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Swamiji slept for sometimes after lunch and by 3 pm he was ready to participate in what was going to be Intense Sessions for discourse, where the questions on deep spiritual knowledge are asked by people already initiated as distinct from first sessions in which people seeking guidance and answers are people living normal household lives . It was the second sessions which results in discourses of higher understandings and which would be reproduced in book form as well as audio video presentations . After Swamiji settled down on dias he looked at the audience. There were people already initiated  and they would seek to clear their doubts . They were all on path of liberation and had reached some distance . First to ask questions was Swami Surya lovingly called Chote Swamiji , he was the favourite disciple of Swamiji and had imbibed the qualities of his Guru and was looking after the welfare projects of the Commune. ” What is truth of Death ? Is it end of life? ” Chote Swamiji as...

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Camping has always been a recreational activity, which lets one sink into the lap of nature away from all the chaos and commotion. It has picked up exceptionally well in India, recently. Travelers are now giving hotels and resorts a miss in order to explore local and outside experiences. Even though the term camping is pretty synonymous as a male specific activity, it's all in the past now, because now women are equally great at roughing it up. Where women today are effortlessly running businesses, managing households, dominating politics, it is no revelation that they seek and love adventure as much as men do. Move over kitty parties,a better way to catch up with your friends is now around a campfire, kayaking down a stream or hiking. The thought of camping had been very intimidating being a woman because of Sanitation: The horror of improper sanitation, water deficit, not having the accessibility of basic necessities and unhygienic lavatories pose as a humungous problem for ...

Human evolution is a biological as well as spiritual process,' opined the American sage Ralph Waldo Emerson. In fact, it's more of a spiritual process than being a biological one. Mind you, here spirituality has nothing to do with religion, god or any esoteric mumbo-jumbo. Evolution is a qualitative mutation, 'a meditative surging ahead' according to Eckhart Tolle. It's a continuous process that goes on till an individual finds his/her spiritual or meaningful anchorage in this world.  When Buddha's disciple Vaishampayan was grappling with the purpose of human life and trying to understand the whole spectrum of spirituality, his master Buddha told him, 'Look into yourself. Peep into your existence and dive into your inner self, you'll get the meaning of your existence on earth. You need no master, guru or god to know that from the outside. Because, Truth has to be experienced through spiritual evolution and not through vicarious experiences of other...

Environmental conservation is the call of today’s world and for those young brave hearts who are motivated by adventure and trekking trails, here’s some interesting news. Alipurduar’s Nanda Devi Foundation is readying itself to host an annual nature study, adventure and rock climbing camp with school and college-goers from 26 to 31December. Jay Shankar Pal Chaudhury, secretary, Nanda Devi Foundation commented, “The camp is open for the younger lot in between 4-35 years. There would be around 150 school and college students making their presence in the upcoming nature study camp. It will be held at Howda, Alipurduar, located at a distance of around three km from Jayanti in the buffer zone of Buxa Tiger Reserve. The nature study camp will comprise bird and butterfly watching and identifying medicinal flora and ayurvedic herbs. The adventure activities will include ways to rescue individuals from natural calamities like flood. The students will be imparted training on how to sav...

In 1931, Airstream began with Wally Byam’s dream: to design a travel trailer that would move like a stream of air, be light enough to be towed by a car, and create first-class accommodations anywhere. Wally’s focus on sleek and highly efficient design is a value we have maintained through the decades. The Airstream Globetrotter is our latest iteration of commitment to Wally’s vision. This trailer is a celebration of European design. With its soft curves and symmetry, the Globetrotter offers a clean, uncluttered look that celebrates simplicity and order. It’s our most design-forward Airstream that feels as comfortable as it is cosmopolitan. Part of our mission has always been, “To open a whole world of new experiences…a new dimension in enjoyment where travel, adventure, and good fellowship are your constant companions.” To us, innovation is just as important as maintaining the classic Airstream look and feel. As we launch our latest designs and continue looking forward to offer peo...

