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The Krishna Das Pilgrim Heart Hour features Krishna Das’ no-nonsense take on everyday struggles for finding balance on the spiritual path. Through the honesty, humility and humor of his own personal experiences, he points to the possibility of navigating life’s trials with a true inner yearning for truth. His own practice of kirtan or chant is the well stone of his ability to share from his spiritual heart. As KD says, “Love is a disease - we catch it from those who have it.”
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Swami Sarvapriyananda delivers insightful talks on Vedanta at the Vedanta Society of New York, an institution founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Vedanta, rooted in the ancient Vedas, is one of the world’s oldest and most expansive spiritual philosophies. It emphasizes the oneness of all existence, the divinity of the individual soul, and the harmony among all religions, offering timeless wisdom for personal and spiritual growth. Through these talks, Swami Sarvapriyananda explores profound ...
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Mantras and Kirtans in praise of Lord Shiva. Elevate mind and spirit, feel joy in your heart. Develop devotion. Recordings from Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany.
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In our day, Swami Jyotirmayananda stands as one of the most important personalities in expanding the consciousness and elevating the lives of thousands throughout the world. Through his inspiring message and great love for all, he is making a powerful impact on the world we live in.
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Raising a voice for India's indigenous culture. Looking at politics, culture, and pop culture, past the bias and misinformation. Striving to debunk bias against India's native culture and campaigning that all cultures and ideas be judged on their merits, history, and actions. Hopefully having fun along the way.
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Radhanath Swami is a Vaishnava sanyassi (a monk in a Krishna-bhakti lineage) and teacher of the devotional path of Bhakti-yoga. He is author of The Journey Home, a memoir of his search for spiritual truth. His teachings draw from the sacred texts of India such as The Bhagavad-gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, and Ramayana, and aim to reveal the practical application of the sacred traditions, while focusing on the shared essence which unites apparently disparate religious or spiritual paths. Born Rich ...
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The podcast that interviews entrepreneurs and activists, politicians and professors, journalists, entertainers, spiritual teachers, and more on how Hinduism shapes their work and lives. All American. So Hindu. Brought to you by the Hindu American Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Each day we highlight a different talk given by Phiroz Mehta, so that you can learn to be in harmony with yourself and with the world. Visit https://beingtrulyhuman.org to find out more and listen to all of Phiroz’s talks.
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Things Unseen grapples with a spiritual climate that no longer conforms to orderly patterns – with fewer of us attracted to formal religion, but many still believing that there’s more out there than meets the eye. Thought-provoking speech radio for people of faith – and those who just feel intrigued by the spiritual dimension to life.
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Ram Dass shares his heart-centered wisdom in each episode featuring excerpted lectures given throughout the last 40 years, with an introduction from Raghu Markus of Ram Dass' Love Serve Remember Foundation.
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Sadhguru, founder of Isha Foundation is a yogi, mystic and spiritual master with a difference. An arresting blend of profundity and pragmatism, his life and work serve as a reminder that inner sciences are not esoteric philosophies from an outdated past, but a contemporary science vitally relevant to our times.
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The purpose of Tetelestai Church is to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and to be perfected in love through the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
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Philosophy and practice of self-investigation (ātma-vicāra) and self-surrender (ātma-samarpana) as taught by Bhagavan Ramana.
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ஈஷா அறக்கட்டளையின் நிறுவனர் சத்குரு அவர்கள் வித்தியாசமான ஒரு யோகியாகவும் ஞானியாகவும் ஆன்மீக குருவாகவும் திகழ்கிறார்.அவரது வாழ்க்கையும் பணியும், ஆழமான உள்நிலை ஞானத்தையும் நடைமுறைக்கேற்ற யதார்த்தமான அணுகுமுறையையும் ஒருசேர வழங்குவதாய் உள்ளது. உள்நிலை அறிவியல் என்பது பழங்காலத் தத்துவமல்ல, நாம் வாழும் காலத்திற்கு மிகவும் பொருத்தமான சமகால அறிவியல் என்பதை அவரது பணி உணர்த்துகிறது.
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Teaching of Sadhu Maharaja in His Special Sweet Style. Bhakti Yoga, Raganuga Bhakti and Radha Dasyam. Gaudiya Vaishnava Tradition.
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Hindu mythology podcast will tell you the stories of the Hindu mythologies of a different time, era, and book that are related and will brighten up your knowledge related to Hinduism that is Sanatan Dharma. Hindu Mythology generally will tell you stories in Hindi and will try to tell some of the stories in English. So just get started to know more about Hinduism in Sanatan Dharam on your own podcast which is Hindu Mythology.
