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2002


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October-December
2002

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Search For the Mahatma
In a world full of violence and discrimination, it's high time that we as citizens of the world embraced the principles of Gandhi and adopt his guidelines to lead a better life. With science and technology dominating our lives, let's find some time to rediscover Mahatma Gandhi.

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o Arun Gandhi opines on Gandhi's community living and suggest ways to reconsider the Gandhian way of life.

o The various avatars through which Gandhi is reinvented.

o An essay on Gandhi's handwriting.

o The making of a Mahatma.

o Gandhi as a journalist.

o Gandhi as leader of the masses.

o Gandhi's experiments with celibacy.

o Gandhi's concept of nonviolence.

o Bapu's relationship with children.

o Mahatma Gandhi in today's world.

o Gandhi's association with the railways.

o Mahatma Gandhi's biographer Louis Fischer presents his views on Gandhi's 1930's Salt March to Dandi.

o Mark Shepherd attempts to deconstruct the various myths surrounding Gandhi to discover the real Gandhi. Fischer

o Vandana Shiva lends her views on Gandhi's charkha.

o An exclusive interview with Satish Kumar, the director of London-based Schumacher College, International Centre for Ecological Studies.

o The Gandhian diet.

o Brief sketches of other Gandhis who walked on the Mahatma's path.

o Atul Dodiya's interpretation of Gandhi through his paintings.

o The economics of scarcity.

o People's views on Gandhi.

o Gandhi as a promoter of women's liberation.

o Sanjoy Hazarika's views on Gandhi.

o Survey results.

December
2002

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Changes For The Better
Changes are an integral part towards one's growth and development. No matter how big or small the changes are, they can definitely go on to pave way for success, happiness and spiritual awareness in this new year. Surely, everyone must be looking forward to this new year as every new year is always seen as a harbinger of hope, peace and prosperity.

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o Unani—an effective, inexpensive and easily available system of medicine.

o An interview with Dr.Brian Weiss, a mainstream psychiatrist, past life therapist and author of Many Lives, Many Masters.

o Cultural Creatives—a new emerging group of people.

o Join U.G.Krishnamurti in an interesting conversation.

o A trip to Mathura, the abode of Lord Krishna.

November
2002

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Wedding Bliss Secrets
Many of the modern day marriages are on the verge of breaking down. The reasons for an unhappy married life can be attributed to stressful lifestyles, changing attitudes and exploding egos. It's high time now for both man and woman to understand the importance of a happy married life and rope in the traditional prescriptions of love, respect and communication for each other and realize the need of one another in their lives.

Also
o Colors to awaken one's psychic powers.

oSwami Chaitanya Bharti speaks on meditation.

o Re-discovering Indian psychology .

o Ananda Marga's path of sadhana and service.

October
2002

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Transforming Inner Negativity
In this competitive world of today, our negative thoughts, in the form of anger, envy, jealousy are more dominant than our positive thoughts which adversely affect our health, happiness and productivity. To get rid of the unpleasant episodes, there's an urgent need for everybody to learn to deal with negative emotions and transform them and be happy — mentally, physically and spiritually.

Also
o Dreaming: codified solutions to problems in life.

o Alton Kamadon: the founder of the Melchizedek Method.

o Roy Eugene's spiritual laws of success.

Life Positive Plus

July-September
2002

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The Rise Of A New Humanity
With major breakthroughs in cloning, nanotechnology and space research, humanity is on the threshold of a scientific and a spiritual revolution, accelerated by increasing spiritual awareness. Has the merger of science with spirituality which promises a new phase of evolution is actually taking humanity to the brink of extinction?

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o Technoshamanism: the marriage of science with spirituality.

o A tete-a-tete with Lisabeth Shatner, daughter of William Shatner of the Star Trek fame.

o Duncan Campbell speaks on cultural creatives.

o An exclusive dialogue between Michael Murphy and Julian Lines on evolutionary concepts and the future of humanity.

September
2002

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Combined Medicine
The age of fusion is here. With the increasing number of diseases, the world of medicine welcomes Integrated Medicine, a new trend that fuses the best of both mainstream medicine and alternative therapies. So, here's Integrated Medicine that is all set to deliver humanity from all kinds of diseases in the new millenium.

Also
o Battle out the negative energies in the body through Alex Orbito's psychic surgery stunts.

o Meet the elusive guru of Himgiri to get a better grasp of the concept of guru.

o Which is better: heart thinking or head thinking?

o The spiritual quest for a genuine guru.

o Mumtaz Ali talks on the Gita, the Upanishads and suggests ways to promote Hindu-Muslim unity.

o Spas—the best way to refresh and rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit.

