MEATAPALOOZA 2007

With January coming to an end, we are moving from formless, delightful Discordianism to strict, karmic Jainism. Part of the transition will involve swearing off meat and gorging ourselves on plant flesh for the month of February. To celebrate (perhaps mourn) the temporary hiatus of our carnivourus nature, we shall be GORGING OURSELVES ON MEAT on Wednesday the 31st. We do not know what will be happening, or where or when it will be, but it will almost certainly involve a STUPID QUANTITY OF MEAT.

Consult your Pineal Gland for an invite.

As for Jainism, I am currently trying to find some decent resources, but for starters I am recommending the first book of the Jain Sutras as well as the ‘Twelve Vows of the Layperson’. I am currenlty looking up some other secondary resources that might help flesh things out for us. I talked to a few of my professors at SFU and they agreed to help me with resources as well as answering questions or providing feedback. They both work in the Humanities department and were both very supportive of the project, which is always good to hear.

Also- Check out the article I finally got around to posting- The Philosophy of Discordianism.

Also Also- Jains pray at least once daily, usually in the morning. The most important prayer is the ‘Navkar Mantra’. Since we will be reciting it on a daily basis I thought it would be a good idea to post it early so we can start implementing it right away. I think it sounds pretty, moreso in hindi.

Namah Arihantanam: I bow to the Arihantas (the perfect human beings)
Namah Siddhhanam: I bow to the Siddhhas (liberated bodyless souls)
Namah Ayariyanam: I bow to the Acharyas (masters and the heads of congregations)
Namah Uvjhayanam: I bow to the Upadhyayas (spiritual teachers)
Namah Loye Savva Saahunam: I bow to all the Sadhus (spiritual practitioners) in the world
Aiso Panch Namahkkaro: Worshiping all these five
Savva Paav Panasano: destroys all sins and obstacles
Manglanancha Savvesim: Among all that is auspicious
Padhmam Havei Mangalam: this “Navkar Mantra” is the foremost.