Tuesday, September 4, 1973
University Daily Kansan
Guru Gone, But the Show Goes On
Kansan Staff Reporter
Bv LARRY FISH
Noland Road in Independence, Mo., is agarish strip of Chrysler dealerships, Alfie's Fish and Chips, and funeral chapels traveled by bathed automobiles that burn too much oil and warn, "In case of rapture this car will be unmapped."
But last Saturday, not far from Noland Road, at the auditorium of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, there were scores of small cars and VW buses that proclaimed: "Guru MaharaJi Ji is Here and Now."
That statement was not literally true. The 15-year-old "Perfect Master" from India, who claims six million followers worldwide, was in a Denver hospital suffering from an asthma attack and had just cancelled personal appearances in Independence, Atlanta and Denver.
The appearances were all part of his Third World Peace Tour. The tour had an inaugural beginning when members of the Indian Institute of Mathematics in the guru to leave India. He left after posting $13,000 bond in connection with a possible merger between institutions arising from his second world tour.
The Indian government had said that a large amount of undeclared valuables, such
New System Eases Maze At Bailey
By DEBBIE CONNOR
Kansan Staff Reporter
Students who enrolled in the School of Education this fall found another bit of confusion added to the enrollment process. The School of Education has been divided into departments and all of the courses have new names.
Although the change brought confusion to the student, it simplified the system in Bailey Hall. According to Don Richardson, assistant dean of the School of Education, the departmentalization provided for the students a level of freedom with the particular problems in their areas.
"We felt it was better to have one person in charge of an area who was familiar with it rather than having one person try to relate to all the areas," Richardson said. Chairmen were appointed for each of the departments.
"The chairmen have direct scheduling responsibility to make sure courses are staffed. It makes it easier to add courses and request equipment to have someone who is knowledgeable in that particular area." Richardson said.
New departments and department heads are:
Administration, Foundations and Higher Education, Milo Stucker, professor of education; Counseling, Richard Rundquist, professor of education and guidance bureau; Currette and Curtelt, professor of Lelon Capps, professor of education;
Educational Psychology and Research;
Donald Treffinger, professor of education;
Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Wayne Osness, associate professor of physical education; Music Education and Music Therapy, George Duerksen, associate professor of music education; Howard Duchamp, professor of education; Visual Art Education, Phil Ruezschoff, professor of education.
as watches, were discovered on one of the jets which formed the guru's retinue. An investigation into the matter has been launched.
While making an appearance in Detroit last month, the guru was struck in the face by a pie thrown by a young man who claimed that he had often wanted to throw a pie and that it was quickly forgive the man and brushed off both the pie and the incident as unimportant.
Despite the misfortunes associated with the Third World Peace Tour, the guru and his followers are optimistic about its outcome.
Literature passed out by the Divine Light Mission, which is sponsoring the tour, claims 50,000 followers in this country and predicts that "1973 is the year that everyone will know the Perfect Master is on the planet."
The Perfect Master began his world ministry at the age of 13. He is the son of Shri Hars Ji, Maharaju, who was regarded by many in India to be the Perfect Master. Maharaju jl claims that at the time of his father's death, when the guru was eight, he told him, "You are the one to go and give this knowledge to the world."
Maharaji Ji's followers believe him to be the present link in a succession of great religious figures. Literature from the Divine Light Mission says that he is carrying on the mission which also brought Buddha, Buddha, Christ, and Mohammed to earth.
To direct the Third World Tour, the Divine Light Mission has assembled a very large team of volunteers.
A crowd of about 200 had assembled at the auditorium in Independence before the doors opened at 6:30. The news that the guru would be unable to attend had been made public earlier the same day, but most in the crowd did not seem to be overly disappointed. The guru's elder brother, 17-year-old Raja Jia, would speak to the group.
blanket the area before the guru's appearance, alerting the press and putting up a barrier.
Well-dressed young men with neat haircuts, members of the World Peace Corps (WPC), politely but firmly directed people to their seats. The curious were kept away from the stage, and non-journalists were kept from the first three rows.
In addition to the WPC, another wing of the guru's organization was busy around the stage. Shri Hans Productions, which publishes the Divine Light's monthly magazine, had an impressive battery of video and photographic equipment set up.
A man in a tie and sport coat directed the placing of flowers on the stage. Lavish arrangements of red and yellow roses, multi-colored carnations and mums formed the backdrop. The entire stage floor was blanketed with slidolias.
Someone must have been disappointed. By the time the program started at 8 p.m., a staff member had becomeendantance. The failure of the groom to show undoubtedly was responsible for the small
Behind the stage, first aid stations and counseling tables had been set up. Appropriate equipment was used.
The program opened with songs from an eight member group known as the Apostles.
Nearly everyone in the audience joined in the singing.
the after a few remarks by the director of
the local chapter of the Divine Light Mission,
later on.
Sai-Kag, or sermon,
Davis, best-known is a leader of the
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that time, he spoke of what he had learned
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He spoke of the Milenium "73 program to take place in November at the Astrodome at Houston. At that time, he said, the guur will practise his practical plan for world peace.
"Millemillion '73, I firmly believe, will mark the turning of an age," Davis said. After a few more songs, a mahitman, one of the Indian disciples, delivered a sat-song.
The gurai's brother spoke next, also on the topic of the Knowledge, while members of the press exchanged opinions as to what it was he was saying.
Although the address was delivered in English, several people gave up any attempt to take notes and one asked a WPC member for a translator.
Many persons left the auditorium before the next mahatma rose to speak. Jesus freaks were passing out literature on the steps.
For those who came to Independence already committed to Maharaj JI, their belief probably was not shaken by the evening's program. Those who came expecting an answer to the question "Who is Maharaj JI?" went away very little wiser.
Lawrence city commissioners will consider the Planned Use Report on the city's $61,574 revenue sharing funds at today's meeting. If the report is approved, the commission will authorize the city clerk to take on the responsibility of department of Treasury before the Serio.
City to Map Revenue Sharing
The commission will also conduct two public hearings today concerning the advisability of paving a portion of Yale Road on Iowa Avenue and skirts at locations on Iowa and 19th streets.
An ordinance authorizing the issuance of $110,000 of temporary notes will be put on first reading. The notes would pay for sanitary sewers in the North Lawrence
industrial Addition and streets, sidewalks and storm sewers in Pioneer Ridge No. 4. Lawrence Improvement Progress, Lawrence Improvement Association which presented to commissioners by Don Schaake, Neighborhood Development Program director.
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