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lazyyogi · 1 year
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THE OMKAR (OM)
Om is the first mantra. It is the seed syllable of reality Itself.
Om begins and concludes every ritual, meditation, and mantra. Om begins and concludes that Thing we perceive as the Universe.
Om encodes the destination, the map, and the practice of the spiritual path.
The dot embodies the non-dual divine reality inherent in/as all Beings. The loops of the symbol demonstrate the shapes of human consciousness: waking life, dreaming, and dreamless sleep. Dividing the space between Reality and the shapes of human consciousness is a single swoosh, the Illusion.
This symbol is the reason for why some make a distinction between awareness and consciousness. Consciousness can change into many shapes, textures, and flavors. While dreaming, waking, and dreamless sleep are a few, consider also the shapes consciousness takes when exposed to psychedelics.
Yet even while consciousness can shift and change, there is an unknown knower of all these changes that is itself changeless. By unknown, what is meant is that consciousness cannot know this awareness any more than a cartoon character can know its cartoonist. However, that awareness can know itself.
The awareness in all living Beings is that divine reality. Some call it awareness because it is aware of consciousness due to the knowing capacity inherent in awareness but awareness is much more than just that. So why not call it Divine? That is just as good a description for its staggering majesty as any other.
Through an inexplicable and illusory occurrence, this awareness (or Divinity) has mistaken itself to be a single fragment of existence confined within the three shapes of human consciousness. From this arises the experience of separation, individuation, and suffering. All the while, the divine awareness is still the divine awareness. That's why this is called an illusion. It doesn't actually and never actually happened.
And that's also why Enlightenment isn't really a transformation but more like finally remembering or realizing how things actually are, hence realization. A person doesn't become enlightened just as a cartoon character doesn't realize they are the cartoonist. It is the cartoonist who remembers themself.
A non-dual teaching summarizes this succinctly: "There are not two selves, one that realizes the other."
In the end, the only real Self that we have and are is that divine awareness.
All of this and more is encoded in this lucid symbol and simple mantra...
OM
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3y3 · 2 years
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“In Sanatana Dharma, every woman is understood to be a partial manifestation of the divine Shakti, the Goddess, and must be respected accordingly.”
- Sri Dharma Pravartaka
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Shri Krishna, It's Been One Week Since You Saved My Life in the Car Accident
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Does God really have the power to save our life? Whether it's a car crash or freak accident, does God really have the power to intervene?
This is a question a lot of us have wondered our entire lives. And even with my unwavering devotion to God, it might be a question beyond my comprehension.
What I do know is that I was driving along when someone turned abruptly in my path, causing us to collide instantly.
I was going straight through an intersection when someone in the oncoming lane decided to make a left turn. They tried to gun it, but it was too late.
We t-boned (is 'collided perpendicularly' the more appropriate term?). With a massive head on collision like that, there was no reason I should have lived. It's the kind of stuff you see happen to other people and have a subliminal fear about: I hope that doesn't happen to me. One day, you could be driving along, minding your business, when someone comes out of left field and can end it all.
I had similar feelings of uncertainty and cynicism even when I was out shopping with my parents several years ago. We were in the mall, buying a pretzel, when a man randomly opened fire. Funny you remember the minor details.
He was extremely mentally ill and randomly began verbally assaulting a group of people. The people were rather confused and didn't escalate the issue with him. Still, he was deeply upset for whatever reason, and fired at the hip at a young man that had done absolutely no wrong to him.
When you hear a gun shot in a public place, it sends a chill through your body. I thought at first someone had dropped an industrial pan or baking sheet, since we were in the food court. There was the longest second of stunned silence, then a massive, unanimous understanding that that really was just a gunshot and run.
To this day, I have never seen so many people collectively turn on a dime and absolutely book it. The mall is essentially a long corridor, and we were at one end, having to run to the other.
My dad looked at my mom and I, and said, "Go. Run." He waited for us. That still fills my eyes with tears. He's military, search and rescue. It's in his nature to protect and lay down his life. And he did for me that day.
As much as we've gone through together and the odds we've been at through various times of our lives, he still laid down it all for me, and I learned more in that moment than I have in an entire lifetime.
Fortunately, the young man who was shot ended up being okay and made a full recovery. The man who assaulted him took off on foot, but was found within the next couple of days or so. He was arrested and given jail time. I'm not sure what his outcome was beyond that.
This incident gave me a deep seated fear of being in public and getting hurt by someone. I wasn't just afraid of shootings or other random occurrences, but even interactions with everyday people. It was like the stress from this trauma internalized itself into my everyday life. Would this random stranger be a 'Karen' to me? Would this person make a negative remark on my gender identity or orientation?
I was in therapy at the time and we worked through this fear together. I finally found that I was at the place where I could try and go out in a large public space again. I went to a different mall and was walking along, and I didn't feel any fear. I took a deep breath and let it go. When I looked up, I was standing in front of a pretzel place. The same place I had been standing in the other mall when a gunshot rang out.
My car accident just before the New Year has resurfaced a lot of these conflicting emotions. What if something happens beyond my control? What if something or someone hurts me?
We are all bound to the wheel of life, and unfortunately, such incidents are unavoidable.
There was no way I could have avoided that collision; there was no way I could have known. But in spite of what happened, I lived: I was completely unharmed, as was the other driver.
If you read my previous post, you'll know that just before my car's engine and battery gave out, a bhajan was playing. It was Shri Krishna Govinda Hare Murare, Hey Natha Narayana Vasudeva. It gave me an overwhelming feeling that Krishna was with me, living inside me and walking this path with me.
It brings to mind a passage from the Gita, in which Krishna tells Arjuna:
Arjuna, boldy declare, 'My devotee never perishes.'
All those who seek my shelter, whatever their birth, gender, caste or status, attain the supreme destination. (9:31-32).
Misfortune may fall upon me, but I feel confidence in knowing that Vishnu the Protector and Preserver will be with me. I expect nothing, I am equal to happiness and distress. If something bad were to happen to me, I will accept it.
I know that God doesn't always intervene. He is the impartial observer, after all. But I also believe in fate, and I know that I will do great things in Krishna's name. I am alive because there is still more for me to do. And I'm not going to waste that chance. That's why everyday should be filled with service in the name of Krishna (or any deity you might believe in, dear reader). Every moment should be turned towards God and dharma with no attachment to the results. Be a beacon for light and positivity. Together we clamber this path reaching light by light to find our way.
Much love to you all.
Namaste,
Pax
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Shri Krishna Govinda Hare Murare Hey Natha Narayana Vasudeva
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space427 · 2 years
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Mother Saraswati I bow down to you
ॐ श्री माँ सरस्वती नमन
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modernmonkeymind · 1 year
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Top 20 Concepts of #mysticism as told by #chatgpt, originally posted by @[email protected]:

