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In the spiritual epic that unfolds within our own psyche, the kingdom of the mind—symbolized by Kishkindha—is governed by forces both subtle and profound. Among them stands Tara, a beacon of wisdom and restraint. Revered as one of the Panchakanya, her purity is not merely of conduct, but of an unwavering purpose that shines amidst…
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Great myths are not stories of what happened once to gods and demons; they are maps of what happens eternally within the human soul. Our journey together has now led us to one of the most epic of these maps: the Samudra Manthan, the Churning of the Ocean of Milk. Through the lens of a…
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We have seen the blog being very strict in terms of delivering justice by stating justice as non-negotiable. The we saw some harsh critic on restorative or merciful deliverance of justice. Then the blog talks about the justice as everpresent and kind of a Cosmic Principle. And lastly the blog assumes a sense of gratitude…
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The blog tries to present a quest of exploring the nature of reality, consciousness, and existence from philosophical and metaphysical perspectives. It all started with a seemingly simple idea I was grappling with: if subject and object share a common base in consciousness, does that logically negate the idea of “real” subjects and “real” objects?…
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It seems every pointer to the ultimate Reality, though aiming at the same reality, is different, and the pointer itself matters for the journey. Buddhism might say the sea (reality) doesn’t have inherent existence, ever-changing as rivers merge and clouds form. A non-dualist would say the sea exists, and only the sea is everywhere, unchanging.…
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We often seek patterns, a sense of order in the unfolding narrative of our lives. The ancients, with their profound introspection, gifted us frameworks like the Ashrama system from India – a four-stage blueprint for a fulfilling life. Brahmacharya (student), Grihastha (householder), Vanaprastha (retired/forest-dweller), and Sannyasa (renunciate). It’s a map of growth, contribution, withdrawal, and…
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Just when we felt our exploration had formed a complete circle, a new path revealed itself. Our journey now takes us from the symbolism of Shiva’s own form to the potent energies he commands, embodied by his steadfast companion, Nandi the Bull, and the ferocious Tiger Skin upon which he sits. Here, we discover a…
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We begin with a paradox. Why does Shiva, the supreme ascetic, the very symbol of renunciation, have one of the richest and most complex iconographies in existence? The answer, as we’ve discovered, is that the form of Shiva is a divine roadmap to the formless. Each symbol is not an ornament but a signpost, guiding…
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So far we explored the dimensions being and becoming of the lord Shiva. Now this blog tries to explore the “coming back” or the liberation aspect. Our journey into the cosmology of Shiva now brings us to his right hand, to the emblem that defines his power and purpose: the Trishula. At first glance, it…
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In our last exploration, we sat with Shiva in the stillness of Kailasa. We saw how his form symbolizes the silent, transcendent, and formless Absolute. But that is only half of the truth. The silence of Shiva is not empty; it is pregnant with a rhythm. It is the silence of the dancer moments before…
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