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Some Eternal Values of Life-Vipashyana
except by a daily doze of morphia. He visited all known doctors of Europe, Switzerland, Japan and USA but without any cure. Someone advised him to take lessons in Vipashyana which were given by Shri Uba Khin whom he now venerates as his Guru. Shri Uba Khin was a highly respected Burmese Saint who rose to become the Accountant General of independent Burma from a mere clerk in that department. He first refused to teach this system to Shri Goenka when he knew that Goenka wanted to learn in only for the cure of his disease. His contention was that the system was for the development of spiritual values and not for medical treatment and if the diseases are in fact cured, that result is merely a by-product when mind gets cleared of all negatives and tensions caused by anger, greed, avarice and hatred etc. After some persuation Goenka was allowed to attend the tution. He, however, left it finding it difficult and unfruitful. His second attempt was successful with the result that simplicity and direct approach of the technique made 'him an ardent student and follower of Uba Khin. He
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