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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/415-million-people-exited-poverty-in-india-in-15-years-un-report/articleshow/101678289.cms?from=mdr https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-registers-remarkable-reduction-in-poverty-415-million-people-out-of-poverty-level-in-just-15-years-un-11689055801549.html A total of 415 million people moved out of poverty in India within just 15 years from 2005/2006 to 2019/2021, the UN said on Tuesday. With this data, the UN highlights the remarkable achievement by the world's most populous nation. There are many cases of young entrepreneurs of poverty stricken families striking it rich as well through entrepreneurship, so it is not just the rich getting richer. https://yourstory.com/2023/05/rags-to-riches-inspiring-tales-of-indian-entrepreneurs https://www.theceo.in/success-stories/rags-to-riches-stories-of-indian-entrepreneurs

Too much is made of India's poverty over here. As per Forbes, India was the richest nation in the world in the 16th century and became one of the poorest nations on earth under incompetent British administration, till they left. The Indian ocean is the only ocean on earth named after a nation, due to the heavy commercial traffic and shipping that took place in the Indian ocean by the countries of the world seeking to trade with India. The north and southern american continents were discovered by Colombus and others seeking an alternative trade route to India. At present India is the fastest growing economy on earth, minting billionaires and millionaires (in dollar terms), with each passing day. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-to-be-fastest-growing-economy-for-next-three-years-sp-global-ratings/articleshow/101276724.cms?from=mdr It has also replaced the UK as the fifth largest economy on earth at the moment. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/09/india-uk-fifth-largest-economy-world

It may look simple enough but it is a hard task because of the habitual thinking and emoting of the mind. Any random memory or thought can pull one out of present moment awareness and deceive one to live in the past through memory or future through imagination. When the misery of such incessant thinking and emoting becomes highly painful leading to psychological suffering, those who are aware of this process, can immediately anchor themselves in the present moment , meditate or observe their breathing, and thereby stabilise their mind reducing psychological pain effectively. Those who are not aware of this process, however will have to suffer a lot incessantly from anxiety and psychological pain, as they do not know how to switch off their runaway mind. This can eventually result in mental illnesses and also bodily illness through psychosomatic suggestion.

It's sad that the Saudi-Israeli talks leading to a formal diplomatic relationship are now disrupted, possibly permanently. Israel should look at the bigger picture, ensure the safety of its citizens, neutralize the hostiles and at the same time ensure that the peace talks go on schedule. Responses should be regulated and excesses by it will eliminate any goodwill it enjoys from the world at the moment, as well as effectively disrupting the strategic Israel-Saudi talks and undermine its other diplomatic achievements. I believe that Israel should have anticipated this attack considering the anniversary of the Yum Kippur war between Israel and Arab states, exactly around 50 years back. They had unfortunately lowered their guard due to the festival season it seems.

India successfully launched the Aditya mission to study the sun on September 5,2023. https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/aditya-l1-launch-live-updates-isro-first-solar-mission-aditya-l1-to-be-launched-today-8919603/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagrange_point

There is a Reality which is Indivisible, One, Alone, the Source and Being of all; not a thing, nor even a mind, but pure Spirit or clear Consciousness; and we are That and nothing but That, for That is our true Nature; and the only way to find It is to look steadily within, where are to be found utmost peace, unfading joy, and eternal life itself. ~ Douglas Harding We are all more or less ill till we find by Self-enquiry our Oneness with everyone else. ~ Douglas Harding

Research has shown that hatha yoga is useful for countering trauma. https://kripalu.org/resources/how-yoga-helps-heal-trauma-qa-bessel-van-der-kolk https://www.healthline.com/health/trauma-informed-yoga#poses Trauma-informed yoga is a teaching system designed to understand the trauma of the patient and teach appropriate yogic practices that would be useful in countering it effectively.

