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December
2001

Cover Story
Andhra Pradesh: Bill Gates Meets Balaji
With a long history, rich cultural and spiritual heritage, the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is poised to enter a new era, envisioned by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.

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o Interview with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.

o Pioneers of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

o Scientology claims to make enlightenment scientifically achievable.

o A child's emotional needs are just as important as the physical ones.

o Channeled answers from other realms.

o Working towards healthy relationships.

o Jesus meets Brahman.

o Discover Tibet's vibrant culture.

o Excerpts from a conversation with Jean-Claude Carrière.

o Try out handwriting therapy.

November
2001

Cover Story
Mata Amritanandamayi: Endless Love, Selfless Service
For her devotees, Mata Amritanandamayi is Amma, the universal mother who hugs all and transforms lives with her bountiful love.

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o An interview with Mata Amritanandamayi on peace and happiness in human life.

o With UNESCO stepping in to help preserve Parsi heritage, their story is one that must be told, read and preserved.

o Did you know that a nervous breakdown could be a blessing in disguise?

o Find your calling in life.

o There is an abundance of positive energy simply waiting to be harnessed. All you need to do is know how to connect to it.

o Meet Aurobindonian Georges Van Vrekhem.

o The unique system of Montessori education.

o A sane response to terrorism.

o V.S. Naipaul, winner of the Nobel Prize for literature 2001.

o The power of positive thinking.

o The Gandhian diet.

October
2001

Cover Story
Catalysts of Change
The definition of success is changing, imperceptibly but certainly. A new breed of motivational gurus are shaping the future of business management.

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o Motivational gurus who are redefining attitudes and acting as catalysts to people's own emerging need for permanent values.

o Don't live with pain, manage it.

o Despite misty origins, hypnosis is increasingly being used as a tool in healing, entertainment and self-improvement.

o The many faces of pleasure, without which life would be immeasurably arid.

o Within the gap between 'having' and just 'being'—exists a vast civilizational chasm.

o Dealing with substance abuse.

September
2001

Cover Story
Seven Steps to Happiness
Is there a sure way to find happiness? An exploration of happiness in its many facets through varied perceptions.

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o Stunning discoveries about human consciousness have led to a convergence of the views of material science and spiritual wisdom.

o A unique guruless ashram celebrating the creed of 'eco-spirituality'.

o Conflict management—the discipline and the learning experience.

o Adopt the ayurvedic way of life.

o Explore the highly philosophical concept of 'nothingness'and discover nine ways to find the unified field of existence.

o Psychotherapy as a remedial system of treatment and psychology as a science are fairly recent developments in human history.

August
2001

Cover Story
Dalai Lama to World Guru
From a simple farmer's son to a world spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has come a long way. A story of spiritual grit and earthy wisdom.

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o An exclusive interview with His Holiness the Dalai Lama on happiness, compassion and Buddhahood.

o Rediscover humor with Mulla Nasruddin, the 13th century Sufi jester and visionary.

o Find out how physiotherapy can heal and restore health to both the young and old.

o Embrace a new universe of thought by leaping out of the constraints of conditioning with lateral thinking.

o Health is that state when our mental, physical and emotional aspects are in harmony. There are simple ways to restore balance and let the body heal itself.

o Depression: recognition and management.

July
2001

Cover Story
The Rollercoaster Ride to Enlightenment
Eleven years after Osho's death, his popularity shows no signs of waning. His unique charisma still captivates many, but what is his enduring contribution to the spiritual quest?

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o Is life truly empty and meaningless or is there more to it than meets the eye?

o Empower yourself with the skill of assertiveness.

o Integrating spiritual practices and modern psychotherapy.

o Unravel R.K. Narayan's Malgudi magic.

o Dance your way into the loving hearts of the whirling dervishes.

o A long walk a day, keeps heart diseases away!

o Did you know that salads are complete meals by themselves?

o Encounter Pema Rinpoche, the 12th Tai Situpa of the Tibetan Kagyu lineage, and his views on Buddhahood.

o Extracts from a discussion with four of Osho's ardent followers.

June
2001

Cover Story
Homoeopathy: The Second Coming
The safest alternative remedy is making a strong global comeback, despite having lost the first round to mainstream medicine.

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o Encounter the compassionate silence of Bhagwan Sri Ramana Maharshi, the Sage of Arunachala.

o Meet Sukhdeepak Malvai, one of India's top corporate trainers, who prescribes a complete paradigm shift for excellence and quality in our lives.

o Madabusi Subramaniam is empowering Indians with the new energy healing technique of Mizu Hari reiki.

o T.K.V. Deshikachar's unique perspective on Patanjali's Yoga Sutra.

o Eye Movement Desensitization and Retraining (EMDR), the latest therapy in town, believes that the brain, or mind, is ultimately self-healing.

o An eminent psychiatrist takes a look at the murky zone surrounding marriage and intimacy.