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Welcome to the Holy Watermelon podcast, where a Christian and an atheist talk about the weird and wonderful things that people do because of what they believe. It's a show about religious studies. Join us, Katie and Preston, as we dive into the world of comparative religion. We use humor and research to have real, challenging, and uproarious conversations about the world's religious traditions and behaviors. If you're interested in religious studies, learning about other people and cultures, ...
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Rahul N Singh host of The Bearded Mystic Podcast explores the Hindu philosophy of Advaita Vedanta or Nonduality in a very simple, direct and practical way. Episodes include discussions into eastern scriptures like The Bhagavad Gita, The Upanishads etc and discussions about everyday spirituality. Rahul has been on the spiritual path for over 20 years and has an open-minded approach to spirituality and finds that there is no one size fits all approach. Subscribe to the channel and don’t miss o ...
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The Bhagavata Podcast invites listeners on an engaging journey through the Bhagavata Purana, more commonly known as the Srimad Bhagavatam. Each episode features conversations between scholars, many of whom are also practitioners, as they reflect on and analyze a chapter of this text together. The podcast offers a unique blend of academic rigor and personal insight, providing fresh perspectives that illuminate the beauty and uniqueness of the Bhagavatam. In each episode, host Dr. Måns Broo, a ...
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Our mission is to share the wisdom of Vedanta (the knowledge of universal oneness) and the practical means for spiritual growth and happiness - enabling people to become positive contributors to society. The Podcast features the teachers of Chinmaya Mission, who capture the essence of the Bhagavad Geeta, the Upanishads and other ancient Hindu scriptures and bring them to us in a contemporary language with messages relevant to our times. Find more Geeta treasures including access to an exclus ...
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Understanding the concerns over EPIC-Aadhaar linkage
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On March 18, 2025, the Election Commission of India announced that its officials will hold talks with UIDAI experts for linking the Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) with Aadhaar. This linking is supposed to be voluntary, but there is some confusion as to whether the voter will really have any choice in the matter. There are also concerns that …
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Should the free movement regime between India and Myanmar remain?
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In February 2024, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the Myanmar border would be scrapped but there has neither been any notification by the Ministry of External Affairs in this regard nor any bilateral agreement with Myanmar so far. Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s insistence is said to …
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The Asian American community needs to destroy the myth of the model minority. We need to fight. | TX State Rep. Gene Wu
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In this episode HAF Managing Director Raj Rao speaks with Texas State Representative Gene Wu. They discuss the rise in anti-Asian and anti-Indian sentiment in recent months and years, the history of anti-Asian law and policy in the United States, the commonalities the Chinese and Indian communities share in the US, and how to organize against bigot…
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What Are You Going To Do On Another Planet
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“From the highest planet in the material world down to the lowest, all are places of misery wherein repeated birth and death take place. But one who attains to My abode, O son of Kunti, never takes birth again.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 8.16)By Krishna’s Mercy
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In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 29th March 2025, Michael discusses Śrī Aruṇācala Padigam verse 1. https://sriramanateachings.org/blog/2025/03/sri-arunacala-padigam-tamil-text.html#apad01 This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Ad-…
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Today's Talk: The Beginning and the End are One
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Each day we highlight a talk given by Phiroz — he gave this one at the Convent of the Cenacle, Grayshott, Hampshire on 3rd June 1983.By Phiroz Mehta
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Raising Conscious Children: Six Essential Reasons for Spiritual Education in a Chaotic World
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Send us a text Spiritual education forms an essential foundation for children's development, providing them with tools to understand themselves beyond grades, roles, and achievements. • Children need identity beyond ego – teaching them they are more than their name, gender, or achievements • Immunity to comparison and pressure helps children recogn…
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Tere Ehsaan Ka Badla Chukaya Ja Nahi Sakta : Ashram
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Tere Ehsaan Ka Badla Chukaya Ja Nahi Sakta : Ashram BhajanBy Ashram
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The Only Solution to Phone Addiction #DailyWisdom
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Set the context for a joyful, exuberant day with a short, powerful message from Sadhguru. Explore a range of subjects with Sadhguru, discover how every aspect of life can be a stepping stone, and learn to make the most of the potential that a human being embodies. Conscious Planet: https://www.consciousplanet.org Sadhguru App (Download): https://on…
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தந்தைக்கு தலைப்பிள்ளை காரியம் செய்வது ஏன்? Why eldest son for death rituals?
