Best Barbara Ann Briggs Podcasts (2024)

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The Art of Perception 9:57

4h ago9:57

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The art of perception influences every aspect of our lives because what we see we become. Every cell in our body is influenced by our perceptions. As we evolve, we naturally gain the skill of appreciating finer, more subtle values of every object. Every object has an inner essence as well as an outer form. Support the Show.…

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Death 10:43

17d ago10:43

10:43

Death only follows the orders from the Supreme. Every person is destined to live on earth for a particular period of time. When that time is over, Death comes and takes one away. One has to take birth again and again until one gains full Knowledge. The fire of Knowledge makes one a liberated soul. Support the Show.…

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Poetry of Rumi 9:17

1M ago9:17

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Rumi was a great Sufi mystic who was born in 1207 in the Persian Empire of Balkh in modern-day Afghanistan. At the age of 36, he met a great Sufi master named Shams who became his spiritual guide. Shams inspired Rumi to tread the Sufi path of love of God. Rumi wrote many volumes of teachings in verse for which he is well known and revered in the wo…

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Loneliness 11:43

2M ago11:43

11:43

Loneliness is due to ignorance of who we truly are. When we gain knowledge of the Self, we will not feel lonely because the Self is all-pervading. When we experience the Self, we will feel one with the whole world. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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The Soul 9:10

3M ago9:10

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The soul is described in the Bhagavad Gita, verses 12-25 as infinite, imperishable, immortal, eternal and all-pervading. Lord Krishna imparts this knowledge to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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Faith 12:23

3M ago12:23

12:23

Faith is needed for any accomplishment in life. There are three fields of faith: faith in oneself, faith in the teacher and faith in God. The greater the accomplishment, the more faith is needed. Maharishi says: " Faith provides an anchor in life, not only for the seeker of Truth but for any man." Support the Show.…

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The Law of Karma 9:05

4M ago9:05

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The law of karma can be summed up in the words: "As you sow, so shall you reap." As one behaves, so one receives. We create our own destiny. Whatever we are experiencing now is the result of seeds sown in the past. One's own actions are responsible to bring either happiness or success or the opposite. Support the Show.…

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Happiness 12:53

4M ago12:53

12:53

Everyone desires a permanent state of happiness. In this dialogue, Happiness explains the conditions that one must fulfill in order to gain a lasting state of happiness. In order to gain happiness, one must give happiness. The more one gives, the more one gains. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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The Purpose of Education 12:52

5M ago12:52

12:52

The purpose of education is to lead life to higher levels of achievement and fulfillment. Knowledge should enable the individual to live in harmony with natural law. It should enliven the full value of creativity and intelligence in human awareness. Complete knowledge is only available in the state of pure consciousness. Support the Show.…

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The Art of Marriage 10:09

5M ago10:09

10:09

Marriage is a holy relationship based on a deep tenderness of heart and mind. We marry out of need for companionship. The most important word in a successful marriage is the word, YES. In a marriage, one lives for the other. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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Role of a Housewife 9:34

6M ago9:34

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The role of a housewife or mother is described by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. He says she has to be like a neutral point in a magnet, and be able to be very balanced in herself. Only then will the strength and integrity of the family be maintained. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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Reduction of Stress 10:53

6M ago10:53

10:53

Stress is caused by an overload to the physiology. The way to reduce stress is through deep rest. The Transcendental Meditation technique has been scientifically verified to be beneficial in reducing stress and leading to a holistic improvement in health and well-being. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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Brotherhood 7:10

7M ago7:10

7:10

In order for the world to live in peace, harmony and sustainability, brotherhood is an essential virtue that needs to be cultivated. Support the Show.

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Support of Nature 8:51

8M ago8:51

8:51

Support of Nature is the result of becoming familiar with the home of all the laws of nature. When we experience pure consciousness, we are enlivening the home of all the laws of nature deep within the human mind. The laws of nature support us more and more as we evolve. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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The Secret of Longevity 10:48

8M ago10:48

10:48

In this thirteenth discourse of the Yoga Vasishtha, the Sage Bhushundi reveals to the Sage Vasishtha the reason he has been blessed with immortality. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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The Basis of Success 8:03

9M ago8:03

8:03

The basis of success is purity of life. The means collect around purity, sincerity and goodwill towards others. Nature supports the fulfilment of all evolutionary desires. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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Rise and Fall of Natural Law 9:36

9M ago9:36

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Natural Law rises and falls in cycles. The rise and fall of religions in the corridor of time indicates the degree of Natural Law spontaneously lived in life. A cycle of time is created on the basis of the rising and falling values of Natural Law lived in the lives of the people. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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Tips for Healthy Digestion 11:27

10M ago11:27

11:27

A healthy digestive system is essential for maintaining good health. By resting on the left side for ten minutes after eating, we can feel more energized and improve our digestion. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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How Knowledge Destroys Ignorance 12:00

10M ago12:00

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Knowledge destroys ignorance through the direct experience of pure consciousness. The experience of Being or pure consciousness is a state of knowingness. Ignorance is only an illusion which should be easy to shake off. Support the Show.