Informative article on Dr.Brian Weiss and his evolution from a conservative and skeptical psychiatrist to a believer in reincarnation. https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/165945/skeptical-psychiatrist-finds-proof-of-reincarnation/

Nihilism is a product of western philosophy, which claims that all values and virtues are but mental abstractions without relevance of their own. This philosophy has been used by the nazis and serial criminals to justify their excesses. Ancient eastern philosophy on the other hand considers values and virtues as significant in expansion of consciousness and attaining enlightenment or Buddhahood. Western philosophy is not ancient and time-tested, and consequently lacks in maturity and wisdom that comes with age, It has never produced a Buddha or enlightened being. In modern times, there has arose a female enlightened sage named Rajini Menon who had credited virtuous conduct and behavior with expansion of consciousness, and her eventual enlightenment. I had created a thread of her over here... Some sayings of eastern sages to ponder in this regard ...

There is a saying by a Maxime Lagace I found on the net which was insightful.. “Fools read fast. Geniuses reread.” I think you need to reread the book a couple of times to get enough intellectual capital out of it. This has been my observation and experience as well. Contemplation on that which is read can also provide more points than the matter alone.

It is very interesting and insightful. Craving for power actually agitates the mind, and mental agitation is synonymous with inauspiciousness in eastern religious philosophy. By renouncing all cravings for power, mental equanimity is attained, and this state is ironically considered auspicious and attracting all that is worth having.

Canadian speaker Anthony Rota has apologized for praising a Urainian nazi war veteran Yaroslav Hunka. https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/trudeau-slammed-as-nazi-veteran-honoured-in-canada-parliament-must-apologize-embarrassing-101695616250603.html https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66908958

Western philosophies like nihilism and existentialism argue that virtues and morals are mere abstract contrivances without any relevance of their own. These philosophies have been considered to be a cause for the world wars as stated by philosopher and psychologist Viktor Frankl. In eastern philosophy on the other hand, moral values and virtues are considered to be valuable in expansion of consciousness (and destruction of karma) alongside meditation, awareness or total love and instrumental in attainment of enlightenment or Buddhahood. Enlightened masters like Buddha, Anandamayi Ma and RAjini Menon have stated that adherence to virtuous conduct leads to enlightenment... Some sayings by these masters in this regard... Rajini Menon is a modern female enlightened master who attained enlightenment by virtuous conduct alone. I had created a thread in this regard...

The first Chandrayaan lunar mission launched in October 2008 and which operated till August 2009, had detected water in the moon with its instruments, which was also corroborated by NASA instruments on board . Scientists have tried to explain the origin of water using data from the mission in a study published in the journal Nature Astronomy. https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/earth-electrons-moon-water-chandrayaan-1-8941026/ https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/chandrayaan-1-data-suggests-electrons-from-earth-forming-water-on-moon/cid/1966411

The African Union is now a permanent member of the G20 . https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/g20-includes-african-union-as-permanent-member-101694239721711.html https://edition.cnn.com/2023/09/09/india/india-african-union-g20-permanent-member-intl-hnk/index.html#:~:text=The African Union is to,for the world's wealthiest nations

A similar theme stated by Samdhong Rinpoche ... https://samdhongrinpoche.com/en/foreword/ I would say that a certain knowledge and understanding of the mind should be imparted in modern secular education so that children will not be conditioned to associate material success and gratifications with happiness solely while growing up, which can be a recipe for discontentment,depression and addictive behaviors later on. A happy, mindful and equanimous mind independent of circumstances and situations is also more productive in work and personal relations, compared to an unhappy mind filled with cravings that prevent contentment and consequently peace and happiness for himself or herself.

An insightful article by Joan Tollifson on the nature of addiction, on how capitalism focusses on creating desires and addressing them rather than genuine needs, creating an artificial psychological sense of lack in the process and thereby pleasure addictions... https://www.joantollifson.com/writing9.html Joan Tollifson is a spiritual teacher whose background includes Buddhism, Advaita, nontraditional meditative inquiry, radical nonduality, martial arts, somatic work, addiction recovery, political activism, visual arts . She is a student of Toni Packer, a teacher of zen buddhism , and have authored books and articles on meditation, nondual philosophy and openly shares her own experiences with addiction, depression, cancer, aging, disability, and other life adventures. Born handicapped losing a hand ( her right hand was severed in utero by a strand of amniotic tissue) she is also a disability rights activist.

