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Can the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali be applied today? Sutra means thread. Yoga Sutra is the thread of yoga. Most interpretations of the Yoga Sutra are complex and hard to understand. After investing more than 12 years studying, chanting and teaching the Yoga Sutras, Ruben Vasquez guides you on a journey exploring the wisdom of the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali. This ancient wisdom is relevant and applicable for yoga students and teachers today. Besides clear explanations and examples, each episode off ...
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Indian Philosophy, Pure and Applied ; Yoga philosophy, Sthira yoga school, meditation, pranayama, emotional well-being, self-help, india, yoga training, Bhagavad Gita, patanjali yoga sutras
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Yoga Sutras of Patanjali After reading many self development books on creative visualisation, mind control, power of the sub-conscious and self-actualisation, I got to studying Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, that changed my life. I realised that the previous books I had been reading, the crux of all that knowledge and much more had already been compiled more than 2500 years back by Maharishi Patanjali in the 196 Yoga Sutras. Each Sutra is a pearl of wisdom, to be properly chewed, digested and pra ...
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I was blessed enough to have a series of in depth conversations about the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali with a yogi by the name of Anil Ji Swaraj in The Himalayan Mountains near The Dalai Lama's monastery. We discussed meditation, philosophy, ayurvedic diet, ayurveda lifestyles, yoga, asanas, pranayama, and much more.
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Yoga Uncensored

Yoga Uncensored

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The Yoga Uncensored podcast is a series of candid and irreverent conversations between two maverick yoga teachers and their occasional guests. Imagine Patanjali and Arjuna having a beer down at the local pub. Cain Carroll and Mark Tanaka take a critical look at the world of modern yoga, exposing assumptions, trends and biases that too often hinder the transformative potential of yogic practices. What you'll hear is an unrehearsed barrage of insights, tangents, rants, alternatives, and occasi ...
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This podcast hosted by Eric Pike, DPT, focuses on using yoga as a tool to enhance worship for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Through engaging discussions, listeners will learn about the various ways yoga can be incorporated into their spiritual practice, and how it can help improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The podcast explores the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali as well as different yoga poses, techniques, and breathing exercises that can help practit ...
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Swami Tattwamayananda’s exposition of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras was given at the Vedanta Society of Northern California, San Francisco (founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1900) from October 10, 2014 to December 21, 2018 in a series of 111 lectures. These lectures include a mixture of philosophy both Eastern and Western, history, psychology, comparative theology, mysticism, classical parables, and simple everyday examples. Patanjali was a great Indian sage who wrote major treatises on Ayurveda, Sa ...
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HW News Editorial With Sujit Nair: From Politics to International Affairs, to Social Issues, Editorial led by our Managing Editor Mr Sujit Nair deep dives into various topics and discusses various perspectives. Sujit Nair also presents his stance on the matter. Listen to Editorial with Sujit Nair daily.
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Do you like motivational content? Then this is the podcast for you. Hi, I am Parichay Vashisht & I am here to motivate you whenever you feel insecure, lonely and depressing. Make sure to follow me on Instagram at Parichay.26
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The Souljerky Yoga Vine

Spiros Antonopoulos

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Strange and wonderful, sweet and bitter, naughty and nice --qualities such as these can describe the polar stormclouds of the mind, or of culture. So too, it is said, are the fertile fruits which fall from the Souljerky Yoga Vine. • Perhaps it is only shade and solace that you seek. Or temporary relief from the sun and the concrete. Perhaps you'd like a spot of chai and some sweet fruit from our vine. • A journey along the yoga information superhighway reels with rat trap fantasies. An age-o ...
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Satsaṅga

David Miliotis

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SATSAṄGA - a Chanting & Philosophy Class: Gathering together, we shed light on the vast practices & philosophies stemming from the yogic tradition of seeking to better understand ourselves & the world in which we live. We cover a wide range of topics including Yoga Sūtras, Bhagavad Gītā, Sanskrit chanting, writing & grammar, as well as many many other yoga-related topics. All are welcome!​ Free Sanskrit Resources: https://www.samjiva.com/chanting Purchase Our Workbooks: https://www.samjiva.c ...
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This is spiritual education program. In this program or in this channel I will teach you some techniques of life. I will teach you yoga, Meditation, pranayama, hath yoga, surya Namaskar, asanas, History, geography polity economy and other science and technology. I will teach you yoga philosophy and, yoga anatomy.. Yogacharya, Philosopher, Author, Lecturer, Motivational Speaker, Spiritual Practitioner, Social Worker, Vedic & Ayurvedic Researcher and Entrepreneur. He is a Pranic healer certifi ...
