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Why does the soul insist on hanging on to the body until the absolute last minute? Even when death is clearly the better alternative?
The diameter of the sun was a hundred and eight times the diameter of the earth. The average distance from the sun to the earth was a hundred and eight times the diameter of the sun. The average distance of the moon from the earth was a hundred and eight times the diameter of the moon.
was a life-size idol of Lord Rudra. The Lord sat cross-legged, like a yogi, his eyes closed in concentration. Right behind him was a massive three-metre
The union of the lingam and the yoni represented creation, a result of the partnership between the masculine and the feminine, an alliance between passive Space and active Time from which all life, indeed all creation, originated.
the Sun could have left, Yet he stands there all alone, so that he can give to the Earth. He burns himself, so she may benefit from it, He wants to come closer, but he knows he can’t, He knows his passion is so strong that he’ll hurt her, So he stands apart and admires his Lady.
The Saakshin Vishnu was, strictly speaking, a witness.
Use people before they can use you. Most people in the world are contemptible. Many hide behind pretentions. The ones who succeed are the ones who are honest with themselves.
Be clear about what you want. But hide it well. It will help you get what you want.’
‘Always remember why we are strong, why we are successful. Because we don’t fool ourselves that we are honourable or good. We know who we are. We accept it. We embrace it. That’s why we beat everyone. That’s why we will continue to beat everyone.’
‘All of us have been through times when life seemed unfair. In such situations, we can choose to see ourselves as victims and blame the rest of the world. We can drown ourselves in the false comfort of knowing we are not responsible for our difficulties and expect others to change our lives. Or, we can pick ourselves up. Be strong. And fight the world.’
In the field of dharma, intentions matter as much, if not more, than the act itself.
‘Life is unfair to everyone. As Sikhi Buddha said, the fundamental reality of life is dukha. There is no escaping the grief that permeates every corner of this illusory world. Accepting this basic truth is the first step towards trying to overcome it.’ ‘Everyone is struggling… I suppose we must try to understand and learn, rather than judge.’
‘May you always live in dharma. May dharma always live in you.’
They say tears can wash away grief. They lie. There are some kinds of grief that even a million tears cannot wash away. Which haunt you for life. For all time. They say time heals all wounds. They lie. Sometimes, the grief one is cursed which is so immense that even time surrenders to it.
Indians believed that to kill a baby was a horrific sin, and it would pollute one’s soul for many births.
The big toes of her feet had also been tied together. The same was done for Prithvi. It was believed that this helped conjoin the right and left energy channels, thus ensuring the movement of energy in a circle within the body.
tears of loved ones made it difficult for the departed soul to leave the world. The living had to control and suppress their grief, for the good of the dead.
He performed the circumambulation three times. In doing so, he was, in effect, stating to the world that he would assume the responsibility for repaying Vedavati’s debts. Not monetary debts, for money was meaningless to the soul—he was promising to repay her unfinished karmic debt and ensuring that she would be free of all attachments and responsibilities in this world. Her soul could then, hopefully, travel towards moksha, and be liberated from the cycle of births.
Vaashi is so appropriate, Dada. The sound of a blazing flame
The pain of separation, and the joy of homecoming, are universal.
the opposite of right is not wrong, it’s left.’
‘Lord Vidur said that there are two ways to waste money. One, by giving charity to the unworthy. Second, by not giving charity to the worthy.’
‘How can a soul forget the reason for its existence?’
Kumari Amman temple.
love, laughter, sorrow, anger, courage, fear, disgust, wonder and tranquillity.
