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    <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2006 23:11:10 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:author>Radio Sri Chinmoy</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle>Stories from the Heart of the World</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:summary>Welcome to Inspiration-Sounds, a section of Radio Sri Chinmoy dedicated to recording the vast library of Sri Chinmoy&apos;s stories and selected writings. In each publication we will offer you a new episode, wonderfully simple and often on a topic common to us all, to make you laugh or even cry, but to ultimately offer through words and sounds new insights into the fabric of our everyday reality: at times striking moments of unparalled truth. It is in these moments, when the clouds gently part and sun shines down, that our vision is transformed, for these stories imbued with spiritual energy convey both the himalayan heights and darkest depths of the human spirit, to enrich our lives, so that we may find new meaning in the epic story of our own life. </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Episode 34: &quot;The Old Lady And The Dagger&quot;, &quot;Akbar Prays For A Son&quot;,  and &quot;Who Carries The Worse Luck?&quot;</title>
      <link>http://www.radiosrichinmoy.org/radio/217</link>
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Budhsamudra Knox introduces Akbar, known since his reign at the end of the 16th Century as the greatest Moghul Emperor. His generosity, compassion and his love of all the world's religions have become legend.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 2006 18:49:42 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>This week we feature stories from the life of Akbar. Born in 1556 he is considered the greatest of all the Moghul Emperors. He wanted unity amongst the Hindus and Muslims and was generous and just to the extreme. His lasting contributions were felt most powerfully in the arts and religion. He removed the tax imposed on non Muslims, preserved Hindu temples and began a series of religious debates between Muslim scholars, Sikhs, Hindus, atheists and Jesuits from the Vatican. Enjoy.The Old Lady And The DaggerA story that highlights the generous heart of Akbar. Walking incognito in the streets he comes across an old lady who has been waiting for years to see the Emperor.Akbar Prays For A SonAkbar sought the blessings and guidance of a Sufi saint in order to help him gain an heir to his throne. The saint replied “ Allah will definitely grant you your heart’s desire.”Who Carries The Worse Luck?Emperor Akbar encounters some bad luck one morning and blames it on a minister in his court. Condemned to be hung, the minister with the help of Birbal illumines the Emperor’s mind.Artists: Budhsamudra KnoxRelease year: 2006Duration: 12:43Acknowledgements: Sri ChinmoyFormat: Advanced Audio Coding</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Episode 33: &quot;Thief-Husband And Thief-Wife&quot; and &quot;The Husband&apos;s New Clothes&quot;</title>
      <link>http://www.radiosrichinmoy.org/radio/212</link>
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In this week's podcast Budhsamudra Knox brings us two humorous stories by Sri Chinmoy, about two married couples and the different ways they go about getting new clothes.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Oct 2006 18:49:42 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>This week we have two stories written by Sri Chinmoy. In a very light-hearted manner they focus on a subjest that has been the source of many a good tale: the ups and downs of married life. I hope you enjoy them.Thief-Husband And Thief-WifeAn entertaining story about a husband who discovers that his wife is also a thief. Not just any old thief but a village mastermind. However, luck lasts only so long.The Husband&apos;s New ClothesA miserly husband refuses to take the time to go and buy some new clothes. So his concerned wife, unable to stand the sight of his rags goes and buys him an outfit. The only thing is that it doesn’t fit.Artists: Budhsamudra KnoxRelease year: 2006Duration: 12:18Acknowledgements: Sri ChinmoyFormat: Advanced Audio CodingImage: Salil Wilson</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Episode 32: &quot;The Court Jester Says Something New&quot; and &quot;The Turtle That Bragged&quot;</title>
      <link>http://www.radiosrichinmoy.org/radio/207</link>
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What do a court jester, a turtle, and two fish concerned about their appearance all have in common? They all star in this week's stories from the heart of the world, written by Sri Chinmoy.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2006 23:02:38 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Welcome once again to Inspiration Sounds and to more stories from the heart of the world. This week whilst I was going through some old story books of Sri Chinmoy’s in preparation for a weekend away, I came across these two stories for today. Both are quite funny and have a charm about them that endears them to the reader, or in your case, the listener. I hope you enjoy them.The Court Jester Says Something NewA visiting King asks his host&apos;s court jester to say something which has never been said before. In return he offers a large sum of money, but what exactly will the jester say…?The Turtle That BraggedOne day two fish met in a stream and started to argue about who was more beautiful. Unable to resolve their differences they seek the help of the local turtle. </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Episode 31: &quot;The Source&quot;, &quot;Ashwatthwama Surrenders His Crown&quot;, &quot;A Great Hero And The Result Of His One Single Lie&quot;, and &quot;Ashwasen Tries To Avenge His Father&quot;</title>
