I just love Elan Vital’s explanation of the phrase "Lord of the Universe" available here:

http://gurumaharaji.info/video/lord_of_the_universe/

Why was he called "Lord of the Universe" in the '70s?

In Western culture, when a title is given to a person, it comes with a position. In India, by contrast, such grand labels as "His Holiness" or "Lord of the Universe" are given on the basis of affection or admiration. The use of this title, which was used only in the '70s—an era of love for all things Indian— does not imply any claims that the person is holy anymore than the use of "His Excellence" means that the person is an embodiment of excellence. "I am a human being, and you are a human being," says Maharaji, "and that is the basis of this relationship." Other people in India have also been called "Lord of the Universe" well before Maharaji, without its ever implying that they claimed to rule the universe or have anything to do with its creation.

Well if in India grand labels such as "Lord of the Universe" are given on the basis of affection or admiration from now on I’m calling my wife Lord of the Universe - or Lotu for short.  Well I admire her and have affection for her, so why not?  At this point I’m not sure if I want to be called "Lord of the Universe" but I’m leaving my options open.  Who knows, maybe next year I’ll be okay with it.

What about this song called Arti?

Another little-understood practice that came from India with Maharaji in the '70s is Arti, a song sung to the teacher or to members of his family. Arti is performed not only in front of a teacher or master but also on many other occasions: a son returning from a long journey, a sister honouring her brother or to honour the successful completion of an important endeavour. In a handful of occasions in the past decade, students in the West have sung Arti.

Ahhhh, what a fantastic idea!  I can see the beginning of another fine family tradition at the house.  No more corny “Happy birthday to yous” at our house.  From now on ARTI!  I’ll download the words to Arti from EPO and sing it at graduations, birthdays, marriages, when we the pay off of the mortgage or purchase large items such as a car or barbeque, pregnancies, or when my favorite team wins.  I can’t wait to see the smile on my son’s face when we refer to him as the Superior Power in Person.  Now where can I get an Arti tray?