August
2002

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Spirituality Unplugged
Meditation and other body, mind, soul techniques might be there but the real spiritual 'you' gets only noticed in everyday life. Believe it or not, accepting and reacting to negative situations in the most positive manner is the best way to improve your Spiritual Quotient and pave the way for a spiritually enriching life.

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o Enneagram—a personal growth tool and an interesting medium to reveal character types.

o Practical and profound Buddhist ways to achieve happiness.

o Groove in to World Music, the cross-cultural and composite music from across the globe.

o A spiritual odyssey to Patal Bhuvneshwar.

July
2002

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Naturopathy Cares
Nature cares...and cures! Since long, naturopathy has been the foremost cure in helping the body to flush out unwanted toxins from the human body and prevent many diseases. Learn more about naturopathy and a glance at a few nature cure instituitions in India.

Also
o Freedom from entropy through proper channeling of life and love.

o A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's message for the youth of today.

o Overcome fear, self-hatred and loneliness—mind's biggest enemies.

o An insight into the activities of Sokka Gakkai International.

o The believer of the present—Eckhart Tolle.

May 2002

June
2002

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Awakening The Kundalini
What is this strange, mysterious force called kundalini that has held so many in its thrall? What are the manifestations of the awakening of this font of all spiritual experiences? Are there ways to awaken it consciously?

Also
o Discover hypnotherapy to overcome various addictions and phobias.

o Prayer therapy—a remedy to incurable diseases.

o Encounter your shadow—the archetypal enemy.

o The conflict between your wants and intentions.

o The wonders of urine therapy.

May 2002

May
2002

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Points of Healing
Acupuncture and acupressure are two non-drug therapies which are making their presence felt in the complementary medicine scene. But how do these gentle systems work?

Also
o As Arya Vaidya Sala celebrates 100 years of its founding, it boasts branches and outlets all over India.

o Macrobiotics, a system of healthy living that originated in 19th century Japan, enjoys a global following now.

o A case against Hindutva.

o David Frawley, one of the western world's most ardent supporters of Vedic Hinduism.

o The power of negative thinking.

April 2002

April
2002

Cover Story
Pilgrim's Progress
Numerous personal growth techniques and spiritual systems are available today. But how do we ignite our passion for self-growth so that we can use them to get concrete results?

Also
o Youngsters are turning to spirituality in ever-greater numbers. A profile of the spiritual teenager.

o India's unique blend of wisdom, faith, duty and tolerance.

o An economy based on service.

o Karma—an ancient theory that is more about leading a balanced life than fatalism.

o Is milk really healthy for us?

Special Issue on God

Special Issue, March
2002

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God: A Quest
Who, or what, is God? Why is the concept of God so integral to humanity? Where did the concept come from? Where is it going? A tentative hunt for answers to these endless questions about God.

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o The many paths to God-realization.

o Essay on rediscovering your faith.

o Enlightenment experiences of nine mystics.

o Divine love and God—an essay.

o Christian mysticism.

o Faiths and food.

o Take the quiz on your spiritual quotient.

March 2002

March
2002

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Martial Arts: Mastering the Self
Chi is the miraculous power that is harnessed by the exercise systems, now known as the martial arts, for self-healing, self-discovery, and even self-realization.

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o Focus on Kerala, the southern Indian state.

o Vandana Shiva, the relentless Indian environmentalist.

o NDEs or near-death experiences.

o Reviving our moral voice.

o Bruce Lee and the cult of the Dragon.

February 2002

February
2002

Cover Story
Creed for Our Times
On the occasion of the 2,600th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavir, founder of Jaininsm, we examine what makes this ancient Indian faith so contemporary and pertinent for our times.

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o Paramahansa Swami Satyananda, founder of the Bihar School of Yoga, emerges once a year from his solitary meditation to meet devotees.

o The philosophy of Sri Aurobindo.

o The passing away of Anil Agarwal—the noted Indian environmentalist.

o Succeed in using every moment to move a step forward towards inner growth.

o The two faces of Islam in the Indian subcontinent.

o There is something positive in every negative experience. Accounts of how cancer opened up positive pathways for two individuals.

January 2002

January
2002

Cover Story How to Master Change As the velocity of change accelerates, is it possible for us to attune ourselves to it to such a degree that change becomes a positive aspect of our lives, brimming with possibilities for ourselves and others? Here's how to develop the strength and equanimity to master the whirlwind of change. Also o An exclusive interview with Sulak Sivaraksa, the Thai Buddhist activist.	o V.N. Narayanan explores the relationship between creativity and happiness. o Harnessing pyramid energy to improve our quality of life. o Your New Year resolutions. o The Isha Yoga Centre of India has ushered in a spiritual revolution by helping people realize their potential for enlightenment. o There is more to one's inherent goodness than mere social conditioning.

2002

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