, so much of time and processing were needed to proceed to the important phase opening up now. So far, we could pick up clues from the physical and operational characteristics of various species only. There exist a hidden but most important part related to why each species with its characteristics exists now. This phase of science teaches us how to explore this area scientifically.

9. Five senses and the sixth

We perceive the physical world through our five senses; but we realise these are feeble as we compare our eyesight with eagle’s, hearing with bat’s, or smelling ability with dog’s. Nature has provided us with a powerful sixth sense instead, the ‘intellectual calibre’. It distinguishes us from all other species. An evolution in its right use is about to take place, leading to rational individuals and a coherent society. He explains the difference between what we know and what is awaiting us through a story: “Amidst a community of tribes fell from heaven a huge tablet with inscription E = mc ². The tribal chief ordered his experts to investigate it. They carefully analysed the size, texture and colour of the tablet and beauty of the inscriptions; but these studies were physical and exposed nothing of the great formula which they knew not. We have been studying about species, planets, stars and galaxies, but all from a physical sense only. It is not our fault, as it was not the fault of the tribal team they missed the ‘soul’ of the tablet totally”. As the presence of water is the cause of the word ‘water’, the presence of inner concepts account for the manifestation of things in the universe. So far, we could only ‘read’ things, without perceiving the inner realities as a non-English speaking child reads an English book. Humankind has just reached the ‘toddler’ age. The intellectually awakened true ‘human’, who understands invisible principles behind the visible world, is just about to be borne.

     Abdul Khader leads a simple life; is remarkably intelligent, dexterous and systematic; has hardly any friends and likes to spend time in solitude, pondering. From childhood, he is used to contemplating; takes nothing for granted and follows any trivial-looking clue in nature. Thoughts, strange and disorganised at first became coherent, complex and vital. He started realising that he is being made instrumental to a great flow of wisdom. A few competent researchers and faculty from different institutes have heard him. The clarity, rationality, spontaneity, fluency and consistency of what he says are truly amazing. Such sublime topic demanding the keenness and concentration as this were never heard before.

     When he met us first he told us to dismiss thrice whatever he spoke. “Do not install what I tell you”, he said. “Once you install, the files will spread everywhere. Just copy in a folder; read it once and keep it aside. If you feel like going through once again, do so. If it comes back the third time, holds your mind and you are unable to put it away, only then think about installing”. We also noticed that the position or riches of the listener never influenced him; he was looking for a keen mind and wherever he found it, he talked. He never noted the name or contact details of those listeners, however influential they were. “If the listener is intellectually capable, he will come back”, he says. “You can only quench the thirsty”.

     “Nature talks to us through everything and mathematics and colour provide the most powerful, concise and elegant forms of this communication”, he states. “But both these are highly encrypted and my mind is able to decipher them. If we could find logically and with substantiation why the rainbow contains seven colours, why different species have different shades of colour and patterns or why some birds use certain colours to attract their mates, will it not be significant?” he asks. “The rainbow is a Book of Nature which it opens and closes at different locations and times all over the world. The understanding of the consciousness component will lead to the right definition of mass, time and force, and will help us probe the origin of the universe and answer critical questions like whether it is ever possible to detect the ‘Higgs boson’ or to arrive at ‘theory of everything’. It is clear that he is talking about an exceptionally significant turning point in history of science and humanity.

     He has ability to transform himself mentally into anything, living or inert; thus, when he describes, it is from its viewpoint that he talks and not from his. He uses trivial looking examples to drive powerful points home. Let us ask a tree, once he told us, “is it not a pity you are immobile?” Its reply will be just a smile which can be interpreted as “don’t you understand that your mobility is the result of my standing firmly in the sun and making food for the world?” He asked us at another occasion, which is superior, a glass of clean drinking water or the stinking water flowing down a dirty drain. He reproduced the narration of the drain water: “I began like the glass of drinking water, pure and clear. You drank me and used me to cleanse you. All the filth and the disgusting smell in me are yours”.

10. Need for keen observation and rational thinking

“The factual reason behind the arrangement of elements in the periodic table and electrons in shells will be known with this phase”, he says. “The transformation of Carbon into diamond under immense pressure, temperature and time, depicts profound inner principle. Important questions such as why is water not an element but a compound; why is it odourless, colourless and tasteless; why it forms the basis of life; why is more than 70% of Earth’s surface covered with it; why does its greatest density occur at 4^oC making ice float on it; and why does water cycle consist of evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff and infiltration will each be answered once the ‘consciousness’ component of water is recognised. Everything around us talks to us and it is necessary to learn to comprehend this talk. Why does each planet in the solar system take up the specific trajectory and why do eclipses occur? What are the root causes behind meteoroids and comets? Just one glimpse of nature contains much more information than one could possibly analyse and grasp in a lifetime”. He is introducing a unique form of keen observation and rational thinking that is essential to go beyond where we are stuck now–at the material and operational level of things around us. The study of these two is needed to take up the third which is  related to the consciousness component.

