The document discusses the principles of Sanathana Dharma and how Indian values have declined over time. It outlines the essence of Sanathana Dharma, including that one great power pervades all and we have the potential to realize our oneness with that power. It then discusses how intellectualism, invasions, lack of unity, and neglect of values have led to a decline in Indian culture and society. The document concludes by providing recommendations on how to strengthen Indian values through practices like celebrating festivals, reading scriptures, active citizenship, and collective functioning.
Welcome to Issue 5 of Heartfulness Magazine, which honors the transmission of wisdom through the ages from our elders. Enjoy articles that speak to the potency of inner beauty, conscious parenting, vibrational compatibility and the gratitude of a garden harvest. The children’s section encourages youngsters to learn about star constellations and listen to an original story about a little girl who befriends a star. We invite you to cross this Wisdom Bridge with us to learn from our past to build a brighter future.
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A handbook released on the occasion of International Men's Day on the status of men in India - the type of biased laws they face and the mental trauma they undergo.
Gear Cutting Presentation for Polytechnic College Students of Indiakichu
This presentation was made by me to supplement classroom lecture on Gear Cutting technology as part of the Machine Shop technology module for IV Semester of DME and DAE students of K Scheme. Useful for Polytechnic College Students of India.
This presentation was made by me for the students of Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, India on the emerging trends in web technologies using xml and mashups.
Welcome to Issue 5 of Heartfulness Magazine, which honors the transmission of wisdom through the ages from our elders. Enjoy articles that speak to the potency of inner beauty, conscious parenting, vibrational compatibility and the gratitude of a garden harvest. The children’s section encourages youngsters to learn about star constellations and listen to an original story about a little girl who befriends a star. We invite you to cross this Wisdom Bridge with us to learn from our past to build a brighter future.
Subscriptions: subscriptions@heartfulnessmagazine.com
General enquiries: info@heartfulnessmagazine.com
A handbook released on the occasion of International Men's Day on the status of men in India - the type of biased laws they face and the mental trauma they undergo.
Gear Cutting Presentation for Polytechnic College Students of Indiakichu
This presentation was made by me to supplement classroom lecture on Gear Cutting technology as part of the Machine Shop technology module for IV Semester of DME and DAE students of K Scheme. Useful for Polytechnic College Students of India.
This presentation was made by me for the students of Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, India on the emerging trends in web technologies using xml and mashups.
Heartfulness Magazine - July 2019(Volume 4, Issue 7)heartfulness
Building bridges between younger and old brings with it a sense of continuity from past, to present, to future: grandparents with grandchildren; community elders in youth; ancient knowledge and traditions with modern society. In this edition, various authors share their wisdom bridges: Daaji, Elaine K. Williams, Robert Chilton, Kathleen Scarboro, Vikram Sridhar, and more. There is an inspiring report about the recent “Spirit of Humanity Forum” of thought leaders in Reykjavik, Iceland, and we discover more about consciousness, beauty, silence and how our inner state determines what sort of leader we are. Daaji continues with Yogic Psychology by exploring some of the obstacles to physical and mental health.
International-Mindedness_ A Necessity for the 21st-Century Learner.pptxAdvanced Academy
What is International Mindedness?
Understanding that people may influence the situation of the world by being aware of its reality and accepting the duty to act accordingly is known as having an international mindset.
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Supplemental Readings/Native American Contributions.pdf
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Supplemental Readings/Cultural Value Comparisons.doc
Cultural Value Comparisons
Cultural Values and Stereoty pes—Red Voices 7
INDIAN CULTURES
Few Material Things
- Timeliness and grace of giving are virtues to be admired. Members of tribes are often suspicious of individuals who collect many material possessions. Some tribes even hold celebrations and give away most of their possessions to others as "love gifts" or "honor gifts."
Today Concept
Indian people generally live each day as it comes. Plans for tomorrow are left until the future becomes the present. To be occupied with things and events too far into the future is to invite trouble and threatening influence for those future plans.
Non-Competition
What one is going to do or have in life is not an issue in the Indian home. Tribal cohesion, tribal solidarity and tribal prosperity are ideals that all work together. There is a decided "us," "we," "our" orientation to possessions and to success. Indian people, however, are very competitive in sport. Sports are games. Life is not a game.
Shame
Personal actions are based upon what rewards behavior will invite. No guilt is experienced over the act of wrong-doing itself. Disciplinary practices among Indian groups often include shaming an individual, but once this is done, no guilty feeling is held by an individual, and the group forgets the transgression. The personal shame and public ridicule arising from the negative fruition of poor behavior and/or poor judgment comprises the punishment.