      <link>http://www.radiosrichinmoy.org/radio/206</link>
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For today’s episode we delve into the Indian epic the Mahabharata. Mahabharata means ‘Great India’, and the text is unparalleled for its sheer size and depth, and is best summarized by a line from its first section: ‘What is found here, may be found elsewhere. What is not found here, will not be found elsewhere.’ Dramatised by Budhsamudra Knox.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>For today’s episode we delve into the Indian epic the Mahabharata. Mahabharata means ‘Great India’, and the text is unparalleled for its sheer size and depth, and is best summarized by a line from its first section: ‘What is found here, may be found elsewhere. What is not found here, will not be found elsewhere.’ The main story revolves around a giant rivalry between two parties of cousins, the Pandavas and the Kauravas, which ends in the battle of Kurukshetra. Today’s stories are Sri Chinmoy&apos;s interpretations of scenes well known to many people. I hope you enjoy them.The SourceThe Mahabharata was composed by the great sage Vyasa, however he found that he needed help in writing it down. So Shiva&apos;s son Ganapati came and agreed to write for him, but only on one condition...Ashwatthwama Surrenders His CrownThe son of Dronacharya is forced by the Pandavas to surrender his crown after he disobeyed the rules of war. However his crown can not provide any comfort to the grieving Draupadi.A Great Hero And The Result Of His One Single LieA story that tells of the history of the great Karna, from humble beginnings he became as powerful as Arjuna. They finally came face to face in one of the most epic duels in the battle of Kurukshetra.Ashwasen Tries To Avenge His FatherSri Krishna and Arjuna at the request of Agni totally destroyed the forest of Khandava. Ashwasen lost both his parents. Years later he returned for vengence in the form of a snake on the battle field of Kurukshetra, in the duel between Arjuna and Karna.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Episode 30: &quot;Brahma Tries To Illumine Vishwamitra and Vashishta&quot; and &quot;One Smart Dog For Sale&quot;</title>
      <link>http://www.radiosrichinmoy.org/radio/205</link>
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This week we have chosen birds as our theme, and present to you two stories that in one way or another involve them, dramatised by Budhsamudra Knox.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>This week we chosen birds as our theme and present to you two stories that in one way or another involve them. For Sri Chinmoy birds hold a very special significance. For they represent the freedom of the human soul and its endless flight towards the golden beyond. Unbound from the bodily cage and freed from the meshes of ignorance, the soul flies like a divine bird on the heavenly currents of delight, love, harmony and joy. The beautiful dream of tomorrow lies in the soaring reality of the soul today. I hope you enjoy these stories from the heart of the world.Brahma Tries To Illumine Vishwamitra and VashishtaTwo great sages of the past start a seemingly never ending quarrel. They both cursed each other to turn into birds and in there feathery state they destroy almost everything in sight. Brahma seeing the desperate situation tries his best to illumine them.One Smart Dog For SaleA funny story about two friends, one wealthy and the other poor who start a chain of events involving a dog, an uncle and two beautiful parrots.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Episode 29: &quot;Shivaji and Aurangzeb&quot;, &quot;Kindness Repaid&quot;, &quot;Shivaji Obeys His Own Command&quot;, and &quot;Mother and Son Reunited&quot;</title>
      <link>http://www.radiosrichinmoy.org/radio/198</link>
