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The Daily Tar Heel Thursday, April 3, 19SS5 shna By TRACY HILL $MY IVffer In the Pit. preachers shout the go.spcl, admonishing crowds of stu dents to fear fire and brimstone. A few yards away sounds the ring and rhythm of Hare Krishna. But there are no crowds. In fact, many students cautiously circumnavigate the outlandish-looking figures with orange robes and shorn heads. The few who stop hear the merits of vegetarianism, the truths of ancient Sanskrit writings or the peaceful awareness of God obtained by chant ing "Hare Krishna." "People who come to talk are inquisitive,"says Jaya, a Hare Krishna devotee. "They're looking for answers. That's the beginning of life asking questions." Most people associate the Hare Krishna with a stereotype of mindless ascetics dreamily pushing flowers onto weary travelers at airports. But the group is a fundamentalist sect dis tantly related to Hinduism and rec ognized by the World Council of Churches. The Hare Krishna, officially the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), say truth seekers find God through study of 5,000 year old Indian scriptures. The name Hare Krishna conies from the "japa," a chant of the names of God "Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare H--" ISKCON was founded by A.C. Bhaktivedanta, a native of India who left his country to spread the faith to other English-speaking nations. In 1965, he arrived in New York City with only the tools of translation: a typewriter, tape recorder and $7, which was later stolen from him. He had no followers. ISKCON now has more than 200 million members worldwide. Bir Gurudeva founded North Carol ina's only temple, New Goloka, three years ago. Between 1,500 and 2,000 ISKCON members live in the state. The temple, built on 17 acres in Hillsborough, is almost complete. The Hare Krishna have open house there Lacldmig fwidls, bell tower plays same old soegs By ALICIA LASSITER Staff Writer People expect to hear tunes from the bell tower, but there is not enough interest to raise money for new bells, said Band Director John Yesulaitis. There has been a proposal for 23 new bells, so different songs could be played andsomelTarttioriycoalcrbeiitided'The ? proposal first came in 1971 when the a bells could be bought for about $28,000, " now the bell set would cost about $100,000, Yesulaitis said. "After a while 1 got discouraged because no one else seemed to care," owtobuysn I i' ' - 1 - C ' ( j.r - ' 'S I uy-: ! . ( 1 K 5''-'" .... group tuis each Sunday. Bir Gurudeva said 25 to 50 guests usually attended. "It depends on the weather like at any church." Last year, 1,000 people came to a festival at New Goloka. Open house begins around 5 p.m. with loud, lively chanting around a colorful marigold-laden shrine, where one devotee makes symbolic offerings to God. After kicking shoes off outside a sliding glass door, guests enter a simple, angular dome and sit cross legged on the floor. The mood is informal; people come and go. The air becomes warm, filled with music and a light scent of incense. Many of New Goloka's members are doctors and engineers from India. On Sunday, their families come to temple. Small children crawl around the floor or sit on their fathers' laps, clapping to the chants. When the chanting ends, Bir Gurud eva lectures about spiritual vs. mate rial pleasures. "Sex," he says, "is the greatest physical pleasure. ... It was arranged by Krishna to keep men in bondage in this material world." He speaks on the delusions of contempory life. "Television is another means of annihilating the consciousness." Buddhism and bas ketball are also bad for the conscious ness, he jokes. Bir Gurudeva says Krishna is an unlimited, all-knowing being embod ying every trait people admire. After the lecture, a vegetarian dinner of food called prasadam or Lord's mercy, is prepared as an offering to God. Devotees say the food is 'karma-free," meaning that no animal's spirit was brutalized for the meal. "They cook the food with great love and devotion," said Devotee Kristina Priya. The Hare Krishna operate famine and hunger relief centers worldwide. They also run several well-rated restaurants in major cities such as Dallas, Los Angeles and Cleveland. Bir Gurudeva says he would like to begin a hunger program in Orange Yesulaitis said. - Yesulaitis said he decided to be in charge of the bell tower because he thinks it is important to the school. "It is a great addition to the campus atmosphere," he said. "We still have people who call to see when the bells are going to ring, so they "can'recordnhem and take "it- home as reminder of their years at school here, Yesulaitis said. He said interest in the bell tower started diminishing when an electronic system was put in. "It used to be a great honor to be a bell ringer." It was a to A J 'pnvace ceac I f ' - - I : .... . a. . . :- , . -- ; ' i tm"iim- ' ' ' uiV'r-- 1 1 ' " " ' ""T - v: :: h. rTi. . . . -jgj. J-J.--Y ii-- ---Y --V" i jrii r i -t wmiiii mid Devotee Kristina Priya chants in County when the group has enough funds. Bir Gurudeva's current project is writing a comparative study of Hare Krishna and western religions. Chris tianity, he said, has been distorted by physical job to pull down on ropes to activate the bells and play songs, he said, and a job that was highly sought after. The bells now play automatically four times a day. He said, "We try to keep it at times when it will not interupt classes." There has never been any objection to any of the songs played, Yesulaitis said. For instance, people expect the 1 0 . i r With the American Express Card you can buy everything from new spectacles to some pretty spectac ular clothing. The latest in audio equipment and the latest albums. The Card is the perfect way to pay for just about anything you'll want during college. How to get the Card before you graduate. Because we believe that college is the first sign of success, we've made it easier for you get the American Express Card. Graduating March of Dimes Hsssi birth defects foundation mm '.vjW(Wi)V, students can get the Lard as soon as tney accept a 110,000 career-oriented job. If you're not graduating this semester, you can apply for a special sponsored Card. Look for student applications on campus. Or call 