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	Previous Essays 2000

	Image Worship
	Writen By: Sadhu Anandswarupdas
	When was image worship born? What do the major religions say about image worship? Does it play an important role in molding our spiritual lives?
	Published on: 22 Dec 2000
	George Bernard Shaw -The Literary Wizard
	Writen By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas
	"George was too shy to call on his friends, but he became the most brilliant speaker of his age." - Dale Carnegie.
	Published on: 8 Dec 2000
	Humility In Life Saves Strife
	Writen By: Sadhu Jnanyagnadas
	He that is down needs fear no fall, He that is low no pride, He that is humble ever shall, Have God to be his guide.
	Published on: 22Nov 2001

	The Power of Prayer
	Writen By: Sadhu Amrutvijaydas
	Very often, when all else fails, man resorts to prayer. But instead of using prayer as a spare wheel, if it is used as the primary force, it reaps rich rewards.
	Published on: 8 Nov 2000
	On Marriage...
	Discourse by Pramukh Swami Maharaj in Orlando, USA Translated By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas
	"How can you have different bills when the husband, wife and parents live together? Why should the menu be different? Everyone should sit together, eat together, talk together, respect and love each other. "
	Published on: 22 Oct 2000
	Internet Advice By Pramukh Swami Maharaj
	Translated By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas
	For what purpose should we use the internet? Should we chat on the Internet? Read this article for the answers of these questions by HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
	Published on: 8 Oct 2000

	Chaturmaas Part-III
	Writen By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas
	After having had a look at eleven significant occasions or festivals in the last two issues we now conclude this series with a final installment. In this final part we shall discover the origins and significance of the five-day Diwali festival.
	Published on: 22 Sep 2000
	Chaturmaas Part-II
	Writen By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas
	This is a second part of the essay about "Chaturmaas". In this part, learn more about Vijayaadashmi and Sharad Punam.
	Published on: 8 Sep 2000
	Chaaturmaas Part-I
	Writen By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas
	The four most holy months in the Indian calendar is from mid-July to mid-November, is a period of penance, devotion and celebration.
	Published on: 22 Aug 2000

	Where Medicines Fail, Fasting Triumphs Part - II
	Writen By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas
	Learn about the mechanism of fasting, fasting and drug addiction, benefits of fasting and more in this second part of the essay.
	Published on: 8 Aug 2000
	Where medicines fail, fasting triumphs Part - I
	Writen By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas
	People rarely believe that fasting - abstaining from food - is a great medicine for many common and chronic ailments.The spiritual implications and benefits of fasting are a lot more profound, helping to discipline and elevate the senses, mind and soul.
	Published on: 22 July 2000
	Cooperation
	Writen By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas
	The cherished belief is that competition brings out the best in us. Yet, studies show cooperation works far better. We live in an age of interdependency and thus the need for others has become the focus for a happier, and fruitful life.
	Published on: 8 July 2000

	Why Vegetarianism? Part - III
	Writen By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas
	In this final article of the series, we'll be looking at the health status of vegetarians together with the views put forward by different scriptures.
	Published on: 22 June 2000
	Why Vegetarianism? Part - II
	Writen By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas
	Second part of the essay.
	Published on: 8 June 2000
	Why Vegetarianism? Part - I
	Writen By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas
	This has been a topic of widespread discussion amongst doctors, health specialists and hygiene societies. In the past several years, mounting evidences have clearly shown that man is essentially a vegetarian. Let us see how.
	Published on: 22 May 2000

	Positive Attitude
	Writen By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas
	Yogiji Maharaj was charged with a positive attitude. Even in the most unfavorable and conflicting of situations, he remained positive, undisturbed and happy.
	Published on: 8 May 2000
	Parent and Child
	Writen By: Sadhu Anandswarupdas
	How should you react when your child spills a glass of milk? What should you say when your child comes home with a bad report card? This article tells us how to deal with such problems.
	Published on: 22 April 2000
	The Shadow of Death
	Writen By: Sadhu Brahmaviharidas
	Jean de La Fontaine: "Death never takes the wise man by surprise he is always ready to go." Learn more about the concept of death in this article.
	Published on: 8 April 2000

	Panacea for Today's Problems
	Writen By: Sadhu Atmaswarupdas
	This article explains the current scenario of society and how the Swaminarayan Sampradaya is overcoming the social problems spiritually.
	Published on: 22 March 2000
	Tomorrowitis
	Writen By: Sadhu Shantipriyadas
	Do you suffer from Tomorrowitis? If you find yourself saying: I'll find time tomorrow� Sure I want to do it, but� My hands are full at the moment� and other similar things�, then you are suffering from tomorrowitis. Learn in this article how to get rid of this problem.
	Published on: 8 March 2000
	Merchant of Death
	Writen By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas
	Although considered a "merchant of death," Alfred Nobel was quiet and peaceloving, interested in the arts and science.
	Published on: 22 February 2000

	Does God Exist? Part-3
	Writen By: Sadhu Atmaswarupdas
	Final part of this essay describes what the famous say about God and how prayers help to prove God's existence.
	Published on: 8 February 2000
	Does God Exist? Part-2
	Writen By: Sadhu Atmaswarupdas
	Second part of the essay.
	Published on: 22 January 2000
	Does God Exist? Part-1
	Writen By: Sadhu Atmaswarupdas
	A rational and spiritual approach to the existence of God. In this first of a three part serial the reasons for the disbelief in God and its solutions are presented.
	Published on: 8 January 2000

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