Time is Unimportant
Time is a very relative thing. Clocks are not watched. One does things as they need to be done. "Indian Time" means when everyone gets there. A community meeting can be set for 1:00 p.m. and people will come as near that rime as they wish. So the meeting may actually begin an hour or two later, and this bothers no one. There will always be time in which things can be done, so pressure to do things at specific times is foreign to native peoples. The concept of "wasting time" is not understood, i.e., as long as a person is breathing, living and occupying space in the physical world, that person is not "wasting time."
NON-INDIAN CULTURES
Many Material Things
Wealth is measured in terms of material accumulation. Many such possessions often constitute "status symbols" and are considered highly desirable. The accumulation of possessions is directly related to the happiness of an individual both now and in the future.
Tomorrow Concept
Non-Indians are very concerned with the future. Such items as insurance, savings for college, plans for vacation, etc., suggest to what extent non-Indians hold this value. "I am the master of my fate and the architect of my future" is an oft-heard phrase.
Competition
What one is goin ...
Digital Media Literacy: Why Character Matters
This presentation was given at the C3 Technology Conference at LMU sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, 8/11/15
http://c3techconf.la-archdiocese.org/?page_id=254
Participants will leave with…
Participants will come way with a clear, accessible understanding of what media literacy is in the digital age and why it is imperative that character education, beginning in the family, be integrated across the curriculum for all other literacies to build on. They will come away with practical skills that they can apply immediately in life, faith, catechesis, and education. As catechists, teachers, parents and ministers, it is not enough to know "how." We are called to be faithful citizens in the digital universe and character education is the basic human foundation on which to build the moral, faithful citizen with an informed conscience and vibrant faith life.
As part of the workshop, you will…
Look at various samples of digital media and apply two methods for critical thinking to share with those with whom you share faith and a list of online resources to aid your family, educational and pastoral ministry.
Swami Vivekanand is great hindu monk who spread the message of vedants in western world. He leave this mortal world in the age of 39 years only but his world will give light to the world forver to the humanity.
This was presented by me on 2008-02-01 in the Free and Open Source Conference held at Chennai, India under the auspices of Indian Linux Users Group and National Resource Centre for Free and Open Source Software, Government of India.
This contains commentary on the famous Thiruppavai verses of Andal by Srikanthan. These verses are sung during the month of Markazhi (Margaseersham).
Important:-
Use "Full View" to enable easy reading the text.
Heartfulness Magazine - July 2019(Volume 4, Issue 7)heartfulness
Building bridges between younger and old brings with it a sense of continuity from past, to present, to future: grandparents with grandchildren; community elders in youth; ancient knowledge and traditions with modern society. In this edition, various authors share their wisdom bridges: Daaji, Elaine K. Williams, Robert Chilton, Kathleen Scarboro, Vikram Sridhar, and more. There is an inspiring report about the recent “Spirit of Humanity Forum” of thought leaders in Reykjavik, Iceland, and we discover more about consciousness, beauty, silence and how our inner state determines what sort of leader we are. Daaji continues with Yogic Psychology by exploring some of the obstacles to physical and mental health.
International-Mindedness_ A Necessity for the 21st-Century Learner.pptxAdvanced Academy
What is International Mindedness?
Understanding that people may influence the situation of the world by being aware of its reality and accepting the duty to act accordingly is known as having an international mindset.
Supplemental Readings/.DS_Store
__MACOSX/Supplemental Readings/._.DS_Store
Supplemental Readings/Native American Contributions.pdf
__MACOSX/Supplemental Readings/._Native American Contributions.pdf
Supplemental Readings/Cultural Value Comparisons.doc
Cultural Value Comparisons
Cultural Values and Stereoty pes—Red Voices 7
INDIAN CULTURES
Few Material Things
- Timeliness and grace of giving are virtues to be admired. Members of tribes are often suspicious of individuals who collect many material possessions. Some tribes even hold celebrations and give away most of their possessions to others as "love gifts" or "honor gifts."
Today Concept
Indian people generally live each day as it comes. Plans for tomorrow are left until the future becomes the present. To be occupied with things and events too far into the future is to invite trouble and threatening influence for those future plans.
Non-Competition
What one is going to do or have in life is not an issue in the Indian home. Tribal cohesion, tribal solidarity and tribal prosperity are ideals that all work together. There is a decided "us," "we," "our" orientation to possessions and to success. Indian people, however, are very competitive in sport. Sports are games. Life is not a game.