     “Darkness and light are complementary”, he continues. “However, darkness is fundamental and exists everywhere by default; light has to be lit. Similar is the case with ignorance and knowledge, or emotions and logic. We are in a state of ignorance and filled with emotions most of the time, and knowledge and logic have to be brought in with care and effort. This is not easy as ego prevents entry of knowledge. Just as computer virus is also a software which damages a system, the ego (knowledge that ‘I know’) damages our mind and drives us illogical and arrogant, impeding learning. The gates of wisdom open in front of the statement “I don’t know” and shut in front of “I know”. Unfortunately, we tend to think we command; but the truth is that we can only obey. Everything commands to us and we obey to get things done. The keyboard commands, so we obey by pressing the key ‘A’ if we want this letter to appear. A person who can obey a keyboard perfectly is a ‘typist’. A chair commands us to bend into its geometry; we obey to sit down.

11. Beginning of real vision

“Although each of the two eyes functions alike, their combination provides depth to the vision. The working of the two ears in unison lets us locate the direction of source of sound. Similarly, the inputs from the five senses need be combined with logic to expose the root cause behind them. This sixth sense provides the real vision and humankind is being led to it.

     “The human hand has fingers of different lengths; if the thumb is cut off accidentally, its efficiency is almost fully lost. Does this seeming ‘anomaly’ point to an utmost significant lesson? There is very clear reason why human blood is red in colour. The skeletal structure, including the number and arrangement of bones, is based on concealed principles. The average number of teeth in human mouth is kept at 28 (excluding wisdom teeth) due to very specific reason. Deep and undisclosed reasons exist behind why the brain is divided into two, with the left half controlling the right half of the body and vice versa. This phase explains why the DNA has four chemicals, why there are 23 pairs of chromosomes in cells, and why the sperm decides the sex of the offspring. While the Y-chromosome sets ‘maleness’, the X-chromosome does not contain any ‘femaleness’. Does it mean ‘femaleness’ is a more fundamental feature spread everywhere than ‘maleness’? Can we understand these with logical evidence? There is very specific and deep reason in nature’s arrangement of 45 + 1 Y-chromosome in male. This wisdom presents the right description of everything around us rationally just as the first factual depiction of the round Earth”.

     “Why billions of sperm are produced in a man’s lifetime of which very few result in a child?” he asks. “This raises the question whether nature conserves or wastes. While sperm is produced normally in the presence of woman, an ovum emerges periodically, irrespective of presence or absence of man. Besides, although the mother’s identity is exposed while she bears the baby and during its delivery, the father’s identity remains concealed. These facts point to crucial but hidden principles and keen insight is necessary to recognise them so”. The first time people were introduced to the round Earth, they naturally asked, “Whether Earth is flat or round, how does it matter?” We would have been left way behind had we not grasped this fact at that time. Just as it is unimaginable now to think of a flat Earth, a time is sure to come when humanity will find it astonishing to learn that physical sciences were studied without relating to their utmost important ‘consciousness’ component.

     “Why is Earth so different from other planets of the solar system?” he asks. “Why is its rotational axis kept tilted from its orbital axis? Why are there seven continental plates, and why do we divide oceans into seven? The magnetic field of Earth and its reversal occurring once in several hundred thousand years is due to very specific reason which we can understand logically. Why does lightning and thunder accompany rain? Does nature teach us precious lesson through each of these beyond what we have learnt so far, and if so how to recognise it with logical proof? Why is Earth’s continental crust kept thicker than oceanic crust? Why does Earth show such variety of climatic conditions ranging from the hot and arid deserts, to wet tropical forests, snow-covered mountaintops and the poles? ” There is very specific reason beyond the observed and understood materialistic reason which exists everywhere. Humankind is about to explore a new world to which he is drawing attention.

12. Human mind and beliefs

How did human mind start developing beliefs? Is it possible to understand logically when and how did the concept of God enter human mind? Did it exist from the earliest civilisation? The concept of angels or goddesses existed in most of the societies in some form. Is it a superstition or is there any scientific basis for this? How did the belief regarding Satan enter human mind? He says that it is possible to understand the root cause behind various forms of beliefs and how did they evolve.