May
2001

Cover Story
Say No To Corruption
Although corruption may seem like an intractable problem, instead of resigning ourselves to it, each one of us must make our voice heard in combating this social scourge.

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o Discover Wicca-the craft of magic and empowerment.

o After IQ and EQ, now it's SQ—the spiritual quotient!

o Teaching children values, is something most schools miss out on.

o Meet actor-director Salim Ghouse the master kalari and marma shastra practitioner.

o Seek personal transformation with the Brahma Kumaris at Mount Abu.

o Meet N.K. Padmanabhan Vaidyar, the ayurveda practitioner from Cochin, who claims to cure lethal diseases.

o Gaia—myth or fact?

o Find out, which personality type you are.

April
2001

Cover Story Let's Talk Money What power does money emanate that the world stoops to let it conquer? Find out the answers for yourself. Also o Take a peek into the realms of the unknown to find out whether reincarnation is possible. o Siddha—one of the oldest medical systems. o Coimbatore-based guru Vethathiri Maharishi unveils the secrets of the universe. o Avoid all money mistakes.	o Meet Rashna Imhasly-Gandhy, the psychologist who uses Indian myths to understand the psyche. o Kaizen a Japanese management philosophy, promises big rewards through continuous incremental change. o A closer look at anxiety disorders. o An essay on the goodness of wheatgrass, the miracle weed. o Get the right perspective on wealth.

March
2001

Cover Story The Best of Life Positive: Five Enlightening Years A collector's issue, reproducing condensed versions of the best articles through the years: o Charismatic personalities and master orators, gurus have opened a path to self-discovery and salvation. o The art of total awareness and just being. o Holistic healing through natural therapies is gaining adherents worldwide.	o The art of cultivating success with peace and harmony. o New Age therapies to beat the stress of modern lifestyles. o A peek into the metaphysical world. Also o Sweeping aside all barriers, the New Age is spreading the gospel of love, positive outlook and oneness of the cosmos. o An essay on alternative therapies.

February
2001

Cover Story Time-Tested Stress-Busters Some time-tested ways to convert stress-building thoughts into stress-busting ones. Also o A feature on Alex L. Orbito, the renowned Filipino psychic surgeon and healer. o Indian actor Suresh Oberoi shares his thoughts on Soul Classes—the result of his decision to help others. o Zen in Poetry.	o Get acquainted with Meera Kotak and Anand Tendulkar's two-day workshop-'Journey within Success'. Here, participants are encouraged to face their worst fears and release them. o A Himalayan mahayogi said to be 1,800 years old, Babaji is the founder of kriya yoga, who also finds mention in Paramahansa Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi. o A photo feature on the mega carnival of color and fiesta of faith.

January
2001

Cover Story The Spirit of Business A new look at current corporate mindsets in India, which have become more enlightened since the last decade or so. Also o A feature on the top twenty spiritually-inclined business leaders of India:. . Azim Premji . Ashish Somani . Dr Bindeshwar Pathak . Chandni Luthra . Gurcharan Das . G. Narayana . Hrishikesh Mafatlal . Narayana Murthy . N.K. Somani . N. Vaghul	. Priya Paul . Ravi Bhoothalingam . R.P. Khosla . Rocky Mohan . Shahnaz Husain . S.K. Bahl & Sons . Satish Nanda . Sunil Mittal . Sushil Gupta . Vikas Malkani o Experience the once-in-144 years mega event of the Mahakumbh Mela! o The Millennium package for the creation of a new you befitting the New Age. o Living Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar

2001

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	Naturopathy : Deepcore healing
	Stress : Compete Within
	Health : Discover your Compassinate healer
	Healing : Living Without Pain
	Indian Psychology : The Ethics of emotions
	Psychotherapy : The stories of our lives
	Parenting : Children of a New World
	Relationships : Enlightened Relationships
	Positive Chronicles : Living with cancer, meaningfully
	Positive Thinking : The Good Word
	Yoga : Yogasanas
	Personal Growth : Living with passion
	Enlightenment : Worthy to be a spiritual guru
	Islam : Clarification of a Fallacy
	Buddhism : Seeds of Social Transformation
	Mahatma Gandhi : Experimenter of Truth
	Meditation : Boardroom Enlightenment
	Science and Spirituality : Science of Maya