Shame
Personal actions are based upon what rewards behavior will invite. No guilt is experienced over the act of wrong-doing itself. Disciplinary practices among Indian groups often include shaming an individual, but once this is done, no guilty feeling is held by an individual, and the group forgets the transgression. The personal shame and public ridicule arising from the negative fruition of poor behavior and/or poor judgment comprises the punishment.
Time is Unimportant
Time is a very relative thing. Clocks are not watched. One does things as they need to be done. "Indian Time" means when everyone gets there. A community meeting can be set for 1:00 p.m. and people will come as near that rime as they wish. So the meeting may actually begin an hour or two later, and this bothers no one. There will always be time in which things can be done, so pressure to do things at specific times is foreign to native peoples. The concept of "wasting time" is not understood, i.e., as long as a person is breathing, living and occupying space in the physical world, that person is not "wasting time."
NON-INDIAN CULTURES
Many Material Things
Wealth is measured in terms of material accumulation. Many such possessions often constitute "status symbols" and are considered highly desirable. The accumulation of possessions is directly related to the happiness of an individual both now and in the future.
Tomorrow Concept
Non-Indians are very concerned with the future. Such items as insurance, savings for college, plans for vacation, etc., suggest to what extent non-Indians hold this value. "I am the master of my fate and the architect of my future" is an oft-heard phrase.
Competition
What one is goin ...
Digital Media Literacy: Why Character Matters
This presentation was given at the C3 Technology Conference at LMU sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, 8/11/15
http://c3techconf.la-archdiocese.org/?page_id=254
Participants will leave with…
Participants will come way with a clear, accessible understanding of what media literacy is in the digital age and why it is imperative that character education, beginning in the family, be integrated across the curriculum for all other literacies to build on. They will come away with practical skills that they can apply immediately in life, faith, catechesis, and education. As catechists, teachers, parents and ministers, it is not enough to know "how." We are called to be faithful citizens in the digital universe and character education is the basic human foundation on which to build the moral, faithful citizen with an informed conscience and vibrant faith life.
As part of the workshop, you will…
Look at various samples of digital media and apply two methods for critical thinking to share with those with whom you share faith and a list of online resources to aid your family, educational and pastoral ministry.
Swami Vivekanand is great hindu monk who spread the message of vedants in western world. He leave this mortal world in the age of 39 years only but his world will give light to the world forver to the humanity.
This was presented by me on 2008-02-01 in the Free and Open Source Conference held at Chennai, India under the auspices of Indian Linux Users Group and National Resource Centre for Free and Open Source Software, Government of India.
This contains commentary on the famous Thiruppavai verses of Andal by Srikanthan. These verses are sung during the month of Markazhi (Margaseersham).
Important:-
Use "Full View" to enable easy reading the text.
This presentation by Aravindan Neelakantan, a dedicated social worker from Kanyakumari, portrays the underlying spirit of devotion towards Lord Krishna combined with the glory of Bharath in the National Anthem of India. It also dispels the false notion that the song eulogizes King George V.
டாவின்ஸி கோட் திரைப்படம் இந்தியாவில் ஏன் தடை செய்யப்பட்டது? மறைக்கப்பட்ட உண்மைகள் வெளிவந்துவிடும் என்றா? திறைமறைவு உண்மைகளை தெளிவாக்குகிறது இந்த பவர்பாயிண்ட்.
I presented this for the benefit of the managers of Locomotive Workshops, Southern Railway, Chennai, India. In addition to general information on te effective use of internet, it contains certain India-specific links.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLD
Sanathana Dharma
1. The Great Way of Life
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
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2. The Essence of Sanathana Dharma
s One Great Power pervades all and sustains everything
s We are that One, potentially
s There is a past and hence a future
s Every soul transmigrates
s Creation is the biggest blessing
s To be born as a human being is a rare privilege and a
great responsibility
s Self Realization is the individual goal
s Active concern for the welfare of all living beings is
everyone’s responsibility
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3. The Essence of Sanathana Dharma
s Every one has a right to design his own path. No one has
a right to interfere in other’s faith.
s Everything in creation has come to be on the basis of
trigunaas
s Ignorance causes karma. Karma results in birth. Birth is
the opportunity to achieve freedom.
s Each one to his destiny
s Mind is the reason for bondage and freedom
s Freedom here and now is the goal
s Every plane in cosmos and every field of life has its own
set of rules. They must not be mixed up.
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4. Dharma governed Life
s Dharma is appropriateness in thought, action and attitude
Satguru Sivananda Murty
s Differs from plane to plane, time to time, circumstance to
circumstance and person to person
s Dharma is like the cow. It nourishes him who protects it.