     He has clear knowledge about how each religion came into existence, why each ritual or pilgrimage is performed, and why nature maintains ‘uncontacted tribes’ even now. “Every prevailing religion holds to a noble principle which is essential for human race to comprehend quickly”, he states. “It is possible to find logically and with evidence why ‘Om’ was taught as the ‘Primordial Sound’. It forms the basis of all scriptures and if Om is withdrawn so will all of them be. There is a very specific reason why the Buddha was given ‘Eight’-fold Path and Moses was given ‘Ten’ Commandments. The ‘Star of David’, made of two equilateral triangles, is a dignified symbol not only for the Jews but also for the entire humankind and will be defined with the advent of this phase. It is important to understand why the birth of Jesus is related to a five-pointed star, and to identify which is this star? Arabic is understood to be an encrypted system, with each word representing a formula. The Quran is a Book written with formulae and is a collection of utmost intricate revealed facts. It declares ‘Furqan’ (Criterion) as its essence. It will appear with the harmony of nature as the essential handbook, eliminating all differences in meaning and interpretation. Quran declares that it is inscribed on a ‘Guarded Tablet’ (Lawhul Mahfooz). What is this ‘Tablet’, where is it hidden, how does it function and what is its original language will be disclosed with this phase. With this disclosure, the formulae with which the Quran is written will be elucidated. Human kind is about to encounter an utmost serious, intricate and creative phase. The ‘Guru Granth Sahib’ contains sublime inner principles. Why different messengers described in Torah, Bible and Quran were given the respective names, and why Moses, Jesus and Muhammad came in that order will be explained with logical proof. Soon all religions will give way to a single unified human society”.

     “We need to construct an edifice for humanity”, he says. “Before construction, different materials are stocked at work site; each required in different quantities and stored in different modes. Thus, bricks are needed in thousands and kept immersed in water and cement is stored in waterproof bags; steel and aggregates are needed in tonnes while tiles, bathroom fittings and electrical fixtures have to be handled with care. However, once the construction is over, we do not see any of the material but the edifice. Each community carries precious principles without knowing, and protects it using special costumes, rituals, pilgrimages, special forms of martial arts or even weapons, not letting it mix with others. It is time now to begin the construction of this great edifice”.

13. Concept of God and righteousness

“Until now, belief in God has only been a myth without any logical basis”, he says. “That is why we continue to have a large number of religions and doctrines. Once the truth behind this is clearly understood, none of the guesses can last just as it is impossible to believe in a flat Earth now”. He says that righteousness based on clear thinking and logical reasoning only will stay on and result in a creative society.

     “All those who are born must die”, he continues. But we do not realise that we are surrounded by our ‘crematory’ all along. It does not attack because of the presence of consciousness and life. As soon as the consciousness departs, life too parts and the crematory starts functioning. Occasionally nature demonstrates that it can take away consciousness without separating life and body and we have the difficult case of handling a person in coma. Even if there is no one to cremate our body, nature begins the process promptly. Why did nature distribute crematory all over the world, both in land and under water? Is it just a part of the recycling system, or does nature communicate a very important lesson through this?

14. Consciousness and human species

“We feel space by the objects present in it; but what is ‘space’?” he asks. “We feel time by oscillations; but what is ‘time’? We feel consciousness by feelings; but what is ‘consciousness’? It is possible to define these three fundamental truths unambiguously based on cause and effect principle. The universe is founded on them. Every object is made of these three blended in the golden proportion. The length of Earth’s trajectory around Sun has been fixed as close to 365¼ days based on rules for acquiring knowledge about objects in nature using our five senses”. After prolonged listening, it is evident that this intricate statement will be proven rationally, and will represent the beginning of an inconceivably dignified era of humanity.

     “The reason why we were provided with five senses, with the intellectual insight as the sixth, is of supreme significance,” he adds. “However, remember that it is possible to understand this only after defining mathematics, the root cause behind the origin of the universe. The colour differences existing on Earth due to geographical and climatic variations depend on the basic colours and mathematics, and in turn, on the motion of Earth around Sun. This phase reveals the mysteries behind this dependence. The entire material universe is to display consciousness; but consciousness can be perceived only by consciousness. This is as difficult as identifying blue scripts on a blue background. We can perceive consciousness only by the intellect”. As this is a condensed report of intricate and crucial matter, this must be read at least thrice. He constantly cautions us to be logically alert. All along, he talks from a deep comprehension of inner principles and causality, and as a result, his interpretations are original, fundamental and profound.

     “The species gifted with utmost sublime intellectual capability is called human”, he says. “As science does not function in emptiness, it is unable to abandon particle. Once mathematics is defined, why and how particle evolved from nothingness will be known with logical precision. Right now, it is not possible to define ‘1’ or ‘2’ except to point at objects. Science, founded on cause and effect, ceases to hold if the cause behind these primal ‘effects’ cannot be ascertained. Instead of starting from ‘cause’, it had to begin from ‘effect’. It has become essential to go to the root cause of mathematics. Spinning is not possible without an axis. Separate a small circle enclosing the centre from a spinning disc, magnify it repeatedly, and continue until the last particle, possibly representing the centre, is lost. The disc still spins. Emptiness has been made its axis. It has become necessary to proceed from emptiness to the origin of mathematics and to the formation of the first particle”.

     He urges the listeners to be serious. He says that everything in the universe, from particle to galaxy and from unicellular organism to every species, functions seriously, doing what it ought to except the human mind. Human mind is lazy and lethargic. This lack of seriousness causes our words to have very little or no effect. He says that the meaning of each word is limited by the ignorance of the listener. Thus, the word ‘sea’ means just the fun and joy at the beach for a kid, the first few kilometres of sea and its variety of fish for a fisherman, and an unending world of mysteries and complexities for an expert oceanographer. This phase of science will give rise to an exceptionally alert and efficient human species.

