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EXISTENCE OR ABSTRACT LIFE
We must look carefully contemplate on the following Upadesa. Life or Existence itself is Abstract, not merely an opinion held by the writer but the truth, however it is tangibly felt within the confines of the body. We should not compound Life as or in the body as a sensation tangibly felt by our mind… Read more
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SANKALPA
Sankalpa: Let us examine this common Sanskrit idea held in the Hindu sastras. It drives the writer bonkers. Free will, Gods Will, Destiny, what for? Why explain to explain away? Damn nuisance, all of it. Sankalpa: San means connection to the highest truth, Kalpa means determination. But Sankalpa means aligning to the inner spiritual purpose… Read more
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HINDU ORTHODOXY
You are made to feel alienated from God by your Elders (not just any God of yours for choosing), so you are proselytized to embrace Bhakti, their God; you are made to feel separated from the Spirit, so you are made to embrace Yoga by Yogis, breath control, etc; you are made to feel ignorant… Read more
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CONSCIOUSNESS AND ITS BANISHMENT
This is an interesting topic. Let us examine the knowledge and ignorance of Scientists. Anaesthesia, Coma and Amnesia. So, one can banish consciousness to nothingness using Propofol or Isoflurane. Makes me chuckle. These scientists are morons. I will tell you why. They say they can banish consciousness and experiment on meditators with head gear They… Read more
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CONSCIOUSNESS EXPANSION: YOGI NIDRA
Let us examine the concept termed Consciousness Expansion, which aspirants come across during their Sankalpa or Sadhana in esoteric and metaphysical studies. What is Consciousness Expansion? The writer did grapple for a while with this concept and the idea of Yogi Nidra. During that period, the writer would daily listen to discourses on You-Tube presented… Read more
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64th NAYANAR
Sri BHAGAVAN MAHARSHI RAMANA Marble Statue Mandapam of Sri Bhagavan; Ramanashramam, Tiruvannamalai. MEENAKSHI TEMPLE MADURAI An opinion held firmly by the author that Bhagavan Maharshi Ramana is the most illustrious 64th Nayanar in the 20th century CE amongst the 63 Nayanars during the 6th to 8th centuries CE. Number 64 is the most auspicious One.… Read more