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This is the podcast of Dr. Anil K Rajvanshi (https://nariphaltan.org/shortbio.pdf). He is currently the Director and Hon. Secretary of Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) (https://nariphaltan.org). He has more than 43 years of experience in renewable energy R&D and rural development. He did his B.Tech and M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from I.I.T. Kanpur in 1972 and 1974 respectively. He received his Ph.D. in Mech. Engg. from University of Florida, Gainesville, USA in 1979. He w ...
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Weaving the Yoga Sutra: Choosing to be happy What is my perspective on the world? And how does it influence my ways of perceiving and being in the world? When I follow my natural tendency to move toward feeling better and away from feeling pain, does my awareness increase? Am I trying to manipulate the world to fit my expectations? Is this making m…
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Weaving the Yoga Sutra: A mantra for presence Our words influence our thoughts and perspective. What words do you use frequently? Are those words useful to be present or are they potential distractors? What happens when we replace our tendencies to predict and worry with the mantra Let's see? https://simple-yoga.org This content is inspired by the …
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In this edition of 'Editorial,' Mr. Sujit Nair delves into the pivotal role Maharashtra plays in determining the Prime Minister in the upcoming Lok Sabha Election. He delves into the fractures within Maharashtra's two prominent regional parties, namely Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party, and underscores the discontent among the state's popula…
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In a recent episode of 'Editorial', Mr. Sujit Nair delved into the topic of taxing inherited wealth, prompted by a statement from Sam Pitroda, Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress. Pitroda, in an interview, discussed the rationale behind wealth redistribution, citing the example of inheritance tax in the United States. He characterized it as an int…
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In this episode of 'Editorial,' Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the remarks made by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, regarding Muslims, as well as his assertions concerning the Congress' manifesto. Additionally, the episode provides a brief explanation of what former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh said in his 2006 speech.…
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In this episode of ‘Editorial’ Mr. Sujit Nair discusses about the statement made by the Finance Minister Of India Nirmala Sitharaman about bringing back the Electoral Bonds Scheme after wider consultations. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the BJP plans to reintroduce electoral bonds, in some other form, after wider consultation, …
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In this episode of ‘Editorial,’ Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the recent remarks made by the Supreme Court of India during the hearing of petitions seeking for 100% verification of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail slips (VVPATs). During the hearing, the Supreme Court directed the Election Commission of India to investigate allegations that extra votes…
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In this episode of ‘Editorial’, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses about the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections and compares the opinion polls and surveys of the earlier Lok Sabha elections of 2004, 2014 and 2019. Mr. Nair derives certain conclusions after discussing elections of the past and discusses about whether the opposition INDIA Alliance. India is preparin…
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In this episode of ‘Editorial’, Mr. Sujit Nair expresses his opinion on the recently released manifesto of the Bhartiya Janata Party. With the seven-phased Lok Sabha polls set to commence on April 19, the BJP unveiled its much-anticipated manifesto titled 'Modi ki guarantee' Sankalp Patra. PM Modi emphasized that the party's foremost focus would be…
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In this episode of ‘Editorial’, HW News’ Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair discusses about the recently released CSDS-Lokniti survey. On June 4, 2024, during the vote counting for the Lok Sabha elections, will India observe a sentiment of anti-incumbency? Or will the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), aiming for a third consecutive term under the same lead…
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In a recent segment of ""Editorial,"" Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the Supreme Court of India's recent comments regarding Patanjali Ayurved. The Court criticized Patanjali for its lackadaisical apology affidavit submitted in response to its misleading advertisements promoting ayurvedic products while disparaging modern medicine. Justices Hima Kohli and…
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In a recent episode of 'Editorial', Mr. Sujit Nair delves into PM Modi's response to the recent Supreme Court verdict regarding the Electoral Bonds Scheme. Modi strongly dismissed any notion that the verdict posed a setback to his administration. ""Tell me what have we have done that I should see it as a setback? I firmly believe that those dancing…
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In this edition of "Editorial," Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the ongoing trend of leaders from opposition parties being summoned and investigated by enforcement agencies. He points out instances in states governed by opposition parties like Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, Delhi, West Bengal, and Kerala. Mr. Nair specifically highlights the recent arrest of Delh…