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This week we feature four short stories taken from the remarkable life of the Hindu Raja Shivaji, dramatised by Budhsamudra Knox.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>This week we feature four short stories taken from the remarkable life of the Hindu Raja Shivaji. He was born around 1630 in Shivneri Fort about 100 kilometers east of Mumbai and was named after the local Goddess Shiva Bai, to whom his mother had prayed for a son. Eventually he founded the Maratha Empire in 1674; building his kingdom from scratch it grew so large that it seriously threatened the established rulers of the time. To this day he is still considered a hero in the state of Maharashtra. Stories of his exploits have grown into legends and entered into folklore.Shivaji and AurangzebA short incident that begins a larger story, where Shivaji is taken prisoner by the Moghul Emperor Aurangzeb. Along with his son he is held captive for several months before plotting his daring escape.Kindness RepaidWhilst returning to their kingdom Shivaji and his son Shambhuji take rest at an outlying farm. Unaware that their guest is the great king himself, the farmer’s wife speaks her mind about her current situation, and the cause of all their troubles.Shivaji Obeys His Own CommandWhen finally Shivaji returns to his lands he reaches one of his many forts. It was his express order that the fort remain closed from sunset to dawn, no matter who showed at the gate. Upon his own arrival, night had already fallen.Mother and Son ReunitedShivaji’s mother Jija Bai was filled with worry. She knew that her son was free, yet four months had passed and still there was no sign of him. One day a religious mendicant arrives at the palace gates wishing to see her.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Episode 28: &quot;Akampan The Hero&quot; and &quot;Ashtabakra Frees His Father&quot;</title>
      <link>http://www.radiosrichinmoy.org/radio/194/</link>
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A boy outwits a king to free his father, held captive in a river. Entertainment and illumination from from Sri Chinmoy's collection Great Indian Meals, dramatised by Budhsamudra Knox.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2006 15:44:46 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Welcome to this week’s episode and to more stories from the heart of the world. We have two stories for you from volume 7 of Sri Chinmoy&apos;s collection entitled Great Indian Meals, featuring both heroes and villains, and main characters whose names begin with the letter ‘A’. These stories were written in the 1970s and flow with the central themes of love and trust, honor and valour, compassion and forgiveness. Enjoy.Akampan The HeroThe first story is an intriguing account taken from the Sanskrit epic the ‘Ramayana’ about Ravana&apos;s commander in chief Akampan, and their early attempts in the battle against Rama.Ashtabakra Frees His FatherThe second piece is about Ashtabakra, who against all the advice of his mother bravely attempts to free his imprisoned father from King Janaka. To do so he must out wit the great court scholar Bandi in a duel of Vedic knowledge.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Episode 26: &quot;The Astrologer Fulfills His Prophecies&quot; and &quot;The Scholar’s Four Questions&quot;</title>
      <link>http://www.radiosrichinmoy.org/radio/189/</link>
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Budhsamudra Knox single-handedly takes on the guises of this week's characters from two of Sri Chinmoy's stories - an episode with an astrological theme.
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2006 15:41:33 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>“Inside each of us is a beautiful flower garden. This is the garden of the soul.” Hello and welcome to this week’s episode, where we have two more stories from Sri Chinmoy’s book ‘Garden Of The Soul’. I personally love this book for the sheer variety of the stories. As Sri Chinmoy says in his introduction, “The lessons presented in this book are simple, yet they speak eternal truths.” Whether the story is funny or sad I always manage to find something in it, some little gem of wisdom that I can carry into the day.The Astrologer Fulfills His PropheciesAn amusing tale about a wealthy lad who tries his hand at astrology. Even though he has no training and no apparent skills for the job, through his generous and well meaning heart he manages to make his predictions come true.The Scholar’s Four QuestionsThere was once a great and very proud scholar. One day he challenged the citizens of a neighboring kingdom to defeat his wisdom. All the kingdom’s scholars were afraid that they would lose, so it came down to the local court jester to test the revered scholar.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Episode 25: &quot;Shyama Charan’s First Meeting With Babaji&quot;, &quot;The Conquer Of Space And Time&quot;, &quot;High Time To Wake Up&quot;, &quot;Troilanga Swami’s Words Prove To Be True&quot;, and &quot;The Master Returns To His Real Home&quot;</title>
      <link>http://www.radiosrichinmoy.org/radio/179/</link>
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Budhsamudra Knox brings us five stories from the life of spiritual master Lahiri Mahashoy. Dramatised stories from Sri Chinmoy’s book A Revelation of the Beyond.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:06:39 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Episode 24: &quot;Bama Eats The Temple Food&quot;, &quot;The Wonderful Singer&quot;, and &quot;The Brass Pot&quot;</title>
      <link>http://www.radiosrichinmoy.org/radio/178/</link>
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Budhsamudra Knox takes us on a journey to three illumining destinations, with some laughs (and a certain amount of deception) along the way. Dramatised stories from Sri Chinmoy's book The Garden of the Soul.