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Turning Obstacles into Opportunities 10:06

11M ago10:06

10:06

Every obstacle can be turned into an opportunity by our response to it. We can learn something from every obstacle. As our lives become more in harmony with natural law, the obstacles we face will diminish and we will accomplish all we aspire to achieve in life. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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Five Points for Heaven on Earth 12:14

11M ago12:14

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Maharishi Mahesh Yogi gave these five points for heaven on earth, The five points are: 1. Know your Self and be aware of yourself as the creator of all your life's experiences 2. Adopt the standard of perfection because it is a perfect universe 3.Be self-referral: don't go by outside prompts 4.Desire and let go. Trust the universe to take care of t…

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Formula for Success in Action 12:16

12M ago12:16

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The formula for success in action is to first have a purpose that will be served by that action. The next step is a plan and fixity of purpose. It is also important not to rush into an action due to a desire for the fruit of action. One must be committed and then Providence moves to help us in unforeseen ways. Support the Show.…

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Laughter-The Best Medicine 12:44

1y ago12:44

12:44

Laughter is the best medicine because laughter loosens all the knots in the physiology and washes away impurities. Through laughter, we can emerge triumphant in all situations. "Laughter is the language of the heart." From bliss we are born and the field of pure bliss is the deepest level of the universe. Support the Show.…

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Ten Tips to Reduce Depression and Anxiety 11:37

1y ago11:37

11:37

These ten tips can reduce depression and anxiety: Transcendental Meditation, Morning Walk, Gardening, Cold Shower, Baking, Smiling and Laughter, Music, Dancing, Gratitude and Eating Ice Cream. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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The Value of Meditation 9:45

1y ago9:45

9:45

The value of meditation is that it re-enlivens the memory of who we really are. It also enables us to find a lasting happiness independent of anything in the outer environment. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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Excerpts from Pilgrimage on the Path of Love 14:04

1y ago14:04

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Pilgrimage on the Path of Love is a novel of visionary fiction. It brings the reader face to face with the eternal questions every seeker faces on the path to perfection. It takes the reader on an inward journey to self-knowledge and on a colorful outward journey into the Himalayas. Support the Show.…

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The Difference between Attachment and Divine Love 15:42

1+ y ago15:42

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Attachment, based on body consciousness, is limited to an individual. Divine love flows towards everyone equally and is based on the realization of oneness with everyone. In divine love, there is no duality, and loving anybody is like loving a part of their universal body. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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Vedic Civilization 13:27

1+ y ago13:27

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All great civilizations are based on knowledge. Vedic civilization is the height of human civilization because it is based on the knowledge and experience of the Veda. The Veda is the unmanifest eternal structure of knowledge at the deepest level of consciousness of every human being. Support the Show.…

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The Remedy for Global Calamities 14:54

1+ y ago14:54

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The remedy for global calamities is to increase coherence in the collective consciousness of the world. The way to increase coherence is to have large gropus practicing Transcendental Meditation and the TM-Sidhi program, especially Yogic Flying together. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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Self-Referral Pure Intelligence or Artificial Intelligence 13:28

1+ y ago13:28

13:28

The regular experience of the self-referral state of consciousness unfolds the total creative genius of the individual. The artificial robotic way of gaining information has its limitations and may not always provide correct answers. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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Bondage and Liberation 12:13

1+ y ago12:13

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The mechanics of action involves action, impression and desire. When the mind of the actor is weak, the impressions of actions create a binding influence on the actor. The solution to the bondage of action is to expand the consciousness of the actor with the light of pure consciousness. Support the Show.…

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Right Action 12:37

1+ y ago12:37

12:37

It is right to be good to others. It is right to love people. It is right to see good in others. It is right to speak the truth. It is wrong to do harm to others. Every culture contains these universal criteria of right and wrong. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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How Our Emotions Effect Our Health 13:02

1+ y ago13:02

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Our emotions create biochemical reactions which have a direct impact on our physical state of health. Every emotion has a physiological correlate. Being happy and smiling can increase health, immunity and longevity. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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What is Love? 7:32

