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The Hermit Archetype
The hermit is always alone. All he usually has with him is a staff and a lamp.
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The Danger of Ambition | A Movie Critique of the Bengali Film Juwa (2003)
Last night, I watched the Bengali film Juwa with English subtitles. It is the third Bengali film I attempted watching this week and it gripped my attention for it is one of those stories that is so familiar–not necessarily for its cinematic value–but for its social criticism. At the heart of the film is the…
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The Power of Positive Thinking | A War of the Mind
If you find yourself being criticised by others, ask yourself: does the other person realise that they are creating conflict and disharmony?
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The Wondrous Firefly | The Power of Positive Thinking
Even creatures that are tiny and seemingly insignificant are created by God.
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Ma Lakshmi’s Owl
We do not always have to make a grand entrance. The right people will notice us and gravitate towards us.
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Ma Durga’s Tiger
Tigers are excellent hunters. Mother tigers even teach their own kids to hunt.
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The Vulture of Death | The Power of Recycling and Releasing
While we have associated the vulture with death and dying, it is important to remember that the vulture is generally not a killer.
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The Playful Power of the Seal
The friendly nature of the seal allows it to forge many friendships, but not many lasting relationships and bonds.
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The Law of Causation | A Story of Karma
What caused me to take a certain route at the expense of all others?
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The Tale of the Timbo Tree | A Guarani Legend
Once upon a time, there lived a man by the name of Saguaa who was the leader of his tribe.
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