How precious our human birth is

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How precious our human birth is

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Jul 17, 2014

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Beginning a new series of talks, Swamini Supriyananda talks about the uniqueness and pricelessness of our existence in this world as a human.

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Jul 17, 2014

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Do you ever stop and think about why you do what you do everyday? Australian psychologist turned Hindu Monk, Swamini Supriyananda, provides insightful answers to your contemporary questions and challenges. Her captivating anecdotes, infused with the philosophies of the ancient Hindu teachings, are guaranteed to inspire us to think about it!

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