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The Story Of Ramana Maharshi: Reaching Home

Posted on March 10, 2012 by admin

On 30th December 1879 a child named Venkataraman was born to Sundaram Aiyar (father) and Alagammal (Mother) in the village of Tiruchuli, 30 miles south of Madurai, in the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India. This boy was destined … Continue reading →

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The Height Of A Skyscraper

Posted on March 10, 2012 by admin

This was a question in a physics degree exam at the University of Copenhagen: “Describe how to determine the height of a skyscraper with a barometer.” A student replied: “You tie a long piece of string to the neck of … Continue reading →

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Oh English!

Posted on March 10, 2012 by admin

The English language is evolving and spreading. Just like the English of the middle ages would be unrecognizable today, the English that will be spoken next century will be much different from what we hear today. Why? Thanks to the … Continue reading →

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The End Of Suffering

Posted on March 3, 2012 by admin

This stunning video will transport you in space and time. You will find yourself in the mountainous regions of the Himalayas in a time when the great Buddha walked the earth. The journey commences with the sound of a bell … Continue reading →

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The Fourth State Of Consciousness

Posted on March 3, 2012 by admin

It is commonly suggested that there are three states of consciousness: Sleep, Dream, and Awake. Some mystics add a fourth state called “Superconsciousness”. This state is supposed to be “above” the normal three states of consciousness and it is the … Continue reading →

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