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தந்தைக்கு தலைப்பிள்ளை காரியம் செய்வது ஏன்?! Why elder son for doing death rituals..? கடைசியில் காரியம் செய்ய ஒரு மகன் வேண்டும் என்று சொல்வதைக் கேட்டிருக்கிறோம். அதில் மூத்த மகன் செய்தாலென்ன?! கடைசி மகன் செய்தாலென்னெ? இரண்டு பேரும் மகன்கள்தானே?! என்று எண்ணத் தோன்றுகிறது. ஆனால், அவர்களுக்கு இடையேயும் வித்தியாசம் உண்டு என்று கூறுகிறார் ஈஷா அறக்கட்டளை …
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The remaining part of Narad ji's previous birthBy Keerti
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How to Make Retirement Purposeful? | Life's Big Questions ft. Swami Swaroopananda | Episode 31
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Swami Swaroopananda, Global Head of Chinmaya Mission, is a revered spiritual leader known for his clear, profound Vedanta teachings. His wisdom guides many towards self-discovery and inner peace, making complex concepts accessible and inspiring globally.
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2429: Gradually The Yugala Kisora Become So Absorbed In This Pastime | Radha Rasa Sudhanidhi 124
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Recorded 27th April 2024visit: http://beautyofreallove.com/visit: https://sadhumaharaja.net/audio: https://tinyurl.com/BeautyOfRealLove#raganugabhakti #bhaktiyoga #radha
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2428: Krishna Plays His Enchanting Flute | Radha Rasa Sudhanidhi 121
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Recorded 25th April 2024visit: http://beautyofreallove.com/visit: https://sadhumaharaja.net/audio: https://tinyurl.com/BeautyOfRealLove#raganugabhakti #bhaktiyoga #radha
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2427: QA When We Can Feel Acceptance of Radharani | Italian Zoom
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Recorded 24th April 2024visit: http://beautyofreallove.com/visit: https://sadhumaharaja.net/audio: https://tinyurl.com/BeautyOfRealLove#raganugabhakti #bhaktiyoga #radha
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Five Reasons We Do Not Worship In Our Spare Time
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“Others will also ridicule and scorn saying, ‘This child is an asura but prays to the gods. It is like a cat offering prayers to a mouse or a peacock to a snake.’ This is indeed a bad omen, behavior resembling an enemy, as even after obtaining great wealth and power, an unintelligent person can fall down.” (Hiranyakashipu speaking to Prahlada, Nara…
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In 2012 Manga, a young Christian from northern Nigeria, was attacked and almost beheaded by armed men from the militant Islamist group, Boko Haram. The attackers forced Manga and his younger brother to witness their father’s brutal murder before turning their attention to them. Manga, now 33 years old, relates how that horrific ordeal has changed h…
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From Boredom to Enlightenment: Reimagining Spiritual Teachings
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Send us a text Spiritual practice can become routine and boring when we repeatedly hear the same teachings without changing our approach to receiving them, but by shifting how we listen and actively engaging with each concept on a personal level, we can transform even simple teachings into profound insights. • Finding spiritual teachings boring oft…
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Ep. 274 – The Creative Force of the Universe
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In this Q&A session from 1993, Ram Dass talks about his passions, the balance of separateness and unity, dealing with turmoil, the creative force of the universe, and more. This episode of Here and Now is from a Q&A session at an event in Boise, Idaho in April 1993. Ram Dass begins with questions about dealing with people who might not like you, wh…
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In this episode, we've completed chapter 14. We've talked about the equal vision of the Guna-Tita, one who has transcended the Gunas. To learn more about Kashi you can visit his website kashiji.net To join our live classes, you can join our WhatsApp group here Send us a text Support the show
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The intent of the creation is that you must be one with everything #DailyWisdom
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Set the context for a joyful, exuberant day with a short, powerful message from Sadhguru. Explore a range of subjects with Sadhguru, discover how every aspect of life can be a stepping stone, and learn to make the most of the potential that a human being embodies. Conscious Planet: https://www.consciousplanet.org Sadhguru App (Download): https://on…
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2426: Only Between Radha And Her Maidservants | German Zoom
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Recorded 21st April 2024visit: http://beautyofreallove.com/visit: https://sadhumaharaja.net/audio: https://tinyurl.com/BeautyOfRealLove#raganugabhakti #bhaktiyoga #radha
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2425: Sweet Is The Mood Of These Maidservants | Radha Rasa Sudhanidhi 118
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Recorded 21st April 2024visit: http://beautyofreallove.com/visit: https://sadhumaharaja.net/audio: https://tinyurl.com/BeautyOfRealLove#raganugabhakti #bhaktiyoga #radha