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      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2006 21:01:48 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Episode 23: &quot;Who Is The Real Mother?&quot;, &quot;The Buddha’s Message&quot;, and &quot;The Buddha’s Silence Wins&quot;</title>
      <link>http://www.radiosrichinmoy.org/radio/173/</link>
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Prince Siddhartha was born into the Sakhyas in 560 BC and grew to become a perfectly enlightened soul. These stories about the Buddha and his teachings have been passed down many generations, never losing their illumining brilliance.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Aug 2006 19:59:54 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Episode 22: &quot;Four First Class Fools&quot;, &quot;The Horse That Wanted More Beauty&quot;, and &quot;Sangya’s Marriage To The Sun God &quot;</title>
      <link>http://www.radiosrichinmoy.org/radio/169/</link>
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An entirely equine episode this week. Budhsamudra Knox and Daniel Rubin bring us stories full of fools and vanity, but all with an illumining message, and all starring horses]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2006 06:47:57 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Hello everyone and welcome to Episode 22, this week featuring stories from Sri Chinmoy that include horses in one way or another.And who doesn’t like horses? Or at least enjoy a good old horse tale. Down through the ages they have played significant roles in our lives and their sacrifice to our cause has been huge. Majestic, beautiful and intelligent these animals live amongst us full of dynamism, power and prana. I hope you enjoy the stories for which I am joined this week by Daniel Rubin. </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Episode 21: &quot;The Mushroom And The Umbrella&quot;, &quot;The Two Patients&quot;, and &quot;The Villager’s Dream&quot;</title>
      <link>http://www.radiosrichinmoy.org/radio/164/</link>
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Budhsamudra Knox is joined by Mark Royden of Canada for this week's episode, taken from Sri Chinmoy's intriguing book The Mushroom and the Umbrella - illumining stories concealed within a garb of humour.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:07:45 +0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Welcome to episode XXI of Inspiration Sounds, and the stories of Sri Chinmoy. This week I have chosen a few gems from ‘The Mushroom And The Umbrella,’ all written with a wonderfully light touch, revealing the lighter side of life. These humorous insights are not only to be laughed at but also mulled over, for deep down they all carry a special meaning. My special guest this week is Mark Royden all the way from Canada. Enjoy!</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Episode 20: &quot;Blessing Or Curse&quot; and &quot;A Child&apos;s God&quot;</title>
      <link>http://www.radiosrichinmoy.org/radio/159/</link>
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For this episode I have chosen two stories from Sri Chinmoy’s book “Gopal’s Eternal Brother and Other Stories For Children.” All of the stories illustrate and highlight important spiritual truths and everyday common sense for the growing child. Parables and stories play such a significant role in the development of the young and old alike. Life’s teachings are often more easily understood and accepted when cloaked, as it were, in an entertaining and inspiring story. All children love a good story and in this book there is no shortage of them: sad, funny, touching and sweet. These rich and striking stories are most definitely from the heart of the world. I am joined this week by musician Karl Harris who improvises on double bass and drums.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2006 20:39:35 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Episode 19: &quot;In Progress Is The Presence of Vishnu&quot; and  &quot;The Death Of The King&quot;</title>
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We continue this week’s episode with two more stories from Sri Chinmoy’s collection Great Indian Meals written in January of 1979. These stories are mostly taken from the rich tradition of Indian storytelling that has been passed on from generation to generation. Here Sri Chinmoy gives his own account of some well-known tales, many of which he heard growing up in a small Indian village in south Bengal. Two guests join me this week; Dinesha Richardson returns again, and for the first time Muslim Badami.]]></description>
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      <title>Episode 18: &quot;A Son’s Devotion&quot;, &quot;The Goddess Ganga Descends To Earth&quot;</title>
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In the 1970s Sri Chinmoy compiled a series of books called ‘Great Indian Meals’ - tales from ancient India. The subtitle is ‘Divinely delicious and supremely nourishing,’ and each story can be taken as portion of the smorgasbord of life. Most of these tales are not original but are a part of a lineage handed down from one to the next. They feature cosmic Gods and Goddesses, Kings and Queens and heroes from a vibrant and deeply spiritual culture. Sri Chinmoy gives his simple, eloquent and profound version of these classic stories from India’s history, enriching us with the truth and knowledge of the sacred past.
