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The lotus was a flower that retained its fragrance and beauty even while growing in slush and dirty water. It posed a silent challenge to the humans who visited the temple, to be true to their dharma even if those around them were not.
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.
I am proud of this perfect scientific mathematics behind sacred 108..
The Clouds rush to the Mountain, they caress him gently, they fight for his attention, they rise to kiss his lips. The Clouds believe the Mountain is smitten, that he stands so high to not let them pass, that he stands uncomfortably still, with rishi-like repose, because he waits for their return every year. There’s no doubt in their mind:
This world is full of selfish people. They will tell you what you want to hear in order to get what they want from you. To protect yourself, you must know how to use them to get
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.’
‘Vaamah kaamo manushyaaNaam yasmin kila nibadhyate; jane tasmiMstvanukroshah snehashcha kila jaayate.’
the field of dharma, intentions matter as much, if not more, than the act itself.
Basically, calmness and centeredness are always elusive because people assume they have to do something, gain good karma, to get there.’
Nobility without capability is limiting, it only results in good theory.’
One of the best thoughts..
It is said, and rightly, that whatever the memories associated with the past, every person’s heart beats faster when they return to the land of their roots. The pain of separation, and the joy of homecoming, are universal.
people do reckless things when they think the odds are in their favour.’
‘People respond to stress in much the same way. Those who are soft on the inside become harder with the right amount of stress, and those who are hard on the inside become softer.
Natyashastra: love, laughter, sorrow, anger, courage, fear, disgust, wonder and tranquillity. The tenth face, in the centre, had no expression at all. A blank slate.