Bhutan is the world's first and only carbon negative country, meaning the greenhouse pollution it generates is offset-ted by by its extensive forests, but also in the negative due to the generation and export of renewable energy. https://www.scienceabc.com/ https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/bhutan-is-the-world-s-only-carbon-negative-country-so-how-did-they-do-it/

It's not God , but the quality of human leadership in terms of character and competence, administration and policy making that should be taken into account ! The difference between holistically developed nations and undeveloped nations or failed states lies primarily in this.

Today appears to be a full moon day, which is considered a good time to practice spiritual exercises and meditation in various religious traditions. I used to wonder over this correlation, and the reasons underlying it. I had found this article by spiritual master Choa Kok Sui ( founder of Modern Pranic Healing and Arhatic Yoga), which cites the benefits of meditation and spiritual practice during the full moon. https://www.thepranichealers.com/the-significance-of-full-moon

Considering decreasing attention spans these days, as well as low literacy levels around the world, quotes can be a major resource for educators and educational purposes, imho.

My personal observations are that the vessel design had not been properly tested or researched in the initial stages. This could be due to financial and time constraints. They probably did not do their due diligence with respect to maintenance as well. A consultant in the U.S. navy had stated that the vessel will become weaker with multiple deep dives considering the heavy pressure on it. I think the engineers and technicians involved should have foreseen this and done the proper maintenance and studies to ensure the vessel was sea-worthy and capable of its intended tasks.

Having the right, positive attitude towards your duties or chores and enjoying them is also part of meditation and such work helps to build a higher states of consciousness. Similarly is work towards attaining your goals. If you are feeling tired it means you don't enjoy what you are doing or have not crafted the right attitude within yourself. You never wear down in anything as long as you enjoy doing it. Enjoying your duties or work by calibrating your attitude and mindset is also a part of meditation, and part of Karma yoga ( yoga of action). (Janaka is considered to be an ancient king who had attained enlightenment through karma yoga and he is mentioned in the religious scriptures of Vedas, Bhagavad Gita and Ashtavakra Gita. ) Yes, it is important to hack away the inessential stuff, but it is also important to perform the chores or duties that satisfy your professional and personal needs. And the performance of such duties can also be made meditative by doing them in awareness and cultivated enjoyment of work.

It is actually called Dhyanalinga. I am not very knowledgeable about its mechanics, but it seems to be part of tantra and the occult in a positive form, and is found in most temples, and I have felt its energy. I have noticed that meditation comes easier to me when I am in the present of positive vibes or energies, and the dhyanalingam or other instruments are helpful to me in this regard. It is not easy to find positive energies in common surroundings as in a city or town where the chi or prana is quite restless, so being in such places helps me a lot. Being in the midst of nature is also helpful for meditation. I have never been to the huge Dhyanalingam in the Isha centre in Coimbatore, India but I have heard of many people, including curious tourists, having deep blissful experiences in meditation after meditating in the vicinity of the Dhyanalingam. Sadhguru has talked about the Dhyanalingam... https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/sadhguru/mystic/what-is-dhyanalinga

The full moon for this month is today on July 3. It is called as a Buck moon because the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full-growth mode at this time. The days of the new moon and full moon are also considered to be important in Wicca. I found these Wiccan articles informative and useful. https://pluralism.org/new-and-full-moons https://wemoon.ws/blogs/magical-arts/full-and-new-moon-rituals New moon rituals seems to be focused on setting intentions one wishes to manifest, while full moon rituals are focused on appreciation for personal accomplishments as well as gratitude to the Divine or nature for blessings and providence since the last full moon. Good mental hygiene practices for anyone to adopt, imho.