15. Looming difficulties

We pass through difficult situation now as evidenced by global warming, degradation of climatic conditions, depletion of potable water, and spread of poverty, political unrest, discrimination, enmity and violence. Major share of world’s wealth is wasted on procurement of armaments and defence related expenses. Persisting agonies due to starvation, poverty and ill health can be wiped out from Earth if only we could divert part of this money to the progress of humanity. While on some parts famine and drought forces millions to march towards a slow death, sudden surge of violence is witnessed in civilised societies indicating instability the world is facing. Massive accumulation of armoury across the globe is a measure of hatred and separation existing between human minds, societies and nations, and is a clear indicator of enmity despite the seeming cooperation on several fronts. Replacing this with love and mutual respect looks unimaginable. Why such a situation exists, and is there an amicable solution? Why people in some parts are forcefully ruled? He says that the most efficient and profound way to enforce law is to establish it in each individual self. Besides, using human beings to enforce law and order is a gross misuse of humanity. If there is a lasting and flawless solution for the above that is comforting to the mind too, will it not be our primary obligation to do the needful to accomplish it at the earliest?

16. Financial crisis

The recent global recession hit many powerful nations showing how unstable the world economy is now. “Why does financial inequality persist at personal, societal and national levels despite all our progress?” he asks. “Does this occur naturally or are we responsible? Is there a scientific way to bring lasting financial equilibrium and stability at all levels and eliminate poverty and famine?” Why did nature keep unequal distribution of riches and power among different continents and nations? Is nature teaching us a crucial lesson with this, and if so how to understand the lesson? He says that it is possible to find answers to each of these questions and the forthcoming wisdom provides feasible and lasting solution to the issues of financial crisis and imbalance.

17. Elimination of slums

Nearly one billion people live in slums where conditions of living are miserable with no provision for clean water, sanitation or security. The number of slum-dwellers is on the increase and nothing seems to change this tragic scenario. “Wealth, power and wisdom are distributed unequally so as to induce flow”, he describes. Once we understand the root cause behind all flows, we will realise that it is the responsibility of the elements at the higher potential end to initiate the flow. Moreover, the higher potential is made so by the existence of the lower. This understanding will lead to economic equality, as the affluent will realise it their obligation to initiate the flow of riches to the poor. This applies to power and wisdom too, but at different scales.

18. Discrimination and its illogicality

“The tendency of human mind to discriminate stems from an inherent superiority feeling which we constantly fondle”, he continues. “The true understanding of fundamental laws of nature and the principles on which the universe functions will eliminate this tendency. The very fact that a baby has no role in deciding its parents or the time or place of its birth is adequate to prove that every child is born alike. All of us came here the same way, from a sperm and an egg; breathe the same air; drink the same water; live on the same planet; and draw energy from the same Sun. A sense of equality will be established leading to the formation of a single society, ending discriminations based on gender, colour, religion, race or nation. It is like the cells in our body. Each cell has a distinct function, and all cells together form our body. No cell feels inferior or superior irrespective of whether it is located under the foot or up inside the brain”.

19. Morals, values and principles

Decay of moral values and consequent spread of corruption, lawlessness and terrorism observed worldwide shows that humankind is yet far from being civilised. “Morality must be founded on sound logic and not on blind faith”, he says. “Only then will it be impossible to elude it. There is a way to restore justice and peace by observing nature and learning on what precise principles it is founded. The entire education system will be revamped instilling fundamentals of cause and effect principle and establishing self-awareness and moral values.

     “The rules for mates for human are different from those of the animal kingdom”, he apprises us. “At present, each community has its own custom and tradition for marriages. Is there a unique way of marriage for human species which can be logically ascertained and read from nature?” He says that marriages will soon be transformed from the current trend of celebration and wastage of resources to an occasion to learn to take life seriously and responsibly. Both the bride and the groom will be made to undergo important lessons before entering into wedlock. Principles of motherhood and fatherhood will be understood with substantiation. ‘Human being’ is the unification of space and time representing motherhood and consciousness representing fatherhood. This is why the sperm and ovum are produced differently and fatherhood kept hidden.

20. Nobility of women, need to protect her

     He reminds us repeatedly that women are to be respected and protected. “Woman bears, delivers and breast-feeds the generation”, he says. “Her nobility and steadfastness is transmitted to her children and the society. Hence, she needs to be educated foremost. The identity of an individual comes from the recognition of his/her father. Only the mother can testify this as she is the sole witness, and as a result, is responsible for strengthening the foundation of family. Humankind is unaware of why nature kept woman physically weaker than men, and yet, why most of the burdens of life fall on her shoulders in the form of difficulties associated with pregnancy, delivery, breast-feeding and upbringing of children. The offspring of many of the animals and fish need very little or no parenting whereas human child needs protection for a very long period. Why does nature keep it this way? He says that the mother is given plenty of opportunities to establish fatherhood in the child’s mind. Humankind will soon understand the significance of marriage and the preciousness of principles of wifehood, husbandhood, motherhood and fatherhood.