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In this editorial segment, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses a pressing issue facing India: unemployment, along with a statement made by the Chief Economic Advisor. On March 27, Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran emphasized that government intervention couldn't solve all social and economic challenges, stating that diagnosing problems like unemplo…
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Weaving the Yoga Sutra: Sensitivity and feedback Are you noticing changes in your sensitivity? Do you play internal games to override the common sense feedback you receive? Which do you trust more, the feedback sensitivity loop or your inner tendencies? What happens when you follow your sensitivity? What happens when you follow your tendencies? Do …
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In this episode of 'Editorial', Mr. Sujit Nair discusses Rekha Patra, who was hailed as "Shakti Swaroopa" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr. Nair highlights the disparity in treatment between the victims of the Sandeshkhali incident, where women were reportedly sexually harassed by TMC workers, and the women who suffered similar atrocities in Man…
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In this episode of 'Editorial,' Mr. Sujit Nair delves into the topic of companies purchasing electoral bonds after the scrutiny from enforcement agencies. Out of the 26 companies under investigation, 16 made political donations through bonds only after being targeted by these agencies, while another six increased their donations following agency cr…
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Weaving the Yoga Sutra: Distractions The most important skill to cultivate Distractions will happen, sooner or later, either a few times or countless times. Even when we get distracted , noticing that we got distracted indicates that we are present and that we are aware that our attention moved away from our intended focal point. What is important …
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Weaving the Yoga Sutra: Range of Awareness - Open awareness Open Awareness is the experience of being open to whatever each moment brings Would it be useful to grow in our ability to modulate our awareness so that we can choose to focus on an idea or object or just be in open awareness? What happens if you try this exercise several times? What do y…
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In an episode of "Editorial," Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the alarming state of Indian politics, where dissenting voices are being silenced through imprisonment. Mr. Nair cites examples such as the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal just before the Lok Sabha elections and the arrest of K. Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao.…
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In this edition of "Editorial," Mr. Sujit Nair examines how the BJP has emerged as the primary beneficiary of political funding, including electoral bonds & electoral trusts. Out of the total of Rs 16,492 crore obtained through bonds, the BJP received Rs 8,252 crore, surpassing the funding received by over 20 other parties combined. Additionally, p…
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In this episode of 'Editorial', Mr. Sujit Nair discusses Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud's comments regarding Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's actions. The Supreme Court expressed dissatisfaction with Governor Ravi for refusing to reinstate MLA K Ponmudi as a Minister despite his conviction being suspended by the Supreme Court. CJI Chandrachud s…
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In this episode of 'Editorial,' Mr. Sujit Nair delves into the recent disclosures made by the Election Commission of India regarding Electoral Bonds. According to a report from The Hindu, a significant number of newly established companies, specifically 43 firms incorporated in 2018 or later, have acquired electoral bonds totaling over Rs 384.5 cro…
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In a recent episode of 'Editorial', Mr. Sujit Nair raised concerns regarding the transparency of data related to Electoral Bonds sold by the State Bank of India (SBI). Following a Supreme Court ruling on February 15, which deemed the electoral bond scheme unconstitutional, the SBI was instructed to provide detailed information on the bonds to the E…
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In this episode of 'Editorial', Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the Supreme Court's recent action towards the State Bank of India (SBI) regarding the disclosure of Unique Serial Numbers on electoral bonds. The Supreme Court of India has reprimanded the SBI for failing to share the unique serial numbers assigned to electoral bonds, the data of which was re…
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In this episode of ""Editorial,"" Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the Maharashtra State Bank Employees Federation's call for the resignation of SBI Chairman Dinesh Khera. The federation is demanding Khera's resignation due to his submission to the Supreme Court requesting an extension until June 2024 to provide information on electoral bonds, citing the t…
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In the latest "Editorial" episode, Mr. Sujit Nair delves into the letter penned by Adish Aggarwala, the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, addressed to President Droupadi Murmu. Aggarwala urges a pause in enforcing the Supreme Court's recent ruling against the electoral bonds scheme. He calls for a presidential reference to reconsider …
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In this episode of 'Editorial,' Mr. Sujit Nair delves into the resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel just ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Following the Union law ministry's announcement of Goel's resignation, Election Commission officials found themselves puzzled, especially considering the remaining three years of Goel's tenure and the …
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In this edition of "Editorial," Mr. Sujit Nair addresses the issue of the notably low conviction rates in 'Crimes against Foreigners' in India. The discussion centers on a recent gang-rape incident involving a Spanish woman in Jharkhand, shedding light on the overall decline in conviction rates for crimes against foreigners in the country. Statisti…
