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He is not only a Master lecturer, but an enlightened spiritual teacher to millions of seekers in search of truth, and self-realization. Continue here

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
The onlooker is building negative karma by ignoring the suffering of another, (humans and animals,) which will eventually come back to him later.

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THIS EXCERPT IS FROM ONE OF JAIN MASTER
CHITRABHANUJI'S TALKS

THE TAXI DRIVER AND THE PRIEST

A taxi driver and priest died and went to heaven. As St. Peter delegated the
heavenly rooms to them, he looked at his list and said to the taxi driver,
"You can have the large room with beautiful views overlooking the lake."
An angel brought the taxi driver to his room.

Then St. Peter checked his list for the priest, "Father, you can share the
small room in the cellar with the other priest."

When the priest saw his tiny room in heaven, he objected and returned to
see the Saint, and said, "St. Peter, sir, as a priest, I prayed for countless souls
and lectured at universities. Every weekend I delivered Mass, performed
weddings and christened babies. Why is it that I do not get a room equal
to the cab driver?"

St. Peter replied, "In all your years in the church, people snored in your
monotonous sermons, for you did not instill *enthusiasm* for God within
anyone. On the other hand, the taxi driver was such an agressive driver,
he brought more people to pray to God with his driving than you did with your prayer."

THE WORD ENTHUSIASM IS DERIVED FROM THE GREEK WORD
'ENTHEOS' WHICH MEANS: TO BE INSPIRED WITH GOD

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TUESDAY JAN. 26, ABC NEWS and NIGHTLINE
-- shocking Dairy abuse --

This evening, Tuesday January 26, ABC News, both on World News Now and on Nightline, is covering the horrendous abuse of cows that is standard agricultural practice on dairy farms.

The ABC NEWS web story is headed, "Got Milk? Got Ethics? Animal Rights v. U.S. Dairy Industry Undercover Videos Show Ugly Realities Behind the Scenes of 'Factory Dairy Farms.'" It is on line at:
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/animal-rights-us-dairy-industry/story?id=9658866&page=2
OR  http://tinyurl.com/ylq8c4p

On the right side of that page, under "The Blotter from Brian Ross News" you'll see a link that says, "Watch: Hidden Video Camera: Tail Docking." The video of a cow's tale being amputated, shot undercover by Mercy for Animals, is hard to watch. I was surprised the cow was being relatively quiet -- not bellowing. But then it is revealed that she has thrown up.

The Nightline page includes video, as the page explains it, of "a cow in obvious pain as it horns are burned off." It is equally horrifying to watch. It is on line at:

http://blogs.abcnews.com/nightlinedailyline/2010/01/darker-side-of-dairy-farming.html OR http://tinyurl.com/ye3dmyb

What have these animals done to deserve torture?

Even if you can't bear to watch all of the videos, please go to the pages, as ABC News tracks which stories are most viewed. Then email them to your friends as you will be spreading an important word and because the station also notes "most emailed." And please post comments.

As for watching the video: if it so happens that you support the dairy industry, I do hope you will not allow yourself the luxury of averting your eyes. I am sure we all wish to make informed choices. And as the late Gretchen Wyler used to say, "We must not refuse to see with our eyes, what they must endure with their bodies."

Most importantly, ABC NEWS takes programming feedback at http://tinyurl.com/2nowvh It is vital that the programmers learn that viewers appreciate the inclusion of animal cruelty matters in the news programming, so please take just a moment to send a message to World News Now or/and Nightline using that form. Let them know what you think of the dairy industry practices and how much you appreciate the coverage.

A new ANIMAL PLANET series, which will investigate dogfighting tonight
(Monday, January 25, 10pm) and will next look at puppy mills, comes
from HSUS. Please read the information below, check out the show, and then thank Animal Planet for the coverage.

Animal Planet sets new TV standard for animal issue programming http://www.humanesociety.org/about/departments/
hollywood/animal_planet_investigates_120309.html

Ever wanted to witness our work up close and be part of the action? If so,
catch the launch of "Animal Planet Investigates" in January. A compelling
new series of quarterly specials, Animal Planet Investigates  brings animal protection issues and investigative journalism together in a show spotlighting the complex, behind-the-scenes work of advocating for animals.

In the first show, "Animal Planet Investigates: Dogfighting Exposed" which premieres January 25, at 10 PM (ET/PT), HSUS anti-dogfighting operations provide the framework for an in-depth exploration of the dogfighting problem, including a look at the urban street culture that fosters the "sport," the law enforcement challenges, and the legislative push to increase penalties.

Featuring HSUS dogfighting experts John Goodwin, Chris Schindler and other team members, the prime-time special takes viewers on nail-biting busts, exploring what is being done to educate and rehabilitate offenders and touching on our work with the Michael Vick case.

Commenting on this new addition to the network's programming, Animal Planet President and General Manager Marjorie Kaplan said: "We want to provide a springboard to raise issues that audiences are passionate about within the animal world. The 'Animal Planet Investigates' strand of programming gives us the opportunity to bring forth hard-hitting topics and partner with great organizations like The HSUS to highlight their efforts."

While future specials will examine a variety of animal protection issues, the next "Animal Planet Investigates," scheduled to air this spring, will once again spotlight our work this time the nefarious world of puppy mills.

Kudos to Animal Planet for recognizing that there is a wide and eager audience
for these type of exposés, and we encourage you to show your support and prove them right by watching! Tell your friends and family to see it, too. (End of HSUS info.)
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