21. Spiritual and scientific progress

Though spirituality and science seem contradicting, they are the two sides of the same coin. One cannot be spiritual without being scientific or vice versa. Scientific methods are not truly ‘scientific’. When we observe a natural phenomenon, we try to set up a model to describe it. If the model predicts the phenomenon closely, we accept it and call it an axiom or law. If we borrow this methodology of science, we see that what he describes matches with observed facts not in one or two places but in a million or more. When the first results from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in CERN came, his remark was this: “In your mind, keep aside the 27 km long underground tunnel of LHC along with the complete experimental setup and the thousands of scientists from all over the world who are involved in the experiment. Focus attention on one thing–viz. the complexity of the entire project. Multiply this complexity by a large number; the complexity of what my mind is loaded with is much more than this.

     “Does each of the surviving special ancient structure communicate something very crucial to humanity? If nothing happens without a valid and noble reason, what could be the reason behind the Egyptian Pyramids, the Stonehenge or the Pyramids of the Maya?” He says that each of the archaeological findings will be correlated and explained logically with the forthcoming wisdom. Nature teaches us vital lessons through everything–the remains of ancient civilisations, fossils of species of remote past, living species of plants and animals, planets and their moons, and stars and galaxies from afar. However, in order to understand its language, we need to know first who we are and why we are here. Although this is a primary issue, we had had no scientific way of arriving at answers to such crucial questions so far. It is time to begin this most important journey.

     “Computers use binary to manipulate and store everything including text, sound and picture”, he continues. “Binary unites languages and cultures, thus eliminating divisions among societies. Why is it represented by 1 and 0, and not by two other symbols or letters, and why mathematics has been used for this will be explained based on cause and effect principle. All the technological progresses and use of binary were essential for the forthcoming wisdom. The humankind is being led to an exalted phase”.

22. Nature’s scheme of education

“Every species has an inherent nature, or ‘education’, of its own to overcome hurdles of life”, he states. “The species, plant or animal, is named after this intrinsic nature. Each has been ‘educated’ on how to hunt or collect food, fight for survival, attract mate, lay eggs or deliver offspring, and the offspring educated on how to survive after birth. Does there exist an inbuilt educational system for the superior human species too? If so, will it result in an exalted human being and human race? Human species is being led to an educational system of its own starting from an infant’s first identification of colour and movement to the understanding of intricate but basic truths. Once the DNA distinguishing human species from others is defined, mathematics too will prove the educational system, along with colour and movement”.

23. Protecting nature, preserving life

The human species is here to learn. Everything else in the universe, including our physical body, act as tools for learning. The realisation that every moment is loaded with priceless lessons will keep us active and agile. “Each species teaches us vital lessons”, he says. “The size, colour, appearance, the sounds they produce, movement in single or in groups, eating habits, mating patterns and hunting methods together form part of an important section. There are innumerous sections, chapters and volumes to learn, as there are millions of species around us. Some of these are needed regularly and are kept close to us as domestic animals; some are needed rarely and kept away in thick forests or under deep oceans. This is like arranging books either right on study table or away in distant libraries.

     “Just as the internet has brought references from libraries all over the world to within a few clicks away, several of the TV channels have brought thriving activities and details from the darkest of sea bottoms, thickest of forests, tallest of mountains, coldest of poles, and the tiniest of microorganisms into our drawing rooms. These too were among the prerequisites for embarking upon the most remarkable journey in the history of humanity. The tools of learning are precious and nature along with every plant and animal species will be protected as we realise their immense value. Scientists encounter total twist of events often and end up at unforeseen conclusions. The study of origin of species and evolution is about to face an unexpected turn. The reason for the existence of each individual species with all its peculiarities and the seeming evolution is very different from all scientific inferences made so far. The greatest library called nature is about to open its magnificent stack room that remained closed all these millions of years.

     “Fundamental understanding of cause and effect principle is essential for this journey ahead. This needs to be extended from the familiar material level to the invisible consciousness level where it actually operates. All realities lie in the realm of the unseen which is perceived only with sharp intellectual reasoning. The forthcoming wisdom enables this perception. Individuals brought up with this understanding will form stable families and societies. Everyone will be active and alert; drugs and alcoholic abuses will cease. Healthy competition in learning will prevail, leading to creative societies and rapid progress. Discriminations of all kinds will end.