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<b>A Son’s Devotion</b>
On a simple level a son shows his constant devotion to his old father by massaging his feet at the end of a long day in the rice fields. Suddenly Lord Krishna, King of the cowherds, appears full of admiration for the boy and on a deeper level it becomes clear who the real object of his devotion is.
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<b>The Goddess Ganga Descends To Earth</b>
A story with all the right ingredients involving a King who begins by performing a sacrificial rite. Throw in the cosmic God Indra, a sage or two, plus six thousand men and generations of prayer and penance. Finally add the hair from Lord Shiva and the powerful waters of the Goddess Ganga and we have a great story!]]></description>
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In the 1970s Sri Chinmoy compiled a series of books called ‘Great Indian Meals’ - tales from ancient India. The subtitle is ‘Divinely delicious and supremely nourishing,’ and each story can be taken as portion of the smorgasbord of life. Most of these tales are not original but are a part of a lineage handed down from one to the next. They feature cosmic Gods and Goddesses, Kings and Queens and heroes from a vibrant and deeply spiritual culture. Sri Chinmoy gives his simple, eloquent and profound version of these classic stories from India’s history, enriching us with the truth and knowledge of the sacred past.
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On a simple level a son shows his constant devotion to his old father by massaging his feet at the end of a long day in the rice fields. Suddenly Lord Krishna, King of the cowherds, appears full of admiration for the boy and on a deeper level it becomes clear who the real object of his devotion is.
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A story with all the right ingredients involving a King who begins by performing a sacrificial rite. Throw in the cosmic God Indra, a sage or two, plus six thousand men and generations of prayer and penance. Finally add the hair from Lord Shiva and the powerful waters of the Goddess Ganga and we have a great story!</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Episode 17: &quot;The Depth Of Gratitude And The Height Of Ingratitude&quot;,  &quot;The Prayers Of Ramjan&quot;, and &quot;The Lady And Her Dog&quot;</title>
      <link>http://www.radiosrichinmoy.org/radio/137/</link>
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Dogs are well-known as being our best friends. Incredibly faithful and obedient they often display knowledge that goes beyond our way of thinking. In the eyes of a dog we can see an uncomplicated life that lies in instinct and intuition. Cute and cuddly they can offer companionship through our lives and a heart of unparalleled devotion to their master. Sri Chinmoy has related these stories about dogs with a light touch and I hope you find these tales to be not only amusing but also illumining. I'm pleased to be joined by two guests this week: Dinesha Richardson and Daniel Rubin]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2006 14:54:00 -0400</pubDate>
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We all have so many experiences in life and go through many changes as we develop. This week’s collection of stories represents the myriad of life’s possibilities. Sri Chinmoy depicts a wonderful selection of characters all with their unique habits and quirks. Their outer lives and the roles that they play are not as significant as their binding inner qualities. It is possible to learn that on the surface we are very different, but inside we all yearn for the same things and aspire towards the same goal. Enjoy.]]></description>
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      <title>Episode 15: &quot;The Old Lady Who Acted In Self-defence&quot;, &quot;Alexander The Great And Alexander The Lazy&quot;, &quot;Alexander The Great And The Pirate&quot;, and &quot;The Turning Point&quot;</title>
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Alexander the third of Macedon, born 356 BC, single-handedly changed the entire nature of the ancient world in little more than ten years. The young King of Macedonia, leader of the Greeks, overlord of Asia Minor and the Pharaoh of Egypt, also became the Great King of Persia at the age of 25, creating an empire that stretched across three continents. Educated by Aristotle, he united his territories by a common Greek language and culture, himself adopting foreign customs in order to rule his millions of ethnically diverse subjects. These tales from Sri Chinmoy focus on his great and gentle side showing not only compassion but also understanding and forgiveness.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2006 19:33:20 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Episode 14: &quot;The Diamond Ring&quot;, &quot;The Family Heirloom&quot;, and &quot;The Merchant’s Daughter&quot;</title>
