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1. See below link for Sadhana Panchakam by Sri Adi Shankara. In 40 simple one line verses, he has covered beautifully the way a person should lead his life to the end - one's Death. It is self-explanatory except for a couple of verses where we have to note that Adi Shankara was teaching this to his students who had come to study with him (So he said "Treat the malady of hunger by taking the medicine of alms daily). Each and every verse has got powerful meaning and significance and it paves the way for not an ordinary human life but the life of a Realized person (Jnani).

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2. Shirdi Sri Sai Baba, a great saint and his teachings

This is the first article that was submitted by a reader of ourindianculture and I appreciate his effort to compile a nice article on Shirdi Sri Sai Baba. I encourage other readers to submit articles that highlights the greatness of our Indian culture. Thanks again for Umasreedasan for this article.

Before curing a Dr.Pille's swollen leg infested with guinea worms causing him unbearable pain:

"Lie calmly here and be at ease. The true remedy is that the result of past actions has to be suffered and got over. Our karma is the cause of our happiness and sorrow; therefore, put up with whatever comes to you.
Allah is the sole Dispenser and Protector, think of Him always. He will take care of you.
Surrender to His Feet with body, mind, wealth and speech, and then see what He does!"

https://ourindianculture.com/otherinterestingshowstory.php?id=4

3. Meditation - Bringing your mind back....

Meditation is the gift to mankind from the eastern cultures especially from India. There are different kinds and types of meditation. But their purpose is the same. To focus the mind on a single thought and when you get well established in that state with continuous practice realize the true self - you as the atma. Meditation alone cannot lead one to this state. But with the knowledge and understanding of our scriptures like Bhagawad Gita and Upanishads and with the practice of meditation one can reach this goal.