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...frequent repetitions of the sacred word "om"-that "mystic sound," according to one swami, "which vibrates and makes luminous and radiant the inner and outer atmospheres." The vibrations, the holy men hoped, would counteract war preparations the world over. The holy men were generally optimistic, except gloomy Swami Puroshottamanand. "I am sorry I ever left my cave," said the swami, who had not ventured out in 26 years. "War is inevitable...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CONFERENCES: Om-Om-Om-Om | 5/7/1951 | See Source »

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