      <link>http://www.radiosrichinmoy.org/inspiration-sounds/radio/122/</link>
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Welcome to Inspiration Sounds. This week's episode is a wonderful mixture of stories. I am a firm believer that in life nothing happens by accident; that everything happens for a reason. Take for instance this week when I was wondering what stories to use, I noticed a book of Sri Chinmoy's lying at the foot of my overburdened bookshelf. It must have fallen there by itself. Inside were some great tales. So sit back and enjoy these 'meant to be' stories from the heart of the world.]]></description>
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      <title>Episode 13: &quot;The Woodcutter And The Golden Wristband&quot; and &quot;The Grace Of Mother Kali&quot;</title>
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This week we are featuring stories on the Indian cosmic goddess, Kali. Kali is one of the four aspects of the Supreme Mother. She is the mother of power, the mother of compassion and the mother of speed. Although Sri Chinmoy’s teachings embrace all religions, he himself was raised in India in the Hindu tradition. His connection to Mother Kali is very profound, deep and loving, as Mother Kali happens to be his family deity.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 May 2006 14:29:26 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Episode 12: &quot;The Cow and the Pig&quot;, &quot;The Notorius Son&quot;, and &quot;The Doctor&apos;s Satchel&quot;</title>
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I have come to learn that while we live in the outer world - the outer story - there is also an inner story that is taking place inside me. Sri Chinmoy's stories embody both these two parellel worlds. On the surface the story may be funny, sweet and innocent, or sad. Yet underneath all this there is a wave full of significant truths and natural wisdom that can gently lead us away for a time from the ordinary everyday, to a higher world - to the sublime. Enjoy the stories.]]></description>
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      <title>Episode 11: &quot;The Wish Fulfilling Tree&quot;, &quot;Who Is The Highest?&quot;, and &quot;Krishna Meets Radha&quot;</title>
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More ancient tales from India, re-told by Sri Chinmoy. Join Budhsamudra Knox for "The Wish Fulfilling Tree" and other stories. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2006 09:08:58 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>For the nations of the east, for the people of Asia and of India, the love of the beautiful has developed in a different direction to that of the west; they look within and not without. That is why I love stories from this part of the world. These are a people who are born dreamers of a more fulfilling life and whose lineage can be traced back to a time when they say the Gods walked the earth.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Episode 10: &quot;Babar’s Sacrifice&quot;, &quot;The Water Carrier`s Bravery&quot;, &quot;Akbar`s Birth&quot;, and &quot;Humayun`s Death&quot;</title>
      <link>http://www.radiosrichinmoy.org/radio/89</link>
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This week we feature the life of Humayun, the second Mogul Emperor of India. Born in 1508 to King Babar, his life was predominantly that of a warrior. Either defending his territory, reclaiming lost lands, or expanding his empire, Emperor Humayun was respected as a man of his word. He also possessed a magnanimous heart of forgiveness and a deep connection to the Almighty Allah - a connection with the infinite that lasted to the very end of his life and undoubtedly beyond. Inspiration Sounds is pleased to present four stories on his life written by Sri Chinmoy.]]></description>
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      <title>Episode 9: &quot;Silence Liberates&quot;, &quot;Emptying the Sea&quot;, and &quot;Silence Forgives, Silence Awakens, Silence Illumines&quot;</title>
      <link>http://www.radiosrichinmoy.org/radio/87/</link>
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I was thinking this week about the importance of silence and the role it plays in our lives. I guess it is a funny topic for Inspiration Sounds, given that this is a radio show, but consider this: we began our lives in silence. In our daily activities silence flows under our steps and once we have journeyed full circle we shall return into silence. Silence is the central theme of this week's episode. Once again I have two guests to help me with the stories.]]></description>
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      <title>Episode 8: &quot;The Zamindar&apos;s Servant&quot;, &quot;The Old Lady Who Cried Bitterly During The Sermon&quot;, and &quot;The Hooligan Chief&quot;</title>