     “The concept of transport and vehicle mean more than what they usually convey. A vehicle ceases to be one the moment it reaches its destination. Thus, the driving energy is the understanding that we have not reached the destination”. He keeps mentioning that we are being led to a completely new phase of development. It is as if we have been travelling over land only, and now, we just begin to take off to air. The rules of air travel are very different from those of land travel. A land vehicle has to be heavy and must stay close to the ground to be stable. An aircraft, on the other hand, must be light and big. The most difficult part of air travel is the take-off, and this is where we are now–trying to take off from materialistic wisdom to the true knowledge based on cause and effect principle. There is one more level of travel beyond air, and that is the space travel. The rules are very different here as the resistance is almost fully gone.

     Right preparation is indispensable for undertaking any serious work. For example, a surgeon goes to the garden in the morning in T-shirt and trousers, enters the bathroom in towels, and drives to the hospital in expensive suit. However, as he enters the operation theatre, his costly suit is replaced by apron and mask. The tools he used in the operation theatre are different from what he used in the garden or bathroom; each befitting the job at hand. Though the surgeon needed no direction or motivation, a kindergarten girl needs motivation and guidance to undertake studies beneficial to her. Is it that nature is guiding us towards a great educational scheme which is highly beneficial but remained hidden until now? If so, are we ready to begin, and are we adequately prepared?

     “We tend to call common fever, cold, head-ache or stomach-ache as illnesses”, he says. “These are part of the excellent self-maintenance/repair mechanism which nature has provided us”. Unfortunately, most of us are unaware of this. We take medicine for the slightest of symptoms making us unhealthy. If nature has provided our physical body which lasts for a short while, with such self-repair mechanisms, what about the consciousness? We will soon realise that there is an inbuilt mechanism which teaches us how to maintain consciousness and alertness at all times.

24. Journey ahead

Truth exists in the unseen and can be sensed with the intellect which needs to be fine-tuned to realise that nothing in nature occurs without a valid and noble reason. “The Principle of cause and effect prevails intrinsically throughout the universe”, he says. “This awareness leads to progressive logical interpretations enabling us to understand things in the right way. The journey is not easy as the clues are hidden and sharp minds are needed to pursue the steps forward. Keen observation followed by rational thinking has been responsible for bringing discoveries from galaxies several billion light years away or secrets of life hidden in amber and fossil records millions of years ago”. Our approach need be reset as noted in Section 2 to pursue the onward journey.

25. Creative society

These lessons will guide us to the realisation of a single unified species on a single unified globe. Creativity and forward thinking will be the hallmarks; materialistic enjoyments will give way to refined and befitting intellectual joy. Enmity and destructive tendency will be replaced by mutual respect, support and creativity. Outlook will undergo radical change. Instead of amassing wealth and power, we will begin pursuing knowledge. This will lead to refinements in thinking process, strengthening the identity of each individual and subsequently the personality. Words and deeds will be meaningful and arguments will give way to discussions, resulting in learning and creativity. Society will be founded on values and principles; women and children will be protected; and the elderly will be looked after with love and care. This will be the beginning of a golden era of humankind in every sense.

     Territorial and borderline disputes exist between many countries, ruining the mutual coordination and friendship. These conflicts have resulted in loss of lives and properties and have afflicted deep wounds in the minds of people. The Israel-Palestine conflict continues to pain the world. He says that it is possible to find a win-win solution to this dispute. The solution is so beautiful that each side will think themselves to be the happier side.

26. Importance, seriousness

Instruments can be used to detect matter and action. But human being is the ‘consciousness’ which cannot be detected by instruments. We need to use our intellect to identify it. Consciousness is incomparably superior to life. That is why we are unable to converse with a person who is asleep, unconscious or in a coma. Thus, we can converse only with consciousness. We ourselves are witness to this that consciousness is of foremost significance. Behind every system and phenomenon that we encounter, there must be a ‘consciousness’ phase beyond the detectable material and operational phases. It is easy to realise without much thinking that this understanding is much more important and noble than all the knowledge we have acquired so far. When such a great wisdom comes our way, it is essential to recognise it and act quickly. Those capable of thinking deeply and logically will be able to work faster when unfamiliar areas are encountered. This is the reason why he is looking for a team of persons with creative thinking capabilities. This requirement bears witness that something of tremendous importance is happening now.

     Human mind works seriously whenever it is in the consciousness state. However, humankind is yet to know about the level of seriousness and alertness to which it can rise. Each species is given its characteristics. The characteristic that entails us to be called human is associated with the intellectual calibre. Hence, only when we use our logical sense, do we belong to this species. Most of us, most of the time, operate at low levels of concentration and alertness, and do not show the true human characteristic. When we become emotional, the intellectual capability is temporarily switched off.

27. Forthcoming golden era

Inequalities exist between nations based on religion, race, wealth, possession of weaponry, value of currency, standard of education and quality of life. The imbalance is created by the presence of invisible barriers that exist at different levels. The forthcoming wisdom will introduce changes in a way that will be greeted by everyone. These barriers will be eliminated resulting in a single balanced society. A single global currency for everyone for global financial transaction will be established without bringing the value of currency of any nation down. This requires upbringing countries which lie at the bottom end now. Though looks inconceivable, it will happen. Without bringing down the value of any of the existing religions or doctrines, humanity will be unified. Government of the entire world will be united for the people and not for the nations. Uniformity in terms of law, currency, system of education, fundamentals of belief, and basic principles and rights will be established. This will give rise to one human society on one globe.

