An Introduction to Yoga by Annie Besant ~ Full Audiobook [philosophy]

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06/29/23

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An Introduction to Yoga by Annie Besant audiobook.

Genre: philosophy

First delivered as four public lectures in Benares in 1907, Annie Besant's An Introduction to Yoga invites the listener into yoga not as a set of gymnastic poses, but as a disciplined science of consciousness. Speaking as a leading figure in the Theosophical movement, Besant sets out to make India's spiritual psychology intelligible to Western readers while remaining rooted in the classical tradition of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. She begins by asking what yoga is really for: the gradual unfolding of awareness and the realization of the deeper Self, explored through familiar and mysterious states of mind, from waking and dreaming to profound inner stillness. From there, she maps the major Indian schools of thought, clarifying how different philosophies explain the soul, the world, and liberation. The heart of the book is practical in the most demanding sense: training attention, mastering distraction, and using concentration and meditation to transform character and perception. As Besant connects ethics, mind control, and spiritual evolution, the central struggle becomes clear: can an ordinary life, with its scattered thoughts and restless desires, be reorganized into a purposeful path toward inner freedom?

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 00

(00:01:38) Chapter 01

(00:06:00) Chapter 02

(00:10:52) Chapter 03

(00:11:48) Chapter 04

(00:15:42) Chapter 05

(00:21:19) Chapter 06

(00:27:03) Chapter 07

(00:31:21) Chapter 08

(00:36:45) Chapter 09

(00:42:28) Chapter 10

(00:47:06) Chapter 11

(00:49:39) Chapter 12

(00:54:51) Chapter 13

(00:56:43) Chapter 14

(01:02:12) Chapter 15

(01:04:44) Chapter 16

(01:08:01) Chapter 17

(01:41:08) Chapter 18

(01:46:10) Chapter 19

(01:51:33) Chapter 20

(01:57:33) Chapter 21

(02:02:34) Chapter 22

(02:09:10) Chapter 23

(02:13:08) Chapter 24

(02:21:22) Chapter 25

(02:29:22) Chapter 26

(02:43:53) Chapter 27

(02:52:55) Chapter 28

(03:02:17) Chapter 29

(03:04:30) Chapter 30

(03:08:18) Chapter 31

(03:10:22) Chapter 32

(03:19:08) Chapter 33

(03:30:04) Chapter 34

(03:35:14) Chapter 35

(03:44:12) Chapter 36

(03:46:18) Chapter 37

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Reflections on the Formation and Distribution of Wealth by Anne Robert Jacques Turgot ~ Full Audiobook [business]

June 29, 2023

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Reflections on the Formation and Distribution of Wealth by Anne Robert Jacques Turgot audiobook.

Genre: business

Written by French statesman and economist Anne Robert Jacques Turgot in the eighteenth century, Reflections on the Formation and Distribution of Wealth is a compact but far-reaching guide to how societies create prosperity and how that prosperity moves through different hands. Speaking to readers who want more than slogans about markets or inequality, Turgot builds from everyday realities: land and labor, harvests and prices, wages and rents. He introduces clear distinctions between those who work the soil, those who craft and trade, and those who provide capital, then asks what each group contributes and what each can reasonably claim. Along the way he explains why saving matters, how capital accumulates, why interest exists, and how investment and risk shape the opportunities available to individuals and nations. Framed by the concerns of pre-Revolutionary France but aimed at universal questions, the work connects personal choices to large-scale outcomes and invites listeners to think critically about property, production, and exchange. Whether you are exploring the roots of classical economics or seeking a sharper lens on modern debates, Turgot offers a rigorous, accessible starting point.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:03:15) Chapter 02

(00:11:47) Chapter 03

(00:17:23) Chapter 04

(00:23:22) Chapter 05

(00:28:41) Chapter 06

(00:36:57) Chapter 07

(00:42:15) Chapter 08

(00:51:10) Chapter 09

(00:57:53) Chapter 10

(01:04:02) Chapter 11

(01:11:02) Chapter 12

(01:17:04) Chapter 13

(01:27:31) Chapter 14

(01:34:30) Chapter 15

(01:46:16) Chapter 16

(02:01:00) Chapter 17

(02:11:59) Chapter 18

(02:16:31) Chapter 19

(02:24:24) Chapter 20

(02:34:42) Chapter 21

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The Real Mother Goose by Anonymous ~ Full Audiobook [folklore]

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121m

The Real Mother Goose by Anonymous audiobook.

Genre: folklore

The Real Mother Goose is a beloved collection of traditional nursery rhymes and jingles passed down through generations, gathered under the timeless name 'Mother Goose.' Anonymous in authorship but unmistakable in cultural impact, this anthology invites listeners into a playful world of kings and cobblers, clever cats, mysterious maidens, bustling markets, and moonlit mischief. Each short verse stands on its own, yet together they create a lively portrait of childhood imagination - where nonsense can hide a wink of wisdom, and simple rhythms make language unforgettable. Perfect for family listening, bedtime routines, and early readers, these rhymes build sound awareness, memory, and a feel for the music of words through repetition, rhyme, and gentle surprises. Whether you are revisiting favorites you remember by heart or discovering them anew, The Real Mother Goose offers a warm, sing-song journey through the folklore of everyday life, full of humor, curiosity, and the small dramas of growing up - all in bite-sized pieces meant to be read aloud and shared.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:22:05) Chapter 02

(00:42:00) Chapter 03

(00:58:56) Chapter 04

(01:20:24) Chapter 05

(01:40:12) Chapter 06

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