DEATHLESS article by Brandon McCalla
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DEATHLESS
By Brandon McCalla
An important man asked Jesus, “Good teacher, what must I do to have eternal life?”
Jesus said, “Why do you call me good? Only God is good. Do you know the commandments: ‘Be faithful in marriage. Do not murder. Do not steal. Do not tell lies about others. Respect your father and mother.’”
He told Jesus, “I have obeyed all these commandments since I was a young man.”
When Jesus heard this, he said, “There is one thing you still need to do. Go and sell everything you own! Give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven. Then come and be my follower.”
When the man heard this, he was sad, because he was very rich. Jesus saw how sad the man was. So he said, “It’s terribly hard for rich people to enter God’s kingdom! In fact, it’s easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to get into God’s kingdom.”
When the crowd heard this, they asked, “How can anyone ever be saved?”
Jesus replied, “There are some things that people cannot do, but God can do anything.”
Peter said, “Remember, we left everything to be your followers Jesus!”
Jesus answered, “You can be sure that anyone who gives up home or wife or brother or family or children because of God’s kingdom will be given much more in this life. And in the future world they will have eternal life.” Luke 18:18-30
Eternal life is what Deathless is all about. It’s more than just garments to be worn upon your physical shell. It’ about the soul and the spirit, it’s about that sacrifice for eternal life and what some people do for it without seeking the glory of immortality.
Thus I bring you to Mike Glowik the founder of Deathless clothing. Mike stressed me not to include his name in this article because he feels that the man who symbolizes the movement of Deathless is by far more important and sacrificed so much that all of us pale in comparison. But alas readers I must let you know something about the man behind the clothing. Mike began his working life in the music industry doing recording engineering and music production for many artist, Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, and the Notorious B.I.G. just to name a few.
When the internet first began brewing into the communication/media monster that it has become Mike saw the endless possibilities and grasped the moment. He purchased an Apple computer and hastily taught himself programming and web designing. He worked at various startups including About.com which during its heyday was the number 5 largest property on the web. Years later Mike traveled the world, including and most importantly throughout India… this is where the true story of Deathless beings…
While in India Mike met with a number of spiritual masters including Vimala Thakar, Ramesh Balsekar and Anjali, but what really had the deepest impact on him was visiting the ancient holy mountain, Arunachala. Staying at its foot he explored the places where the great sage Ramana once lived… They say he still resides there even after his flesh has left our realm of existence, in spirit, in astral, in a deathless state… immortal.
Ramana, at the time of his death in 1950 was attracting seekers from all over the globe. Word spread of his wisdom and of the overwhelming loving energy that emanated from him. There were many claims that he appeared to people thousands of miles away even though he never traveled more than a few miles from Arunachala. There is a scientific term for this, astral projection. There were also claims of spontaneous healings and of lives radically changed as a result of being in his powerful presence. His message was simple and his teaching direct. He promoted no religions, he started no cults, he asked for nothing from anyone (in fact his only possession was a piece of cloth used for his clothing even though a large community with many buildings grew up around him) he simply pointed the way back to our spiritual essence, to the absolute within each of us - that which is Deathless.
Deathless is an evolutionary/revolutionary lifestyle company inspired by Ramana, which designs clothing at present. But that’s not where the story ends for nothing truly ends things just change in perception and form but we are forever and will always remain… plans are underway for Deathless brand accessories like iPod cases and cell phone covers in the near term and video games, books and movies to follow.
The Deathless logo is a drawing of Ramana sitting in meditation. Peep the picture of me with my homie Ramana. If he was physical he would have rocked a du-rag just like me. Unlike the vast majority of companies out there, the Deathless logo actually has some significance beyond simply being an eye catching way to get you to spend your money. They aim to publicize Ramana, who remains virtually unknown to the general public but whom they feel can offer a new perspective to both the religious and shall we say, the not so religious alike. Deathless believe the only way to change the world is to change ourselves first and as part of their mission, they are giving away a portion of they dough they make to charity wherever they do business. They also believe in a conscientious brand of capitalism and share a philosophical kinship with such companies as American Apparel, Ben & Jerry’s. You get the gist right. This ain’t no Sean John shit. $40 bucks for a Vote or Die tee shirt and baby Bush still got in office and Puffy is still making the fucking band!
If you guys don’t know me by now you should. I’m Brandon McCalla author of your favorite hip-hop soap opera the Diamond Series and I wear Deathless like it’s my very own epidermis. I like rocking cloths for a reason not just for what I see on those music videos. Ramana is that dude and Mike Glowik has brought his kind hearted soul to our attention. Support this and remember where you heard it first, i.b. Concept magazine. And bare in mind that though we do perish and pass through the veil… we also remain within the minds of those who loved us and those who hated… we must make a difference while our physical shells permit it and pay homage not to ourselves but to our fellow man and then and only then will we even come close to a dude like Ramana… only then will we truly be eternal. Not many of us deserve to have our faces on an article of clothing but those of us that do… well you know, those of us that do remain Deathless…
By Brandon McCalla
An important man asked Jesus, “Good teacher, what must I do to have eternal life?”