28. Need for quick action

The utmost importance and complexity of the matter necessitate a team of highly competent individual

I just watched Keith Hart at Cambridge talking about the diffuse nature of Cambridge networks and the implications of that for the possibility of radical change and a real and sustained attack on global inequality (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsGfDU1gATU&feature=relmfu).  It is nice to listen to my esteemed colleague who sees the world as I do, but who seems more optimistic.  His glass seems three-quarters full.  We need that, because I am less optimistic and need all the encouragement anyone can muster.  I was part of that Cambridge diaspora of foreign students that began to pour into Cambridge even before the establishment of the EU and it has certainly exploded since.  However, all of the non-UK students who went home after getting exposed to Cambridge went home to a growing inequality.  I got my PhD at Cambridge in 1974, so I hit a society that was about to experience Ronald Reagan as the UK was to suffer under Maggie Thatcher.  I am less hopeful that our seeding of the world with Cambridge graduates will usher in progressive change than I am about Hart’s point that the shift of the power center back to Asia will destabilize the West.  But will that usher in a world of greater progressiveness and equality?  Doesn't the power structure in China seem the very antithesis of the diffused innovative networks in Cambridge?  I suspect that the world is in for a long period of entrenched inequality and one can only hope for an evolution that leads toward a progressive light at the end of that long tunnel.  But then evolution is not teleological, is it?  One must hope anyway.

 

Gennie Bolor is one of Mongolia's most long-standing female rappers. She's one of a small minority of women who have chosen this male-dominated medium to express herself. While she has not yet produced an album, Gennie has been featured on countless songs with her male counterparts in the Mongolian hip-hop scene. Her lyrics are poetic and descriptive and she often raps about social issues and female empowerment (although, I'm not sure if she would call it that). This interview was conducted in April 2012. Special thanks to Ulzii Batbaayar and Zaya Badrakh who helped translated the interview and lyrics.

One of Ulaanbaatar's rising stars in the rock scene is the band Mohanik. They played as part of April's NisNis Fest - grunge band Nisvanis' 16th Anniversary concert. This is another in a series of videos of music filmed in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Special thanks to Narantuguldur 'Nick' Sairjrakh for manning a second camera.

Altan Urag is Mongolia's first folk rock band to electrify the nation's traditional instruments. They combine traditional Mongolian songs and sounds with a more abrasive rock and heavy metal approach. They played as part of April's NisNis Fest - grunge band Nisvanis' 16th Anniversary concert. This is another in a series of videos of music filmed in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Special thanks to Narantuguldur 'Nick' Sairjrakh for manning a second camera.

The North Ducks are a relatively recent addition to the Ulaanbaatar music scene. They played as part of April's NisNis Fest - grunge band Nisvanis' 16th Anniversary concert. This is another in a series of videos of music filmed in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Special thanks to Narantuguldur 'Nick' Sairjrakh for manning a second camera.

Traditionally, Mongolian parents let their child's hair grow until they are between 3 and 6 years old. When the child has reached an appropriate age (usually 3 or 5 for boys and 4 or 6 for girls), they mark the first haircut with a ceremony. It's a sign that the child has survived the dangers of the first few years of life.

Separate from the big-picture discussion on OAC's social model, I wanted to bring up a smaller idea also raised recently on Savage Minds:

Alex Golub wrote:

I don’t have to fill my status updates with the newest latest about what I ate for lunch of how much it sucks that Maurice Sendak died. I already have Facebook and Twitter for that. Because this social network is for work only, my status updates are what article I read that day and a one sentence summary of that’s article’s main claims. For instance: “read ‘Ontologically Challenged’, James Laidlaw’s review of Morton Pederson’s book. An concise and convcing critcism of the unecessarily baroque VdC-style theory of perspectivism.”

Posting article-a-day status updates is really pretty amazing. First, it forces you to actually read an article a day, a habit that might otherwise be more often honored in the breach than in the observance. Second, because you know you will have to summarize your reading, you really end up focusing on your reading and developing the extremely valuable skill of boiling down an article to its essentials. Third, it makes note taking easy because you can cut and paste your status updates into your notes database. And finally, when everyone in your personal network starts doing this, you feel like your intellectual life is getting rich, exciting, and communal.

I try to stick to the article a day diet too, so in the past week I've started doing this on my OAC profile page. It has kept me honest so far. The only difference is I have to post the title in one update and the summary in another; I think OAC has a tighter character limit than the networking site Alex is talking about, Wunderkit.

My question: to fulfil the last of Alex's four points, do others want to join in on this, and form a circle of Friended profiles to share the process?