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In this edition of 'Editorial,' Mr. Sujit Nair delves into the mood of Indian voters leading up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Urban Indians exhibit a keen interest in participating in the imminent Lok Sabha polls but harbor pessimism regarding critical issues, notably citing unemployment as their primary concern. The government's Covid-19 vaccin…
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In this edition of 'Editorial,' Mr. Sujit Nair addresses the State Bank of India's application filed in the Supreme Court, requesting an extension until June 30, 2024, to provide electoral bonds information to the Election Commission of India. According to a Constitutional Bench's ruling on February 15, the SBI is obligated to submit the informatio…
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In this Editorial episode, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses a significant ruling by a 7-judge bench of the Supreme Court, overturning the 1998 PV Narasimha Rao judgment. The previous verdict allowed Members of Parliament and legislative assemblies to claim immunity under Articles 105(2) and 194(2) of the Constitution for receiving bribes in anticipation of…
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In this edition of 'Editorial,' Mr. Sujit Nair delves into the ongoing turmoil in Manipur and the prevailing unrest in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. Emphasizing the subpar quality of governance in these two Indian states—one governed by the BJP and the other by the All India Trinamool Congress—Mr. Nair concludes by asserting that the electorate in Ind…
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In this edition of 'Editorial,' Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the declining employment opportunities in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Over the past three years since the onset of the pandemic, there has been a consistent decrease in the amount of work provided by the rural jobs guarantee program, dropping from 38.…
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In this episode of ‘Editorial’, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses about the prevalent income inequality in India where Mr. Nair refers to a report by Goldman Sachs titled ‘The Rise Of Affluent India’. The report says 49.7% of India’s working population earns less than ₹ 1.25 lakhs annually while only 4.1% earns more than ₹ 8.3 lakh annually. The report furt…
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Weaving the Yoga Sutra: Range of awareness - Concentration What does it feel like when our mind focuses on just one thing? Exploring the range of awareness by focusing our mind on a single object of concentration. When we try to concentrate on a single thing, most of us find that our minds are easily distracted. This exercise strengthens our abilit…
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In this edition of 'Editorial,' Mr. Sujit Nair draws comparisons between the 1975 Emergency imposed by former PM Indira Gandhi and the current Modi regime, pointing out the frequent summoning of political leaders by investigative agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Mr. Nair picks recent inci…
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In this edition of 'Editorial,' Mr. Sujit Nair delves into the ongoing turmoil unfolding in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. Situated in the Sundarbans of North 24 Parganas district, approximately 75 km from Kolkata, the island has become a focal point of protests since February 8, putting the Trinamool Congress (TMC) state government on the defensive. L…
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In this episode of 'Editorial,' Mr. Sujit Nair sheds light on the apparent contradiction within the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's narrative. While the BJP and PM Modi vociferously accuse opposition parties of corruption, there seems to be an ironic embrace of allegedly corrupt politicians into their ranks, facilitated by the muscle power o…
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In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the recent recommendation by the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) to impose President's Rule in West Bengal. The NCSC submitted a report to President Droupadi Murmu, suggesting this move amid escalating violence and political tensions in the state. The trigger for this recommenda…
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Weaving the Yoga Sutra: Rango foawareness and experiences What happens when you explore your Range of Awareness? Most of us find that developing our sensitivity to natural processes enriches our experiences. in yoga, we try to expand our awareness so that we can participate in our lives consciously and intentionally. We experience the world through…
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In this episode of 'Editorial,' Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the potential reasons behind the departure of senior Congress leader Ashok Chavan, who has recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). On Tuesday, the former Maharashtra Chief Minister formally became a BJP member in a ceremony attended by Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and sta…
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In this episode of ‘Dialogue’, Mr. Sujit Nair engages in a very interesting conversation with a veteran journalist Anand Vardhan Singh and discusses whether the ruling NDA will win 400+ Lok Sabha in the upcoming elections. Sr. Journalist Anand Vardhan Singh suggest that the claim made by the PM Modi in the parliament that the ruling BJP will win 37…
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In this episode of 'Editorial,' Mr. Sujit Nair delves into the ongoing farmers' protest at various locations along the Delhi border. He sheds light on the challenges faced by Indian farmers, emphasizing the key issues fueling the protests. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha are organizing a march to exert pressur…
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