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Never fight what isn’t here
“After the great rains, the lion was faced with crossing the river that had encircled him. Swimming was not his nature; but it was either cross or die. The lion roared and…
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Praying for everyone
A farm labourer with a sick wife asked a Buddhist monk to say a series of prayers. The priest began to pray, asking God to cure all those who were ill. “Just…
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God is everywhere
“Where is God?” asked the disciple. “Everywhere, in everyone and everything,” said his Guru. Later, as the disciple was going home, he saw an elephant charging towards him. “Get out of the…
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When elephants did fly
There was a time when elephants could fly. They had wings – four big wings. In fact, they were God’s favourite vehicles; he used to ride on an elephant when he was…
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James Harrison: The man with the golden arm
CNN, Dec. 25, 2018: He donated blood every week for 60 years and saved the lives of 2.4 million babies. Most people, when they retire, get a gold watch. James Harrison deserves…
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Honorary Masters of Medicine degree for an illiterate man
Cape Town’s uneducated surgeon, Mr. Hamilton Naki, who was awarded the honorary degree of Master of Medicine could neither read nor write. Cape Town Medical University has a leading position in the medical world.…
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Victoria Cross
I had gone to UK in 1995 as Deputy Leader of the Indian delegation to take part in the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the victory in Europe during the Second World War. …
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First sign of civilization
Years ago, anthropologist Margaret Mead was asked by a student what she considered the first sign of civilization in a culture. The student expected Mead to talk about fish hooks or clay…
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The name of an angel
Once upon a time there was a baby ready to be born. The child asked God, “They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to…