 নিসর্গ নিয়ে ভাবনা : একাধিক সমবায়ী প্রয়াস Re-Thinking Environmentalism

There are five parts in this booklet on non-conventional environmental science:  [a] A prologue written by Bandyopadhyay on the issues of image processing and remote sensing techniques by means of which the wealth of the earth is ruthlessly extracted by hedge account holders by using satellites and surveillance helicopters with rudders that emit gamma-rays, infra red etc. According to Bandyopadhyay that type of planetary–corpo[rate]real politics led to anthropogenic climate change. He also cited Lila Majumdar’s prediction from a science fiction [1983] according which, the ice were not only melting but the axis of the earth was also displaced due to violent anthropogenic intervention into the corpoREAL of the earth. Surprisingly enough, that prediction in the eighties of the last century was subscribed by the Geo-Physical Society’s Report [2008].  [b] Bandyopadhyay then wrote a lengthy report on the basalt [a ‘minor’ mineral as per legal term] quarries of Birbhum, West Bengal, India, where a kowm [Bandyopadhyay was reluctant to use the term ‘tribe’ for a group of homo sapiens] is exploited illegally with slim wage and had become null workers—with or/and without existential status. This report, written in a feminist narrative style through the voice of a victim of West Bengal academiocracy, was published in 2008 [“pathure jiboner kOtha”.Sen, Ashok ed. Baromas. XXX. (pp.145-51)] and in this re-presentation the whole scoop was extended with many theoretical tools, viz. the question of ownership [svatva, cf. abstract IDs: 2054667 and 2032594] of land, anti-green architectural imperialism etc. He also cited new Minor Mineral Acts to show the lacuna of administration, who, surprisingly enough, [voluntarily?] did not even know it. Environmental laws are also violated and the administration was a merely a puppet. [c] Bandyopadhyay again repeatedly visited the geo-political areas of Birbhum, Bankura, Medinipur, Purulia and Bardhaman, West Bengal, India in 2010 and the report was published in a newspaper [2010. “pathore pathore nace agun”. Dances of Fire at Basalt Quarries. Post- Editorial column. Chattopadhyay, Suman ed. Ekdin. 17/09/10 (pg.4)] and here re-presented by deploying theoretical tools.  The situation was worst at that time. The kowms were revolting against disembodied owners [a specter-like entity. Though they were not owners, they were enjoying the ‘tribal’ land that could not be ‘owned’ by the so-called non-tribal people. Cf. abstract Id: 2028606] in guise by means of huge money-sign] of the quarries. These disembodied owners also took revenge with armed goons. So-called Maoists were also reigning with arms and ammunition. Bandyopadhyay observed [1] the ‘Maoist’ terrorism was a construct of state-corporate-sponsored political parties-industrialist/hedge account holders collusion and the Maoists had nothing to do with the Maoism as an ideology per se [2] and thus it is a simulated war for the strategic evacuation of the land so that the collusion could establish ownership of the wealth underneath; [3] despite the fact of simulation [a la Baudrillard] or irreal, ‘real’ was the DEATH/TERMINATION/ANNIHILATION of many homo sapiens as well as flora and fauna of the ‘natural’ geography of the above mentioned four districts; [4] the Malthusian mindset of the collusion was also discussed; [5] State controlled [legal] terrorism was reflected in the mirror of state-sponsored/-branded terrorism through mutual resemblance [anyonyopratibimba] or reverse mimicry[cf.abstract ID 2016682].  [d] This self-funded qualitative survey with little bit of statistics, when was executed in the fields and with the help of Google Earth, Bandyopadhyay and Chakrabarti [at that time he was at the Boston University] were engaged in a lengthy dialogue, an ‘other’ session—they were rendezvousing through phones and E-mails. Both of them related this micro-incidence with the lager question of environmental disaster. Bandyopadhyay initially posed three problematic questions: [1] What was going on? [2] What was the matter? [3] What was to be done? Chakrabarti, after criticizing the organized institutionalized funded scientific enterprises born out of enlightenment-project, answered that [1] was the result of capitalocentric economy; [2] was the consequences of post-Manhattan project so-called ‘objective’ scientific enterprise; [3] would be solved by real politic of eco-ethos. Chakrabarti discussed the feminist positional subjectivity and Jaina anekantavada [theory of many probable perspectives] . Bandyopadhyay showed the instances of internal sabotages within the scientific enterprise that negated the hegemonization of single science by introducing the concept of “sciences” in plural number. He also questioned the nature-culture binary following Derrida.  [e] After finishing the three-years’ conversation, both of them proposed [1] economics of austerity; [2] real politic of eco-ethos; [3]Anekantavadin eco-ethos and of course [4] extinction of surplus labor extraction . The joint statement was written by Chakrabarti with few verbal input from Bandyopadhyay. Thus the booklet had become an instance of a performance of non-conventional environmental science.

by Jesko Schmoller

by Jesko Schmoller

by Jesko Schmoller

by Jesko Schmoller

by Jesko Schmoller

by Jesko Schmoller

by Jesko Schmoller