1+ y ago7:32

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The dance of life is choreographed by love. The aim of life is eternal union in love. Love is the unseen orchestrator directing the course of our lives; It is the gentle wind that unfurls the sails of our destiny guiding us to the soil of love’s unfolding. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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Higher States Of Consciousness 15:51

1+ y ago15:51

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To live in the full light of wisdom, bliss and fulfilment is the natural birthright of every human being. The human nervous system is designed to express higher states of consciousness. One only needs to make use of a technique to enable the mind to experience pure consciousness. The regular experience of pure consciousness is the basis for the dev…

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Qualities of Pure Consciousness 11:29

1+ y ago11:29

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Pure consciousness is a self-referral state of awareness. It is the simplest state of consciousness. It is a state of infinite silence, perfect balance and pure bliss. It can be compared to the experience of coming back home. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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Victory Before War 13:33

2y ago13:33

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The best strategy of defense is to prevent the birth of an enemy. The mind of the citizens of every country must be educated to think and act in harmony with natural law. This is done by training the mind to contact the unified field of natural law at the basis of life itself. When the nation becomes inwardly coherent, the coherence itself will act…

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Re-Awakening Feminine Power on Earth 12:21

2y ago12:21

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The rise of the feminine indicates the rise of a broader, more inclusive frame of reference. By nature, women are more in touch with the inner, silent levels of their psyche. Women are the caretakers, mothers, nurturers, supporters and protectors of life. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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Friendship 9:30

2y ago9:30

9:30

A friend intuitively understands our feelings, our thoughts and our desires. We can trust and confide in a friend. A true friend is a rare treasure in life. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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Natural Law and National Law 12:26

2y ago12:26

12:26

Natural law is the universal principle of intelligence which guides the progress and evolution of life in the universe. In order for governments to be successful in promoting the interests of all their citizens, national laws must be supported by natural law. Only natural law is always nourishing and evolutionary to everyone. Support the Show.…

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The Guru Disciple Relationship 12:38

2y ago12:38

12:38

The Guru is able to kindle the light of divine intelligence in the disciple. He strengthens the aspiration of the disciple, purifies the mind and leads the disciple gently toward the light of truth. The Guru is the embodiment of pure knowledge and pure unconditional love. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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The Missing Element in Education 10:42

2y ago10:42

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The missing element in education is the understanding and experience of consciousness. Consciousness is the container of knowledge. By developing our consciousness, we expand our ability to learn. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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Six Free Natural Healers 9:34

2y ago9:34

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The six free natural healers are: air, water, sunlight, rest, diet and exercise. When used wisely, the six natural healers can help us maintain good health and increase longevity. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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Benefit of Meditation 12:14

2y ago12:14

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Transcendental Meditation gives us a direct experience of the never-changing, imperishable field of life. We gain access to the Self. The nature of the Self is eternal bliss consciousness. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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Why Does Suffering Exist? 10:45

2y ago10:45

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Suffering arises due to violations of natural law. The experience of suffering can awaken a deeper understanding of the higher principles of life. It can also expand one's awareness and prepare the mind and heart for a new level of spiritual development. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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Joy of Surrender 13:07

2+ y ago13:07

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The process of surrendering is like the process of a wave melting into the rhythmic rise and fall of the ocean. One surrenders to the flow of life, the dance in which the dance and the dancer become one. The final surrender is the state of total liberation - a state of eternal freedom in divine consciousness. Support the Show.…

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Speak the Sweet Truth 10:06

2+ y ago10:06

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Speech should nourish the feelings. If speech damages the surroundings, it should not be spoken. The purpose of speech is to create bliss. Only a contented heart and mind that is connected to inner silence can speak in a way that is always nourishing. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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Forgive and Flow 8:34

2+ y ago8:34

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To forgive is to move on, whereas not to forgive is to remain in a rut forged by unresolved memories of the past. Forgiving is an act of generosity. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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Source of True Courage 12:07

2+ y ago12:07

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Courage and inner strength spring from our connection with the unified source of power, wisdom and energy in the universe. This omnipresent power instills in us the power to move forward into the vast unknown. Courage and faith are interconnected. Courage is born of faith in oneself and faith in God. Support the Show.…

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Vedic Ideals of Womanhood 13:51

2+ y ago13:51

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The Vedic ideals of womanhood are the eternal, unchanging basis of every woman's life. By living in harmony with these natural laws, one is able to make maximum progress on the path of evolution. In the Vedic tradition, ladies were honored, respected and educated. Support the Show.By Barbara Ann Briggs

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