OT: Can anyone read sanskrit?, To translate a Tibetan scroll |
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OT: Can anyone read sanskrit?, To translate a Tibetan scroll |
soloracer |
Jan 21 2004, 07:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 793 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Calgary Member No.: 538 |
I have a scroll I picked up from a monastary in Lhasa Tibet a couple years ago. I had it framed and hung above my bed. I thought it might be interesting to see what it actually might say. So if anyone can read sanskrit, knows someone who can read sanskrit or knows of a website that will translate sanskrit please let me know.
Thanks. |
redshift |
Jan 21 2004, 08:02 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
If you post a pic, we can at least pretend to know.
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SirAndy |
Jan 21 2004, 08:15 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(soloracer @ Jan 21 2004, 05:58 PM) I have a scroll I picked up from a monastary in Lhasa Tibet a couple years ago. I had it framed and hung above my bed. I thought it might be interesting to see what it actually might say. So if anyone can read sanskrit, knows someone who can read sanskrit or knows of a website that will translate sanskrit please let me know. actually, a close friend of my wife just announced recently that he taught himself sanskrit. he also asked if we could see Jesus when we look at his face. he now has a website where he heals people over the internet. lesson learned: so THAT'S what drungs do to your brain! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) do you want his email? i figure, you can't really loose anything by trying. (not the drugs, but his sanskrit skills) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Andy |
redshift |
Jan 21 2004, 08:28 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
That rocks man! The internet needs more downloadable faith healing.
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Qarl |
Jan 21 2004, 08:34 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
I think I saw the Virgin Mary in one of Mike Z's avatars!
Well... maybe her name was Mary, but I'm pretty sure she ain't no virgin... P.S. (no offense intented towards or faithful 914 friends)1 |
BIGKAT_83 |
Jan 21 2004, 08:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,798 Joined: 25-January 03 From: Way down south Bogart,GA Member No.: 194 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(soloracer @ Jan 21 2004, 05:58 PM) I have a scroll I picked up from a monastary in Lhasa Tibet a couple years ago. I had it framed and hung above my bed. I thought it might be interesting to see what it actually might say. So if anyone can read sanskrit, knows someone who can read sanskrit or knows of a website that will translate sanskrit please let me know. Thanks. I can read it from here. It says sell me that bad ass car of yours. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
soloracer |
Jan 21 2004, 08:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 793 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Calgary Member No.: 538 |
Here is the complete scroll:
(IMG:http://members.shaw.ca/erikdumas/scroll%20total.jpg) Here are some close up pictures (shitty quality): Right side (IMG:http://members.shaw.ca/erikdumas/right%20scroll.jpg) Center (IMG:http://members.shaw.ca/erikdumas/scroll%20center.jpg) Amoung other things I also brought back this original painting by a local tibetan artist: (IMG:http://members.shaw.ca/erikdumas/tibet%20painting.jpg) It's of a tibetan girl in her wedding dress. The artist had some other really amazing paintings but this was the only one I could afford to bring back. It looks much better in real life than shown in the picture from my lousy digital camera. Side note: Don't buy an HP 4.1MP camera. Picture quality is not that good and the focusing takes forever. It takes almost a full 2 seconds to go from pushing the button to the picture being captured during which time your subject could move or shift giving a blurry image. I actually tried to photograph my dog, push the button and by the time the picture was taken he was standing beside me and all that showed in the viewfinder was a blank image. Tragic. |
Qarl |
Jan 21 2004, 09:04 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
It says... "My mom and dad went to Tibet and all I got was this lousy scroll"
The second part is some sort of curse about a rusting horseless carriage.... |
soloracer |
Jan 21 2004, 09:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 793 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Calgary Member No.: 538 |
Thanks guys for all the interpretations. Since it's in my bedroom I was hoping it would say "Caution Young Ladies - Don't touch unless you're naked. Leave all clothing at the door" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif)
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SirAndy |
Jan 21 2004, 09:38 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(soloracer @ Jan 21 2004, 07:35 PM) Leave all clothing at the door naaa, sorry. can't read it all but i definitely see the part about the curse ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Andy |
redshift |
Jan 21 2004, 10:12 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
It's says:
Item 914 847 937 04 (front bumper) is out of stock at this time. Instead, we shipped you part number 901 847 936 01 (a 911 mirror gasket), we have used them many times as replacements in our shop Thanks, George Hussey M |
soloracer |
Jan 21 2004, 10:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 793 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Calgary Member No.: 538 |
Redshift: Classic.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
Andy: So what is this translator friend of yours address? I think I will shoot him a message. |
Qarl |
Jan 21 2004, 10:45 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
You can reach Andy's friend at
1-800-SEE-JESUS |
redshift |
Jan 21 2004, 11:11 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
www.igotjesusesface.biz
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F4i |
Jan 22 2004, 12:12 AM
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914 DOG! Group: Benefactors Posts: 482 Joined: 22-December 03 From: AB Canada Member No.: 1,460 |
Why not try the UofC? Should be someone there to help you.
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GWN7 |
Jan 22 2004, 12:47 AM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Solo...if you filled in your location (not that we don't know your in Calgoorliee), I would suggest that you contact the UBC. If I remember they have a large languages dept.
Neat scroll BTW only thing I read in it is "Goat burgers $0.99" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
Jenny |
Jan 22 2004, 10:49 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,060 Joined: 6-January 03 Member No.: 96 Region Association: None |
It's a book report from some class. The punctuation errors are clearly marked with red circles. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol3.gif)
Jen |
HarveyH |
Jan 22 2004, 11:08 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 450 Joined: 19-June 03 From: Downingtown, PA Member No.: 843 |
I think you have it mounted upside down (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
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tdgray |
Jan 22 2004, 12:03 PM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
I took Dead Languages in College. I beleive it says
"Everyone knows that you cannot Turbo a Goat" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) and then something about rusty german money pits... but that where I lose it. T |
maf914 |
Jan 22 2004, 12:11 PM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(soloracer @ Jan 21 2004, 06:59 PM) I actually tried to photograph my dog, push the button and by the time the picture was taken he was standing beside me and all that showed in the viewfinder was a blank image. Tragic. Tragic, maybe. On the other hand, your dog could be a vampire! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Mike |
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