Miracles
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Leaping on Broken Glass.
This experiment demystifies the “Hatha Yogi’s Leap”—leaping barefoot onto broken glass. It demonstrates how preparing tumbled bottle glass, distributing weight across a deep granular bed, exploiting thick sole skin, and absorbing impact through vertical landings explain the demonstration entirely through fundamental principles of physics and physiology.
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Unmasking the Miracle-Merchants:
An Interview with B. PremanandIn this candid interview, renowned rationalist Premanand discusses his lifelong campaign exposing fraudulent godmen across India. As the successor to Abraham Kovoor, he explains how scientific temper debunks widespread superstitions like holy ash, palmistry, and astrology, advocating for reason over religious exploitation while educating millions through nationwide scientific outreach workshops.
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After the dust has settled
This statement by Narendra Nayak, President, Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations, sharply critiques Sathya Sai Baba, alleging widespread fraud, financial corruption, media manipulation, and legal immunity despite severe misconduct. It calls for immediate government intervention to seize trust assets, eliminate elite trustees, and launch a full investigation before financial misdeeds are obscured, framing religious authority…
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The Bhagwan of Puttaparthi
This Critical Article Questions The Divine Claims Of Sathya Sai Baba During His Final Hospitalisation. It Exposes Alleged Miracles As Simple Sleight Of Hand Tricks, Highlights Financial Opacity, And Critiques Political Patronage. The Author Urges Government Intervention To Take Over Institutional Assets And Protect Public Funds From Misappropriation.