Jesus said, “Why do you call me good? Only God is good. Do you know the commandments: ‘Be faithful in marriage. Do not murder. Do not steal. Do not tell lies about others. Respect your father and mother.’”
He told Jesus, “I have obeyed all these commandments since I was a young man.”
When Jesus heard this, he said, “There is one thing you still need to do. Go and sell everything you own! Give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven. Then come and be my follower.”
When the man heard this, he was sad, because he was very rich. Jesus saw how sad the man was. So he said, “It’s terribly hard for rich people to enter God’s kingdom! In fact, it’s easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to get into God’s kingdom.”
When the crowd heard this, they asked, “How can anyone ever be saved?”
Jesus replied, “There are some things that people cannot do, but God can do anything.”
Peter said, “Remember, we left everything to be your followers Jesus!”
Jesus answered, “You can be sure that anyone who gives up home or wife or brother or family or children because of God’s kingdom will be given much more in this life. And in the future world they will have eternal life.” Luke 18:18-30
Eternal life is what Deathless is all about. It’s more than just garments to be worn upon your physical shell. It’ about the soul and the spirit, it’s about that sacrifice for eternal life and what some people do for it without seeking the glory of immortality.
Thus I bring you to Mike Glowik the founder of Deathless clothing. Mike stressed me not to include his name in this article because he feels that the man who symbolizes the movement of Deathless is by far more important and sacrificed so much that all of us pale in comparison. But alas readers I must let you know something about the man behind the clothing. Mike began his working life in the music industry doing recording engineering and music production for many artist, Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, and the Notorious B.I.G. just to name a few.
When the internet first began brewing into the communication/media monster that it has become Mike saw the endless possibilities and grasped the moment. He purchased an Apple computer and hastily taught himself programming and web designing. He worked at various startups including About.com which during its heyday was the number 5 largest property on the web. Years later Mike traveled the world, including and most importantly throughout India… this is where the true story of Deathless beings…
While in India Mike met with a number of spiritual masters including Vimala Thakar, Ramesh Balsekar and Anjali, but what really had the deepest impact on him was visiting the ancient holy mountain, Arunachala. Staying at its foot he explored the places where the great sage Ramana once lived… They say he still resides there even after his flesh has left our realm of existence, in spirit, in astral, in a deathless state… immortal.
Ramana, at the time of his death in 1950 was attracting seekers from all over the globe. Word spread of his wisdom and of the overwhelming loving energy that emanated from him. There were many claims that he appeared to people thousands of miles away even though he never traveled more than a few miles from Arunachala. There is a scientific term for this, astral projection. There were also claims of spontaneous healings and of lives radically changed as a result of being in his powerful presence. His message was simple and his teaching direct. He promoted no religions, he started no cults, he asked for nothing from anyone (in fact his only possession was a piece of cloth used for his clothing even though a large community with many buildings grew up around him) he simply pointed the way back to our spiritual essence, to the absolute within each of us - that which is Deathless.
Deathless is an evolutionary/revolutionary lifestyle company inspired by Ramana, which designs clothing at present. But that’s not where the story ends for nothing truly ends things just change in perception and form but we are forever and will always remain… plans are underway for Deathless brand accessories like iPod cases and cell phone covers in the near term and video games, books and movies to follow.
The Deathless logo is a drawing of Ramana sitting in meditation. Peep the picture of me with my homie Ramana. If he was physical he would have rocked a du-rag just like me. Unlike the vast majority of companies out there, the Deathless logo actually has some significance beyond simply being an eye catching way to get you to spend your money. They aim to publicize Ramana, who remains virtually unknown to the general public but whom they feel can offer a new perspective to both the religious and shall we say, the not so religious alike. Deathless believe the only way to change the world is to change ourselves first and as part of their mission, they are giving away a portion of they dough they make to charity wherever they do business. They also believe in a conscientious brand of capitalism and share a philosophical kinship with such companies as American Apparel, Ben & Jerry’s. You get the gist right. This ain’t no Sean John shit. $40 bucks for a Vote or Die tee shirt and baby Bush still got in office and Puffy is still making the fucking band!
If you guys don’t know me by now you should. I’m Brandon McCalla author of your favorite hip-hop soap opera the Diamond Series and I wear Deathless like it’s my very own epidermis. I like rocking cloths for a reason not just for what I see on those music videos. Ramana is that dude and Mike Glowik has brought his kind hearted soul to our attention. Support this and remember where you heard it first, i.b. Concept magazine. And bare in mind that though we do perish and pass through the veil… we also remain within the minds of those who loved us and those who hated… we must make a difference while our physical shells permit it and pay homage not to ourselves but to our fellow man and then and only then will we even come close to a dude like Ramana… only then will we truly be eternal. Not many of us deserve to have our faces on an article of clothing but those of us that do… well you know, those of us that do remain Deathless…
posted by Mr. McCalla | 10:48 AM
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