1-800-THE- CARD, and tell them you want a student application. The American Express Card. Don't leave school without it.SM E 3 .6 t "8 1 ' mngs v. DTH Charlotte Cannon the temple near Hillsborough theologians but the original teachings of Jesus are perfect. The best way to learn, says Bir Gurudeva, is to accept the word of an authority. "The best person who already knows is God." church and Christmas music during the Christmas season. The music from the bell tower is a tradition here, and people notice when the music doesn't play, Yesulaitis said. PRICE AND QUALITY Have you ever wondered how we determine what to charge for the products we sell? Or how you are assured of quality when you buy from us? In reality the two items are directly related. We first get the very best quality raw food available, then add the cost of preparing and serving it, plus the direct expenses like utilities, breakage, dishwashing, etc. On the average 98 of the UNC-CH student's food dollar goes into the purchase of food, payment of labor and direct expenses. Under normal conditions that would leave about 2 for profit. For the past two years, the renovation process has required more labor which made it impossible to make a profit, but 1 " ' - i 1 ...... v. we did not sacrifice service or food quality. Many UNC-CH students have learned that one way to make your food dollar go further is to put more into your Carolina Card account. We offer a bonus from 2 up to 10, depending on the amount depositedThis actually is reducing the prices you pay. Come by our office for all of the details. In addition, we compare our prices each week to other restaurants in Chapel Hill to insure you are getting the best price for comparable items, and remember when you dine with us you are consuming the very best products, i.e., 100 fresh ground beef, bone-in turkey and ham, fresh dough pizza, and national brand products. If you have any other questions about our pricing or quality, just stop by the office in Lenoir we will be glad to answer any specific questions. r Campus Calendar The DTH Campus Calendar will appear daily. Announcements to be run must be placed in the box outside the Daily Tar Heel office, Room 104 of the Student Union, by noon one day before the event weekend announcements by noon Wednesday. Only announce ments from University-recognized and campus organizations will be printed. Thursday 4:00 p.m. Carolina Symposiumhosting John Williams, who has served as U.S. Consul General at New Zealand and Senior Interna tional Economist in the General Commercial Policy Division if the State Department, to pres ent "Transfer of Technology to the Third World," Toy Lounge, Dey Hall. 6:00 p.m. Presbyterian Campus Ministry invites undergraduates to a dinner at 1 10 Henderson Street, Presbyterian Student Center. 7:00 p.m. Undergraduate History Associ ation meeting in Frank Porter Graham. Lounge. Elections held. All history majors welcome. 7:30 p.m. UNC Japan Club presents "The Explosion of the A-Bomb in Hiroshima: Voices of the Sur Vandals property after people reported seeing him cutting pictures out of books in the art library, according to University Police reports. Estimating the cost of the vandalism is difficult, since it can take time for it to be discovered, if it is ever disco vered, Rees said. "We only become aware of what people point out to us or discover ourselves," he said. Taylor said a hidden cost of vandal ism was its toll on people who need the materials. "What about the student or faculty member who needs an article and it's not there?" he said. Replacing damaged materials can take up to two or three months, Taylor added. The periodicals that receive the most damage are "Playboy" and the "Sports Illustrated" swimsuit issue, Taylor said. Lamm from page 1 reception at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA where Lamm's work will be exhibited for the next month . Lamm's visit is sponsored by the Russian and East European Studies Curriculum and the Office of Interna tional Programs at UNC. Rosefielde, who helped Rupen coordinate Lamm's lecture, said their job had been a "labor of love." A few words albowit Connie H. Branch Food Service Director vivors," a slide show, 212 Union. Slavic and East European Area Studies Program present a lecture by Soviet Gulag artist Leowid Lamm, Hanes Art Cen ter Auditorium. Items of Interest MCAT for April 19, $85 if postmarked by April 4. Photo required. Pick up in 20 ID Steele or Nash Hall. Preregistration for Student Parking Permits for 1986-87 will be held at the Traffic Office in the basement of the Campus Y building, April 1 through May 9, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. Students living within 1 Vi miles from the Bell Tower will not be eligible. No applications accepted by mail. Applications for membership on the Carolina Athletic Association Homecom ing Committee, are now available at the Union desk and due by 5:00 p.m. April 4. 1 986 Yackety Yack holding a sales drive through Friday, April 11, 106 Union or stop by the table in the Pit. 1986-87 Glee Club auditions: April 1- 10. Sec class schedule for rehearsal times. Call Driector Michael Tamte-Horan at 962-5695 K or 962-1039 for more information. Last day for Franklin Street Frolic tickets, $20.00 value for only $10.00. Open to everyone, tickets available m the Pit. from page 1 "They (swimsuit issues) never last long," he said. "We don't try to replace those. It's not a serious article that someone would need to refer to." He added, "But I suppose if someone wants to see what swimsuit styles were like in the past, we have them on microfiche." Paperback Bestsellers 1. The Color Purple, by Alice Walker. (Washington Square Press, $5.95.) 2. Out of Africa and Shadows on the Grass, by Isak Dinesen. (Vintage, $4.95.) 3. If Tomorrow Comes, by Sidney Sheldon. (Warner, $4.95.) 4. Surely You're Joking Mr. Feynman! by Richard P. Feynman. (Bantam, $4.50.) 5. The Road Less Traveled, By M. Scott Peck. (Touchstone, $8.95.) 6. Valley of the Far Side, by Gary Larson. (Andrews, McMeel & Parker, $5.95.) 7. Family Album, by Danielle Steel. (Dell, $4.50.) 8. The Clan of the Cave Bear, by Jean M. Auel. (Bantam, $4.95.) 9. The Class, $4.50.) by Erich Segal. (Bantam, 10. The Bridge Across Forever, by Richard Bach. (Dell, $3.95.) mva s R3ATH3 Z SERVICES O