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Morality: Essence and Reality

“The very essence of our civilization is that we give a paramount place to morality in all our affairs, public or private.” –MK Gandhi

 

The word morality is essentially associated with man’s practices, his character, intention and dealings in particular. Along with this, morality accords strength to judge what is wrong and right, and enables to choose the right and welfaristic. That is why; the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius had…

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Added by Dr. Ravindra Kumar on February 1, 2014 at 2:46am — No Comments

Invictus

 

Invictus by William Ernest Henley. The story behind the poem is also impressive: Henley contracted tuberculosis of the bone when he was 13. At age 17, physicians had to amputate one of his legs.

 

 

Invictus

 

Out of the night that covers me,

Black as the pit from pole to pole,

I thank whatever gods may…

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Added by Luna Arjuna on January 25, 2014 at 6:30am — 2 Comments

Ten Commandments for Students from Taittiriya Upanishad – Part 8

Dear All,

 

Sixth of the Ten Commandments:

 

6)   Swadhyaya Pravachandaabhyam na pramaditavyam - ( Hold on to self study and teaching)

 

 These days one speaks of ‘Knowledge Workers’. It is interesting to note how the Upanishads, in the remote past of world history, gave so much importance to cultivation of love of knowledge and spread of knowledge to others. Self-study means always keeping ourself abreast of what is happening…

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Added by Ravishankar.G on January 23, 2014 at 9:12am — No Comments

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Added by David Sparenberg on January 21, 2014 at 3:21pm — No Comments

Relevance of Gandhian Thought on Youth and Women in Current Perspective

As a great humanist Mahatma Gandhi put forth before the world from-to-time his views on almost all subjects related to life. He discussed at length all walks of life –importance, impact and related problems thereof in particular. How was it then possible that he could remain indifferent to the role, significance and contribution of youth and women to the society, nation and humanity as a whole? Rather, he had sanguine thoughts about them. His views pertaining to youth and women were unique.…

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Added by Dr. Ravindra Kumar on January 20, 2014 at 12:50pm — No Comments

Ten Commandments for Students from Taittiriya Upanishad – Part 7

Dear All,

 

Fifth of the Ten Commandments:

 

5)   Deva pitru Karyabhyam na pramaditavyam - (Hold on to worship of Gods and manes)



This means do not neglect your spiritual practices such as japa or prayers and medition.If one is spiritually strong; one can be always sure of never losing one’s calmness of the mind which is so essential to face the challenges of life.   This means having faith in a Transcendental Truth, in the…

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Added by Ravishankar.G on January 16, 2014 at 3:09am — No Comments

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Added by nikos labropoulos on January 15, 2014 at 8:08pm — 2 Comments

Significance of Gandhian Viewpoint of Value Education in the Twenty-First Century

 “The ancient aphorism, ‘Education is that which liberates’ is as true today as it was before. Education here does not mean mere spiritual knowledge, nor does liberation signify only spiritual liberation after death. Knowledge includes all training that is useful for the service of mankind and liberation means freedom from all manners of servitude even in the present life. Servitude is of two kinds: slavery to domination from outside and one’s own artificial needs. The knowledge…

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Added by Dr. Ravindra Kumar on January 14, 2014 at 12:10pm — No Comments

My Two Books Have been Published and Are Available for Sale

Dear Friends:

My two current books have been published and are available for sale through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and the publisher’s website, http://sbprabooks.com/MaxHammer. Reading these books can be very helpful for anyone seeking transformational insights about enhancing their psychological…

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Added by Barry Hesperus on January 14, 2014 at 12:15am — No Comments

Judgement

Holy Spirit through Regina Dawn Akers – Holy Spirit’s Interpretation of the New Testament

Judgement

Judgement is the tool of illusion, and judgement was first used against an idea and against yourself.…

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Added by Craig Cumming on January 13, 2014 at 8:16am — No Comments

Willingness

Holy Spirit through Regina Dawn Akers – Holy Spirit’s Interpretation of the New Testament



I ask you to give your willingness to accept that the world is not real.



