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Beasts, men and gods

Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:
When the King of the World appeared before the Lamas, favored of God, in this monastery thirty years ago he made a prophecy for the coming half century.
It was as follows: “‘More and more the people will forget their souls and care about their bodies.
The greatest sin and corruption will reign on the earth.
People will become as ferocious animals, thirsting for the blood and death of their brothers.
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Beasts, men and gods

Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

Chapter 36 of Beasts, men and gods is here in full — 185 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:
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When the King of the World appeared before the Lamas, favored of God, in this monastery thirty years ago he made a prophecy for the coming half century.
/wen ðə kɪŋ ʌv ðə wɜːrld əˈpɪrd bɪˈfɔːr ðə ˈlɑːməz ˈfeɪvərd ʌv ɡɑːd ɪn ðɪs ˈmɑːnəsteri ˈθɜːrdiː jɪrz əˈɡoʊ hiː meɪd ə ˈprɒf.ə.si fɔːr ðə ˈkʌmɪŋ hæf ˈsentʃəri/
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It was as follows: “‘More and more the people will forget their souls and care about their bodies.
/ɪt wɑːz æz ˈfɑːloʊz mɔːr ənd mɔːr ðə ˈpiːpəl wɪl fərˈɡet ðer soʊlz ənd ker əˈbaʊt ðer ˈbɑːdiz/
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The greatest sin and corruption will reign on the earth.
/ðə ˈɡreɪtəst sɪn ənd kərˈʌpʃən wɪl reɪn ɑːn ðə ɜːrθ/
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People will become as ferocious animals, thirsting for the blood and death of their brothers.
/ˈpiːpəl wɪl bɪˈkʌm æz fərˈoʊʃəs ˈænəməlz ˈθɜːrstɪŋ fɔːr ðə blʌd ənd deθ ʌv ðer ˈbrʌðərz/

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corruption noun US /kərˈʌpʃən/

lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain

From this reading “The greatest sin and corruption will reign on the earth.”

favored adjective US /ˈfeɪvərd/

preferred above all others and treated with partiality

From this reading ““When the King of the World appeared before the Lamas, favored of God, in this monastery thirty years ago he made a prophecy for the coming half century.”

ferocious adjective US /fərˈoʊʃəs/

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading “People will become as ferocious animals, thirsting for the blood and death of their brothers.”

Lamas noun US /ˈlɑːməz/

plural of “lama” — a Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism

From this reading ““When the King of the World appeared before the Lamas, favored of God, in this monastery thirty years ago he made a prophecy for the coming half century.”

monastery noun US /ˈmɑːnəsteri/

the residence of a religious community

From this reading “THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:”

prophecy noun US /ˈprɒf.ə.si/

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading “THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:”

reign verb US /reɪn/

have sovereign power

From this reading “The greatest sin and corruption will reign on the earth.”

thirsting verb US /ˈθɜːrstɪŋ/

-ing form of “thirst” — feel the need to drink

From this reading “People will become as ferocious animals, thirsting for the blood and death of their brothers.”

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1890

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From this reading THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:

1921

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From this reading THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “When the King of the World appeared before the Lamas, favored of God, in this monastery thirty years ago he made a prophecy for the coming half century.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was as follows: “‘More and more the people will forget their souls and care about their bodies.

agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/

in the past

From this reading “When the King of the World appeared before the Lamas, favored of God, in this monastery thirty years ago he made a prophecy for the coming half century.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was as follows: “‘More and more the people will forget their souls and care about their bodies.

animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading People will become as ferocious animals, thirsting for the blood and death of their brothers.

appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “When the King of the World appeared before the Lamas, favored of God, in this monastery thirty years ago he made a prophecy for the coming half century.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was as follows: “‘More and more the people will forget their souls and care about their bodies.

