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RESISTANCE

Posted on November 30, 2010

“How is it that many people react with anger and resistance to the message of sages?” a visitor asked. “When you’re in deep sleep and someone attempts to wake you up, you’re quite likely to be rather annoyed,” the sage … Continue reading →

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ANSWERS

Posted on November 10, 2010

One day there was an animated discussion about the religious preacher who was on television, newspapers, radio, everywhere. One of the visitors said he was amazed at how the preacher had an answer for every question, an advice for every … Continue reading →

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WHAT AM I GETTING OUT OF THIS?

Posted on October 25, 2010

A 55 year old social worker complained bitterly about the way she was being exploited by nearly everyone she encountered – friends, husband, children, several people at her work place, and extended family members. She spent nearly all her time … Continue reading →

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LOVE AND FEAR

Posted on October 7, 2010

One of the abiding mysteries of human relationships is how people who can hardly stand each other still remain married or in some such relationships. There may be abuse, discord, and distance leading to suffering to one or both parties. … Continue reading →

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BOOK LAUNCH IN DUBLIN

Posted on September 11, 2010

The Ocean in the Dewdrop by Francis J Padinjarekara was launched by Fr Peter McVerry S.J., at Avila Centre, Donnybrook, Dublin on Sept 2. There was a large gathering of more than 150 guests who came from all over Ireland … Continue reading →

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SCHOLARSHIP

Posted on August 23, 2010

A religious leader emphasised that the accurate formulation of religious teaching was absolutely necessary for clarity of thought and uniformity of practice. Himself a scholar of the scriptures, he said he had devoted his entire life to their study and … Continue reading →

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SINCERITY

Posted on August 13, 2010

A religious leader who had lived his life in strict accordance with his teachings and principles was intolerant of other people and their failures. He was convinced that there was no saving grace in other religions and even for the … Continue reading →

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AWARENESS AND BOREDOM

Posted on July 31, 2010

Summer time and children are out of schools. Many parents face a frequent plaint from their kids , “I’m bored!” Both the parents and the children seem to believe that it is the former’s job to keep them stimulated at … Continue reading →

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Book Launch in India

Posted on July 24, 2010

Francis’ second book, The Ocean in the Dewdrop, was released in Bombay at Granth Bookshop on July 9 by Dr. Francis X. D’Sa, S.J. , the preeminent Indologist and scholar of cross-cultural studies, and the founder/director of the Institute for … Continue reading →

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DISCLOSURE

Posted on July 21, 2010

DISCLOSURE Some of the visitors found the sage’s teaching on God and human identity powerfully inspiring, deeply challenging and rationally contradictory. One day, as they discussed the role of a sage, a visitor said, “A sage is someone who shows … Continue reading →

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