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Stories from the heart of the world. This week Devashishu Torpy, Tejaswi Van Der Walt, and Sahadeva Torpy join Budhsamudra Knox in Malaysia.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2006 10:15:55 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Episode 7: &quot;Who Is Stronger?&quot;,  &quot;The Secrets of a Worry Free Man&quot;, and &quot;The Tragedy of Dasharatha&quot;</title>
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This episode is coming to you from the sandy shores of Malayasia. Many a morning has been spent under the rising rays of the sun, with the vast expanse of ocean before me and a cool drink at my side. And of course a book of Sri Chinmoy's to gently ease me into the rest of a day full of inspiration. For this episode I am joined by two friends and collegues as my special guests. I hope you enjoy the show.]]></description>
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      <title>Episode 6: &quot; The Hermit’s Peace-Boon&quot; and &quot; The Three Questions&quot; </title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The roots of storytelling spread deep into the past, touching every facet of human spirit and endeavour. Enriching us with immortal truths and wisdom, Sri Chinmoy’s ancient stories and folktales offer guidance and inspiration in this modern age. To show us that though our vocations, ideals and goals may have changed; at the core we are no different from the ancient traditions of the past.]]></description>
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      <title>Episode 5: &quot;Babar&apos;s Heart of Forgiveness&quot;, &quot;God Is In Everyone&quot;, and &quot;Once You Realise GodAll the Cosmic Gods Become Yours&quot;</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This is Episode 5, and a special edition. With me in the studio for this episode is my musician friend Kanala, who plays both Indian sitar and Western guitar. With live accompaniment the chosen stories for this episode are distinctly Indian. India's great tradition of storytelling down through the ages survives to this day. In these precious writings I am struck by the ancient wisdom, depth of meaning, and strengh of character.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2006 20:33:36 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Budhsamudra Knox presents a collection of Sri Chinmoy&apos;s stories. A distinctly Indian episode, accompanied by sitar music.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Episode 4: &quot;The Brahmin and the Old Woman&quot;, &quot;The Honesty Diploma&quot;, and &quot;The King and the Traveler&quot;</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[For many of us at the moment these are the winter months. Cool, foggy mornings slowly seep into gloomy days, which in turn pass into bleak toe-numbing nights, and all of this at times under a thick blanket of snow. So I find myself more and more seeking the refuge of a cosy indoor scene, and the comfort of one of Sri Chinmoy's books of heart-warming stories from the east. It was from my favourite Viennese cafe that I selected this episode's stories.]]></description>
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      <itunes:subtitle>From the cold winter of Vienna, Budhsamudra Knox brings us more of Sri Chinmoy&apos;s heart-warming stories. </itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Episode 3: &quot;The Human Explorer and the Divine Discoverer&quot;, &quot;The Loving God and the Stolen Mangoes&quot; ...</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In this episode I have selected stories from Sri Chinmoy's book 'The Mind Jungles and the Heart Gardens of Life,' which he wrote for the occassion of his 70th birthday as an offering of inspiration and eternal wisdom. Each story, full of light and colour, offers a meaningful glimpse into the grand kaleidoscope of life.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2005 20:19:53 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Budhsamudra Knox dramatises a collection of 6 of Sri Chinmoy&apos;s stories from &quot;The Mind Jungles and the Heart Gardens of Life.&quot;</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Episode 2: &quot;A Sincere Man&apos;s Promise&quot;, &quot;She Lends Money With Wisdom&quot;, and &quot;The Golden Swan&quot;</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In this episode you will hear from Sri Chinmoy's book of collected stories entitled 'Garden of The Soul.' In it he writes, "Inside each of us there is a beautiful flower garden. This is the garden of the soul... With every lesson we learn from life, our soul garden grows and glows."]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2005 17:38:39 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Budhsamudra Knox (Editor)</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Part II in our new series of &quot;Stories from the Heart of the World.&quot; Budhsamudra Knox dramatises a collection of Sri Chinmoy&apos;s writings.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>14:00</itunes:duration>
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