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2424: Unshaken Devotion For Sri Radha's Lotus Feet | Radha Rasa Sudhanidhi 118
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Recorded 21st April 2024visit: http://beautyofreallove.com/visit: https://sadhumaharaja.net/audio: https://tinyurl.com/BeautyOfRealLove#raganugabhakti #bhaktiyoga #radha
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2423: Premika Bhakta Prays For Devotional Service | Vilapa Kusumanjali 36 | Croatia Zoom
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Recorded 20th April 2024visit: http://beautyofreallove.com/visit: https://sadhumaharaja.net/audio: https://tinyurl.com/BeautyOfRealLove#raganugabhakti #bhaktiyoga #radha
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4. Isha Upanishad | Mantra 3 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
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The Isha Upanishad (Sanskrit: ईशोपनिषद्, IAST: Īśopaniṣad), also known as Shri Ishopanishad, Ishavasya Upanishad, or Vajasaneyi Samhita Upanishad, is one of the shortest Upanishads, embedded as the final chapter (adhyāya) of the Shukla Yajurveda. It is a Mukhya (primary, principal) Upanishad, and is known in two recensions, called Kanva (VSK) and M…
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“This divine energy of Mine, consisting of the three modes of material nature, is difficult to overcome. But those who have surrendered unto Me can easily cross beyond it.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.14)By Krishna’s Mercy
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Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 85 – March 30, 2025
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Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 85 tatrāsādhāraṇaṁ harṣaṁ lapsyase mat-prasādataḥ vilambaṁ pathi kutrāpi mā kuruṣva kathañcana TRANSLATION “By My mercy, there you will obtain extraordinary pleasure. Go, and don’t delay anywhere on the road for any reason.”
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The fundamental responsibility that you have towards yourself is to keep yourself blissful #DailyWisdom
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Set the context for a joyful, exuberant day with a short, powerful message from Sadhguru. Explore a range of subjects with Sadhguru, discover how every aspect of life can be a stepping stone, and learn to make the most of the potential that a human being embodies. Conscious Planet: https://www.consciousplanet.org Sadhguru App (Download): https://on…
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Hebrews 2020: We See Jesus ( Increment 377 ) - "Intent on the Reality of Jesus’ Body and Blood (A Sermon at the Edge of the Eschaton {SEE})"
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Pastor Alan R. Knapp discusses the topic of "Intent on the Reality of Jesus’ Body and Blood (A Sermon at the Edge of the Eschaton {SEE})" in his series entitled "Hebrews 2020: We See Jesus" This is Increment 377 and it focuses on the following verses: Psalm 116:13; 1 Corinthians 11:24-32; Hebrews 10:29-30…
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Why Do People Insist On Waiting For Pratyaksha Pramana
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“Vedic knowledge is called shabda-pramana. Another name is shruti. Shruti means that this knowledge has to be received simply by aural reception. The Vedas instruct that in order to understand transcendental knowledge, we have to hear from the authority.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Shri Ishopanishad, Introduction)…
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Beyond Manifestation: How Advaita Vedanta Challenges the Law of Attraction
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Send us a text Rahul explores the fundamental differences between the Law of Attraction and Advaita Vedanta, revealing why manifestation practices often hinder rather than help spiritual seekers on the path to lasting happiness. • Law of Attraction focuses on fulfilling ego desires while Advaita Vedanta aims to transcend them • The world in Advaita…
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If you become a wonderful person, the most wonderful things will come your way naturally #DailyWisdom
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நன்மை கிடைக்க நாம் என்ன செய்ய வேண்டும்?| For Well being..
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நன்மை என்றால் என்ன? What is Well being? Conscious Planet: https://www.consciousplanet.org Sadhguru App (Download): https://onelink.to/sadhguru__app Official Sadhguru Website: https://isha.sadhguru.org Sadhguru Exclusive: https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/sadhguru-exclusive Inner engineering Online: https://isha.co/IYO தொலைநோக்குப் பார்வை கொண்ட ஒரு யோ…
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2422: In Spiritual Life Be Like Small Child | Russian Zoom
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2421: Confidential Service To Radha | Radha Rasa Sudhanidhi 116
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Recorded 20th April 2024If we can attain the confidential service of the very form of complete love-rasa , Sri Radhika, the daughter of the chief of Vraja Maharaja Vrishabhanu, then what is the use of religious principles, the gods, regulated devotion to the Supreme Lord or even endeavours to associate with Shymasundara's dear devotees to us?visit:…
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