Satguru Sivananda Murty
s The basis for any thought, word and deed
s No one is above dharma
s Spirituality is the goal, backdrop and undercurrent. Every
aspect of life was considered as an avenue leading
towards that.
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5. Everything in its place
s Four stages of life – childhood, youth, adulthood,
and old age
s Four stations in life – student, householder, mendicant,
and the ultimate walker
s Four concepts of life – dharma, material life, desire,
and deliverance
s Dharma rules all
s Inter-dependence is creation’s mega message
s Dharma ensures order, civility, ethics, and morality. It is
the platform for conducting life and launch pad for soaring
unto the sky.
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6. Why was the past glorious?
s The highest wisdom was available even before the first
human being was born here, like milk being ready in
mother’s bosom even before the child is born Satguru Sivananda Murty
s Nothing can be created. Experience is discovery and not
creation. Creation is for experience.
s Truth is the height of wisdom and its basis at once
s A transparent and open system
s Religion was a part of culture
Satguru Sivananda Murty
s Where religion ends, spirituality begins Satguru Sivananda Murty
s Wisdom was not a classified secret. Nor was it easy to
obtain. The highest wisdom demanded sustained tapas.
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7. Civility at its best?
s Vedas are revelations of the experience of Truth, as
perceived by the Rishis
s They are universal, secular and all encompassing
s Truth was offered. Nothing was imposed on anyone.
s The disciple could differ from the Guru. There was no
dispute. They agreed to disagree!
s Truth alone was sought and spoken
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8. Bharath, the glorious land
s Cradle of Wisdom. Origin of Yoga. Fountainhead of fine
arts. Pinnacle of civilizations.
s Gods walked and lived among men
s Rishis could even correct Gods. They lived like ordinary
men.
s Spirituality is the core-character of Bharath
s The Guru of mankind
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10. The Story of Decline
s Tapas...Vedas...Yagnaas...Temples...
s Intellectualism – spirit of experience overshadowed by
schools of philosophy
s Vain display of wealth
s Arts became avenues of pleasure
s Personal whims imposed on people at large
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11. The Intellectual Onslaught
s Philosophies at loggerheads
s Neglect of the common man
s Voluminous works confused the average man
s Religions forgot the original purpose and the essential
unity
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12. The Invasions
s Islam
s Christianity – Europeans
s Communism
s The IT onslaught and the Western Influence
s Inner enemies
s Lack of Unity
s Values not passed on to the next generation
s Confusion, pressure, conflict, guilt etc.
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13. The Impact
s Mediocrity replacing quality in all aspects of life
s Corruption in society
s Absence of citizenship
s Loss of knowledge and values
s Prophetiesm – spurious religious schools
s Patriotism eroded. No sense of belonging.
s Values ridiculed today, will not even be remembered
tomorrow. Two generations are at crossroads.
s Whatever we lose by way of ancient Indian values will be
lost to humanity forever
Satguru Sivananda Murty
s Humanity’s well-being depends on the health of Indian
values
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15. Home sweet home…
s Pray we must
s Take marriage seriously
s Treat family as priority
s Celebrate festivals with awareness/knowledge
s Observe occasions like Guru Poornima
s Plan pilgrimages
s Practice vegetarianism
s Eat together at least once every day
s Have time for discussion
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16. Read History With…
s Eyes and mind wide open
s Some knowledge of astrology
s Study of Astronomy
s A sense of responsibility
s Children
s Establish the truth
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17. Read Scriptures
s The Originals
s Bhagavad Gita for Attitude
s Patanjali Yoga Sutras for yoga
s Ramayana for Idealism in routine life
s Mahabharatha for understanding dharma
s Biographies/works of Saints
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18. Active Citizenship
s Citizenship is seizing initiative; collective functioning
s Collect facts, discuss with friends and circulate comments
s Practice reaction as a religion
s Create websites in English, Tamil, and Hindi
s Pressure the media
s Address two generations
s Organize campaigns, protests
s Do not miss the opportunity to appreciate
s Have a citizens’ forum
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19. Collective Functioning
s Letters... letters… letters
s Observe National Days
s Remember the poignant moments in our history and keep
the children enlightened
s Cultural Events during festivals
s Worship a Deity together every month
s Booklets on symbolism, burning socio-religious issues,
worship and important quotes from scriptures
s Organize Satsanghs and Sankeertans
s Stay together under one umbrella
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20. Basic Questions
s What have you done with yourself?
s What has been your contribution to society?
s What do you represent?
s When do you propose to retire?
s Do you consider your life a success?
s What have you understood of life?
s What is your message?
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