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| Strive to Make Friends, Not Enemies | |||
Written By: Sadhu Vishwamurtidas |
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The world is full of warring brothers, sisters, spouses, communities and nations. The meanings of words such as 'brother' or 'spouse' have become defunct, now referring to a merely technical connection with each other in terms of their DNA or a legal contract rather than the deeper relationships of love, companionship and friendship, as they did previously. |
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| Published on: 22 December 2007 | |||
| Temple with a Message | |||
Courtesy: Indian Perspectives, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi, India. |
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Wherever in the world it went, the Indian diaspora carried with it a slice of India - its cuisine and customs, culture and spirituality. |
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| Published on: 8 December 2007 | |||
| Medicine for the Mind | |||
Translated By: Sadhu Amrutvijaydas |
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'Darad mitãyã mere dilkã...' |
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| Published on: 8 November 2007 | |||
| Determined Diplomacy | |||
Written By: Subramanian Iyer |
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The reason for the manifestation of bhagwan Swaminarayan on this earth was to expound the true form of upasana and establish ekantik dharma. |
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| Published on: 22 October 2007 | |||
| Know Yourself Before You Can Know Life | |||
Scientists say the physical universe has no objective centre because the universe itself is expanding in all directions ... |
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| Published on: 8 October 2007 | |||
Is it just our society today, or have we always had a problem with liking and accepting ourselves. |
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| Published on: 22 September 2007 | |||
| On Lifebeliefs (Part-2) | |||
Written By: Sadhu Tyagprakashdas |
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In the first instalment we saw how people are influenced on the worldly path by having certain types of beliefs, and the actions to which these beliefs lead. This month we will look at how people suffer on the spiritual path due to incorrect beliefs. |
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| Published on: 8 September 2007 | |||
| On Lifebeliefs (Part-1) | |||
Translated By: Sadhu Tyagprakashdas |
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It is said that man is the sum total of his beliefs. These beliefs he has acquired during his life. Family, friends, society, school, books, television have all played a major part in creating his beliefs. The combination of right and wrong beliefs dramatically influence his behaviour and outlook on life. |
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| Published on: 22 August 2007 | |||
| Spirituality The Greatest Force Of Mankind (Part-2) | |||
| Translated By: Sadhu Jnanpurushdas |
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| PPRAYER
IS MAN'S GREATEST FORCE. It can move mountains and shift the seas. But
how well the prayer is answered depends on how well we pray. In this
article on prayer, we will see how one should pray. |
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| Published on: 8 August 2007 | |
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| Spirituality The Greatest Force Of Mankind (Part-1) | |||
| Written By: Sadhu Jnanpurushdas |
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| Praying
is to the soul what breathing is to the body. It infuses one with spiritual
energy. |
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| Published on: 22 July 2007 | |
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| Vedic Mathematics | |||
| Written By: Sadhu Amrutviharidas |
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| AB2 = AC2 + BC2 (Baudhayana)In addition to Mt. Rushmore, one of Gutzon Borglum's great works as a sculptor is the face of Lincoln which sits in Washington, D.C. He cut it from a large square block of stone in his studio. |
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| Published on: 8 July 2007 | |
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| Don't Eat Anything With a Face (Part-2) | |||
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By: Sadhu Jnanpurushdas |
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| In a changing world, one of the most widespread shifts in human behaviour is the increasing conversion to a vegetarian diet. |
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| Published on: 22 June 2007 | |
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| Don't Eat Anything With a Face (Part-1) | |||
| Written By: Sadhu Jnanpurushdas | |||
| In a changing world, one of the most widespread shifts in human behaviour is the increasing conversion to a vegetarian diet. |
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| Published on: 08 June 2007 | |
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| Hindu Rituals and Science (Part-2) | |||
| Translated By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas | |||
| Rituals play an important role in the cultural and religious lives of the people of India. The rituals in Sanatan Dharma date back to antiquity and they have been responsible for the moulding, elevation and happiness of its followers. |
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| Published on: 22 May 2007 | |
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| Hindu Rituals and Science (Part-1) | |||
| Written By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas |
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| Rituals play an important role in the cultural and religious lives of the people of India. The rituals in Sanatan Dharma date back to antiquity and they have been responsible for the moulding, elevation and happiness of its followers. |
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| Published on: 8 May 2007 | |
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| Disconnected! | |||
| Written By: Sadhu Jnanpurushdas |
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| It is harmful for children to live a wired life because it disconnects them from studies, family and environment. They turn individualistic and self-oriented. |
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| Published on: 22 April 2007 | |
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| Shraaddh | |||
| Written By:Sadhu Amrutvijaydas |
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| Significance of rituals in memory of one's ancestors |
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| Published on: 8 April 2007 | |
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| Medicine
For The Mind |
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| Written By: Sadhu Amrutvijaydas |
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| Tuesday 9 July 2002, Mumbai. In the evening mandir assembly, after a programme of devotional songs presented by the children, teenagers and ouths, Swamishri blessed the gathering. We present a translation of his blessings. |
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| Published on: 22 March 2007 | |
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| Shankaracharya | |||
| Written By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas |
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| From his childhood, Shankaracharya possessed immense piety and spiritual wisdom. During his brief, but highly accomplished life, he established a tradition that has flourished for the past 1200 years... |
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| Published on: 08 March 2007 | |
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| Focusing on God (Part-2) | |||
| Translated
By: Sadhu Amrutvijaydas |
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| The most difficult spiritual endeavour is to continuously remember God. In the Vachanamrut Shriji Maharaj explains how such unbroken communion with God can be attained.... |
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| Published on: 22 February 2007 | |
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| Focusing on God (Part-1) | |||
| Translated By: Sadhu Amrutvijaydas |
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| Many things in life are difficult to accomplish. However, the most demanding task is to continuously engage one's mind in the divine form of God. Through enlightening analogies, Shriji Maharaj explains how this can be achieved. |
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| Published on: 08 February 2007 | |
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| Swamishri Addresses the Peace Summit | |||
| A translation of Swamishri's speech delivered in Gujarati at the Peace Summit. |
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| Published on: 22 January 2007 | |
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| Bhagwan Swaminarayan's Shikshapatri | |||
| Written By:Sadhu Amrutvijaydas |
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| On 26th February 1830, an historic meeting took place between Bhagwan Swaminarayan and Sir John Malcolm, Governor of Bombay. |
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| Published on: 08 January 2007 | |
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