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Guru Purnima from Kumar

The day of full moon, Purnima, in the month of Ashadh is traditionally celebrated as Guru Purnima by Hindus. Also known as Vyas Purnima, the day is celebrated in remembrance and veneration to sage Ved Vyas. He is the Adi (original) Guru of the Hindu Dharma, who classified the Vedas, wrote the eighteen Puranas and the Mahabharat. On this day, the Guru is offered Pujan (worship)by the disciples. First we shall consider the role of a Guru in life The…

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The annual Darwin Awards arrive again! From Kumar

Yes, it’s again that magical time of the year when the Darwin Awards are bestowed, honouring the least evolved among us. Here is the glorious Winner: 1. When his 38-calibre revolver failed to fire at his intended victim during a hold-up in Long Beach, California, would-be robber James Elliot did something that can only inspire wonder. He peered down the barrel and tried the trigger again. This time it worked. And now, the Honourable Mentions:2. The chef at a hotel…

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RIP Daddio 7/6/2020 – Eulogy and Prayers

My Eulogy for DadThank you all for being here in memory of dad.Dad was my first hero, I used to go to school with my chest out telling everyone my dad is an artist. I even used to call him my Batman because he never showed what hardship he was going through. On our last call 2 days before his death, he couldn’t breathe properly and I had a strong feeling that he would choose to go on the same…

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Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji by A P J Abdul Kalam & Arun Tiwari

Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji by A P J Abdul Kalam & Arun Tiwari Thank you Kumar for lending me the book. – Book of mirdad mentioned! – Story of Bhagwan Swaminarayan aka Ghanshyam aka Neelkanth Varni. – History of Akshardham inception to completion. – He didn’t go for a second term in presidency as per Pramukh Swami’s advice. – Kalam has written a lot of books. – There was a time when Indian temples didn’t have images…

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Eternal Virtues: Spiritual Attributes of Pramukh Swami Maharaj by Sadhu Aksharvatsaldas

Eternal Virtues: Spiritual Attributes of Pramukh Swami Maharaj by Sadhu Aksharvatsaldas (English translation by Yogi Trivedi) The Hindu scripture, the Shrimad Bhagavat Purana, describes 39 virtues possessed by one who has attained spiritual perfection and eternal peace. Eternal Virtues: Spiritual Attributes of Pramukh Swami Maharaj defines these 39 virtues and, through examples of these virtues in Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s life. Big up Kumar for the hook up. Contents – Preface – Introduction Satyam – Truth Shaucham – Purity Daya –…

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The Power In You (3 Forms of Shakti) by H.H.Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

You have the power in you. We all have three shaktis (energies) in us. They are ‘ichcha shakti’ (the energy of will), ‘kriya shakti’ (the energy of action) and ‘jnaana shakti’ (the energy of knowledge). We have disturbances or ups and downs in our lives because of imbalances in these three energies. The jnaana shakti in you brings ichcha shakti, the will or desire in you. For example, you have a desire to eat rasagolla. You already know what rasagolla…

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