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We are living in times when our society is profoundly divided on many issues. One of the most frequently asked questions of me, as a pastor, is: “How do I talk to my friends, relatives or loved ones about difficult issues? It seems like every time we speak on subjects like politics or religion, the discussion ends in acrimony, hard feelings and shouting.” This is my suggestion: Stop talking and start listening to what your friend or relative is saying. The first principle of humanist religion is every person is a person of inherent worth and dignity. It is, therefore, incumbent upon us to give those folks with whom we disagree an ear, even though he or she may seem like a complete nut job. (You may seem pretty wacko to him or her, too.) It is my opinion that the only way we are going to heal the political divide in our society is to start talking to each other, and, for those of us who profess to a religion, consider deep listening as a spiritual discipline. The obje...

Millennials,  we are told , have a different attitude to work than their elders. They want to work for organisations committed to values and ethics, where there is a higher purpose than simply making a profit. Businesses wanting to attract the best millennial talent might therefore learn a few lessons from ancient spiritual teachings, such as those of Buddhism. The fourth largest religion in the world has been focused on attaining a higher meaning and following the path to  moksha  – liberation – since the sixth century. Organisations, especially in the non-profit and charity sector, can re-energise their employees by aligning the way they measure performance with the principles of Buddhism. This could also improve productivity, an important measure of economic activity and living standards. These were the findings of our  research . We interviewed 63 executives from not-for-profit organisations and found that most had simply imported practices and strate...

Nagpur: A guest lecture on the topic 'Spirituality and poetry' was jointly organized by Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Adhyasan and the Department of English, Nagpur University (NU) where eminent linguist, critic and activist Ganesh Devy delivered a lecture on Friday. The programme, which was held at the university campus, began with the welcome address by Pramod Munghate, officiating head, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Chair. "The Adhyasan was installed chiefly to understand and add up to Tukadoji Maharaj's literary knowledge. With the same objective, we conduct such events so as to provide a much-needed insight to the students and faculty," Munghate said. Devy, beginning with his speech and justifying his presence at NU said, "Our nation has passed surplus amount of time thinking about itself and trying to form an identity in which Tukadoji played a significant role. My sole purpose of delivering the lecture is to pay tribute to Tukadoji." Begin...

Alison Lockett-Burke, from Aigburth, is raising money to help support the Paper Cup Project An intrepid charity fund-raiser is set to climb to the rooftop of the world - to help people in Liverpool who don’t have a roof over their heads.Alison Lockett-Burke will trek to the base camp of Mount Everest in a bid to support volunteers offering help to  rough sleepers on the city’s streets. The 37-year-old - who co-founded  Liverpool city centre  hangouts HUS and the Baltic Social - will climb above 17,000ft in her efforts to help tackle homelessness in Liverpool. Alison left for Nepal on Wednesday and aims to reach Everest base camp while on a 20-day trek taking in some of the world’s highest mountain passes. Taking on the challenge with her dad, she will be supporting the Paper Cup Project - a volunteer-led scheme that goes out onto the streets every week to offer hot food and support to rough sleepers. Explaining why she is taking on the Himalayas for the group...

I strongly believe that Indian classical music is the spiritual journey of our nation. It not only makes us introvert and calm, but also comprises healing property. Indian classical music is something, which creates spiritual bliss, firstly delights the performer himself and then, is shared by the listeners, making them relaxed mentally. This is the essence of our classical music even today, opined Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, internationally famed Santoor player and recipient of Padmashri, Padma Vibhushan, Sangeet Natak Academy and many other prestigious awards. Pandit Shivkumar Sharma was in the city to perform in a function on Thursday. It may be mentioned that Pandit Shivkumar and santoor are synonymous and their existence is hard to be imagined separately. Santoor, a folk instrument, originated in Kashmir, is now acknowledged as a classical instrument due to the persistent efforts and determination of Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. He is an optimist and flawless musician, who is ver...

Meet the  rescue dog who overcame her fear  of noise and people by going on hikes and adventures including abseiling and ziplining, and has picked up more than 22K Instagram followers along the way. Five-year-old Pit Mix Penni spent the beginning of her life locked in the basement of a drug house where she was subjected to physical abuse and mental anguish from the owners. Meet the  rescue dog who overcame her fear  of noise and people by going on hikes and adventures including abseiling and ziplining, and has picked up more than 22K Instagram followers along the way. Five-year-old Pit Mix Penni spent the beginning of her life locked in the basement of a drug house where she was subjected to physical abuse and mental anguish from the owners. “I’m not exaggerating at all when I say that she was terrified by everything,” he said. “At the time, I lived in a busy town in New Jersey. Because of the noise, I often had to wait until late at night to walk her. If...