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Wikidpedia: an encyclopedia of Babadumb. Kool-Chewy Dynasty
Chairman Bao proclaimed the Kool-Chewy dynasty on 31st January on Meherabad Hill to tens of thousands. This announcement was met with consternation and confusion, as it was irrelevant to a sacred occasion and promoted a transparent fiction. Observers were heard … Continue reading
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Wikidpedia: an encyclopedia of Babadumb. The Three Rings.
The Three Rings is perhaps the most distinguishing feature of the Jai Ho Club. The wearing of the rings represents admission into the close sahavas of Chairman Bao, and was a common practice for those who wished to cultivate a relationship with … Continue reading
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Wikidpedia: an encyclopedia of Babadumb. Chairman Bao
Chairman Bao was a junior Mandali who in late life procured The Three Rings of power. This had unforeseen consequences. His borrowed charisma resulted in a vast retinue which in time came to be known as the Jai Ho Club. … Continue reading
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Wikidpedia: an encyclopedia of Babadumb. Innaugral entry: Jai Ho Club
The Jai Ho Club was a latter-day inspiration of Chairman Bao. This fan club represented Bao’s inner circle of Mothers, Queens, caregivers, attendants, secretaries, bodyguards, close fans and, it must be admitted, the occasional sycophant. Select members were given special … Continue reading
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Ghazal #96 from Ghazals For The Friend
I run from the rotting stench of my precious thought, But cannot find the pure, sweet breeze of I am not! The sweet grace of Lord and Master will set me free, When I submit myself to grace and cease to … Continue reading
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Bio of Francis Brabazon from “Stay With God”
Francis Brabazon – A Biographical Sketch Francis Brabazon was born in England in 1907. He moved to Australia with his family when he was a young child, the youngest of five children. They settled on a farm in Victoria. In … Continue reading
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Ayatollah Queen
God help us, God save us, from the Ayatollah Queen: may we never parade before the mirror and preen. May we never pump our spirit with precious fatwa, and pass our droll days preaching on the latrine.
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Big Fist and the gods of doublethink command our praise
Big Fist and the gods of doublethink command our praise; we have become devoted to flag waving all our days. The corporation now wears a crown as a religious right, with the grasping public gasping with spiritual malaise. How did … Continue reading
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How Ladinsky and Penguin have misrepresented and betrayed Hafiz/ Hafez
Ladinsky’s several books of poetry published by Penguin falsely claim to be either translations, versions or renderings of the poet Hafez; in fact, they are not based on the Persian text nor are they based on existing English translations or … Continue reading
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Ladinsky’s Ersatz Hafez
Translation is complicated in that the veracity of the work must be taken on faith if one does not know the original language. Thus good translators are careful to account for their approach to the craft and take seriously the … Continue reading
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