I ask you to give Me your willingness, that I may show you this is true.



When you look at the world, it is helpful to remember that you look at nothing but thought.



Everything you experience, everything you see, everything you think you know is the expression of thought.



Give your…

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Added by Craig Cumming on January 13, 2014 at 8:14am — 1 Comment

Ten Commandments for Students from Taittiriya Upanishad – Part 6

Dear All,

 

Forth of the Ten Commandments:



4. Acquire Wealth legitimately :( bhootyei na Pramaditavyam):

 

 Upanishads did not preach poverty. They spoke of a healthy and prosperous life. The ideal of renunciation is not the ideal of poverty and agony but learning to help others with whatever we acquire.

 

The Upanishadic was a prosperous society. It was not a consumerist’s society but it was full of wealth and meet one’s needs.…

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Added by Ravishankar.G on January 6, 2014 at 2:44am — No Comments

When I started loving myself

 

A poem by Charlie Chaplin written on his 70th birthday on April 16, 1959:

 

When I started loving myself

I understood that I’m always and at any given…

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Added by Rosmarie Heusser on January 4, 2014 at 6:30pm — 13 Comments

The Beauty of Generosity

 

 

 

It was our belief that the love of possessions is a weakness to be overcome.

 

Its appeal is to the material part, and if allowed its way, it will in time disturb

 

one’s spiritual balance. Therefore, children must learn early the beauty of generosity.

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Added by Luna Arjuna on January 1, 2014 at 7:19pm — 2 Comments

Ten Commandments for Students from Taittiriya Upanishad – Part 5

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Added by Ravishankar.G on December 26, 2013 at 1:53am — No Comments

Wishing all our Friends "Merry Christmas" and a message - By Swami Sivananda

Dear All,

Every year, millions of people all over the world celebrate the Holy Christmas. There are festivities and joyous celebrations, a lot of merry-making. People rejoice that Lord Jesus took birth in our midst about two thousand years ago.

It is certainly an event over which all humanity ought to be proud and jubilant. But it is essential, too, to realise that Lord Jesus had a message to deliver. He laid with his own life and blood, a path for mankind to…

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Added by Ravishankar.G on December 26, 2013 at 1:46am — 2 Comments

The Wrecking Ball

 

 

 

The wrecking ball is coming,
It’s coming for us all.
But don’t let it make you bitter
Or make you feel small.
 
Be all that you were meant to be
And do it with your whole heart.
That is what these pictures say to me
The message of their art.
 
The wrecking ball is coming,
Like the one that…
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Added by Eva Libre on December 12, 2013 at 11:00pm — 4 Comments

Ten Commandments for Students from Taittiriya Upanishad – Part 4

Dear All,

 

Second of the Ten Commandments:



2) Dharman na pramaditavyam - ( Hold on to Righteousness )



This means being just and compassionate in everything one plans or does. This involves paying attention to what is righteous and being ever ready to do what is right. One should not be indifferent in this matter. As a well known saying has it, ‘The most worrying thing in keeping a family or society free from troubles is not the activity of…

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Added by Ravishankar.G on December 10, 2013 at 2:26am — No Comments

Ten Commandments for Students from Taittiriya Upanishad – Part 3

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First of the…
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Added by Ravishankar.G on December 3, 2013 at 3:52am — No Comments

GUTS AND GRIT OF SARDAR PATEL GAVE SHAPE TO POST-PARTITON INDIA

Contemporary Indian history cannot complete without a mention of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, his work and vision. He was a fearless leader, deft organizer, great freedom fighter, administrator, statesman and a visionary. His role in nation-building remains extraordinary till date and will remain so for all times to come. Sardar Patel’s sharp political acumen enabled him to accomplish the impossible and he worked tirelessly for his motherland till his last breath.               

Sardar…

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Added by Dr. Ravindra Kumar on November 25, 2013 at 1:27pm — No Comments

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