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Consciousness is brain’s user-illusion of itself

The Cartesian notion of consciousness and the relation between the body and mind has been at the heart of modern Western thought, with Descartes positing consciousness as the one undeniable and certain...

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The future belongs to meritocracy

Democracy cannot be the highest possibility man can attain. It is good in comparison to other forms of govt that have preceded it, but not something that can succeed it. I call that meritocracy. I...

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The kernel of limitless joy

by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev Unlike temporary ecstasy, true bliss is an innate, self-sustaining essence within us; by exploring the layers of our existence through practices of yoga, we can access...

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There are new possibilities in victory and defeat

By Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev ​​Swami Vivekananda famously said, “You will be nearer to Heaven through football than through the study of the Gita.” That line is a wonderful reminder to the self when we...

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Haj Is Akin To Visiting The Almighty

by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan Haj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, is a profound act of worship in Islam. It is obligatory only for those in good health and who can afford the journey. Those who are...

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Meditation Could Be An Antidote To Drugs

by Osho If a person is addicted to drugs, the problem is not the drugs; the problem is why he is addicted to drugs – because life gives no joy, life is so empty, so...

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Being aware transforms our popcorn mind

By Pulkit Sharma A recent study published in Nature Communications journal has revealed that our attention span, or the ability to focus on something for an extended period, is becoming shorter. In...

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Finding joy in little things is a game-changer

By Jaya Row Life can be tough. It throws challenges at us, but even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. Joy isn’t reserved for rare, monumental occasions. It’s constantly present. You just...

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Understanding our common, universal, ultimate Goal.

1. ‘The whole world is full of the Lord, open your eyes and see Him’. ‘Each soul is potentially divine. The goal is to manifest the divinity within’. ‘All the books contained in the Upanishads...

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Beloved five

It was the year 1699, Vaisakhi Day Guruji invited followers to come his way From directions all From old to small They came to hear what Guruji had to say Countless stories about forced conversions...

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Nirvana

After wandering around day and night Gautama found a big peepal tree in sight Something about that tree Told him he’ll be set free He decided to meditate till he sees the light Many questions,...

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Break free

Lines forgotten But a stage is a stage Perform any ways Pencil unsharpened But a page is a page Write any ways Color faded But a canvas is a canvas Paint any ways Broken wings...

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Prism

The violet fields cover this fragrant flowery land Teaching me how to spread love from where I stand The indigo world swims effortlessly below the sea Telling me to keep flowing whatever the situation...

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Devotion

Never tired of their own praises they sang Anger, greed, and lust decided to form a gang “Ego”, they agreed on a name Kidnapping, their main game They invited arrogance to also hang For their...

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Honor

How do you honor this Devi? She bailed you out each time you were short on rent Busy or not, she showed up smiling at every event You always felt she was happier than you...

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Oneness

We are bound as one Any city, city block Any street, street walk Any state, statewide Any country, countryside Any form, formation Any destiny, destination Any face, facet Any plane, planet We are...

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Inner strength

They said, go see him before you start anything new I got on the road and didn’t stop until I got there There was a huge line at his house, just to get a view...

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Wings

From an egg to caterpillar I crawled for years in dirt From one patch to another I chased impulses that left me hurt From caterpillar to cocoon my outer form slowly changed From impulsiveness to...

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Divine play

All of life’s dimensions profound All of world’s beauty around We don’t see How can we? With so much fear and hate abound To witness this leela, His divine play You don’t need to go...

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Complete

When my consciousness meets my energy, I am awakened When my intent meets my strength, I am invincible When my emotions meet my glory, I am harmonious When my deeds meet my light, I am...

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