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading People will become as ferocious animals, thirsting for the blood and death of their brothers.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “When the King of the World appeared before the Lamas, favored of God, in this monastery thirty years ago he made a prophecy for the coming half century.

beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:

bloodnounUS /blʌd/

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading People will become as ferocious animals, thirsting for the blood and death of their brothers.

bodiesnounUS /ˈbɑːdiz/

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading It was as follows: “‘More and more the people will forget their souls and care about their bodies.

brothersnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading People will become as ferocious animals, thirsting for the blood and death of their brothers.

carenounUS /ker/

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading It was as follows: “‘More and more the people will forget their souls and care about their bodies.

centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/

a period of 100 years

From this reading “When the King of the World appeared before the Lamas, favored of God, in this monastery thirty years ago he made a prophecy for the coming half century.

comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading “When the King of the World appeared before the Lamas, favored of God, in this monastery thirty years ago he made a prophecy for the coming half century.

corruptionnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/

lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain

From this reading The greatest sin and corruption will reign on the earth.

deathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading People will become as ferocious animals, thirsting for the blood and death of their brothers.

earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The greatest sin and corruption will reign on the earth.

favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/

preferred above all others and treated with partiality

From this reading “When the King of the World appeared before the Lamas, favored of God, in this monastery thirty years ago he made a prophecy for the coming half century.

ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading People will become as ferocious animals, thirsting for the blood and death of their brothers.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:

followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It was as follows: “‘More and more the people will forget their souls and care about their bodies.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “When the King of the World appeared before the Lamas, favored of God, in this monastery thirty years ago he made a prophecy for the coming half century.

forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading It was as follows: “‘More and more the people will forget their souls and care about their bodies.

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading “When the King of the World appeared before the Lamas, favored of God, in this monastery thirty years ago he made a prophecy for the coming half century.

greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/

highest in quality

From this reading The greatest sin and corruption will reign on the earth.

halfadjectiveUS /hæf/

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading “When the King of the World appeared before the Lamas, favored of God, in this monastery thirty years ago he made a prophecy for the coming half century.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “When the King of the World appeared before the Lamas, favored of God, in this monastery thirty years ago he made a prophecy for the coming half century.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:

Hutuktu

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From this reading THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was as follows: “‘More and more the people will forget their souls and care about their bodies.

KINGnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:

LamasnounUS /ˈlɑːməz/

plural of “lama” — a Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism

From this reading “When the King of the World appeared before the Lamas, favored of God, in this monastery thirty years ago he made a prophecy for the coming half century.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “When the King of the World appeared before the Lamas, favored of God, in this monastery thirty years ago he made a prophecy for the coming half century.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:

monasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/

the residence of a religious community

From this reading THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:

MoreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was as follows: “‘More and more the people will forget their souls and care about their bodies.

Narabanchi

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From this reading THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The greatest sin and corruption will reign on the earth.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It was as follows: “‘More and more the people will forget their souls and care about their bodies.

PROPHECYnounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:

reignverbUS /reɪn/

have sovereign power

From this reading The greatest sin and corruption will reign on the earth.

relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:

sinnounUS /sɪn/

estrangement from god

From this reading The greatest sin and corruption will reign on the earth.

soulsnounUS /soʊlz/

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading It was as follows: “‘More and more the people will forget their souls and care about their bodies.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was as follows: “‘More and more the people will forget their souls and care about their bodies.

thirstingverbUS /ˈθɜːrstɪŋ/

-ing form of “thirst” — feel the need to drink

From this reading People will become as ferocious animals, thirsting for the blood and death of their brothers.

thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading “When the King of the World appeared before the Lamas, favored of God, in this monastery thirty years ago he made a prophecy for the coming half century.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “When the King of the World appeared before the Lamas, favored of God, in this monastery thirty years ago he made a prophecy for the coming half century.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:

visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was as follows: “‘More and more the people will forget their souls and care about their bodies.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It was as follows: “‘More and more the people will forget their souls and care about their bodies.

WORLDnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE PROPHECY OF THE KING OF THE WORLD IN 1890 The Hutuktu of Narabanchi related the following to me, when I visited him in his monastery in the beginning of 1921:

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading “When the King of the World appeared before the Lamas, favored of God, in this monastery thirty years ago he made a prophecy for the coming half century.

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