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The Death of the Ego | When a Politician Becomes a Commoner
The 1988 Bengali-language film Agni Sanket tells the tale of a famous, wealthy and powerful politician by the name of Sulolit Sen.
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The Power of Temptation | Movie Critique of Bengali Film Antim Swash Sundar (2010)
The film made me see that one should never underestimate the intoxicating allure of something that is just not good for you.
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Thou Shall Not Chase Deer | The Practise of Hunting in Ancient India
Hunting, much like gambling, was one of the ills of ancient society.
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The Krishna Cure of the Patient Arjuna | The Psychological Remedy for Repressed Emotions
An unhealthy mind is susceptible to a whole host of psychological diseases.
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The Manifestations of the Mother Goddess
Ma Tara is a manifestation of Parvati as a devoted mother who cares for and protects her children.
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The Surrender to Sri Krishna | A Journey From Lower Desires to Higher Desires
In surrendering our ego (the small self) to God, we have no choice but to bring to His feet our vasanas.
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The Financial Foe of Gambling
It is a lonely road that the gambler has chosen and I am afraid that in many cases he never gets off that road due to the addictive nature of gambling.
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The Prodigal Son | When the Patriarch Surrenders His Ego
O Lord, the father cried, you have blessed me with a son and cursed me with all the problems of raising him.
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The Wisdom of the Cheetah | Why Speedy Decision Making Matters
If you want to make a good decision fast, you have to let go of all public opinion and focus on our own goals.
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The Power of Optimism | How to Overcome Hypercritical Relationships
Minimalism is a good way to ensure that we don’t allow negativity to unnecessarily fill our lives.
Twinn Swan 