Unity or Oneness: The belief that everything in the universe is interconnected and ultimately part of a single, unified whole.

The Divine: The belief in a higher power or ultimate reality, often referred to as God or the Absolute.

The Self: The belief in the existence of the true self or inner self, often considered to be a divine spark or the soul.

Mystical Experience: The belief that direct, personal experience of the divine or ultimate reality is possible and can be achieved through practices such as meditation, prayer, or contemplation.

Transcendence: The belief that it is possible to transcend the limitations of the ego or self and achieve a higher state of consciousness.

Love and Compassion: The belief that love and compassion are essential qualities for attaining spiritual enlightenment and unity with the divine.

Faith: The belief in something without evidence or proof, often based on a sense of inner knowing or spiritual intuition.

Mystical Paths: The belief that there are various paths or practices that can lead to mystical experiences and enlightenment, such as yoga, Sufism, or Zen Buddhism.

Non-dualism: The belief that there is no separation between the self and the divine, and that all distinctions between the two are ultimately illusory.

Service and Social Justice: The belief that service to others and working for social justice are important aspects of spiritual growth and enlightenment.
The Void or Emptiness: The belief that ultimate reality is empty of all characteristics or qualities, and that the self and all phenomena are ultimately illusory.

Detachment: The belief that spiritual growth requires letting go of attachments to the ego and the material world, and cultivating a sense of detachment or non-attachment.

Surrender: The belief that surrendering to the divine or ultimate reality is essential for spiritual growth and enlightenment.

Ecstasy: The belief that intense, transformative spiritual experiences can be achieved through practices such as chanting, dancing, or other forms of ecstatic expression.

Altered States of Consciousness: The belief that altered states of consciousness, such as those achieved through meditation or other spiritual practices, can facilitate spiritual growth and enlightenment.

The Unmanifested or the Unknowable: The belief that ultimate reality is beyond all concepts and words, and cannot be known or understood through the mind.

The Mystic's Journey: The belief that the spiritual journey towards enlightenment involves a series of stages or steps, each of which brings the individual closer to the divine or ultimate reality.

The Teacher or Guru: The belief that spiritual guidance and instruction from a spiritual teacher or guru is necessary for spiritual growth and enlightenment.

The Heart or the Innermost Self: The belief that the heart or innermost self is the seat of the divine spark or the true self, and that spiritual growth involves cultivating awareness and connection to this innermost aspect of the self.

The World as Illusion: The belief that the material world and all of its phenomena are ultimately illusory, and that spiritual growth involves recognizing and transcending this illusion.
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rsabmp · 2 years
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mplanetleaf · 1 month
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గరుడ పురాణం ప్రకారం కలలు! జీవిత సత్యాలు | Garuda Puranam in Telugu | MPlanetleaf...
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Immerse yourself in the divine wisdom of Yogavasishtha Ramayana with this enlightening shloka shared by the serene voice of Ma Gurupriyaji:
"गच्छतस्तिष्ठतो वापि जाग्रतः स्वपतोऽपि वा । न विचारपरं चेतो यस्यासौ मृत एव सः ।। – योगवासिष्ठरामायणम्"
"gacchatastiṣṭhato vāpi jāgrata: svapato’pi vā na vicāraparaṃ ceto yasyāsau mṛta eva sa: || – Yogavāsiṣṭha-rāmāyaṇam"
Translation: "While moving, while keeping still, while awake and also while lying down or sleeping, if one’s mind is not given to vichāra, he is a dead body indeed."
Let the soothing tones of Ma Gurupriyaji's voice resonate within, preparing our hearts and minds for the grand inauguration of the Ram Janmabhoomi. 🙏
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dpk-96 · 4 months
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newswatchindia · 4 months
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8th or 9th December When is Utpanna Ekadashi, know the exact date, time and significance
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When is Utpanna Ekadashi: The fast of Utpanna Ekadashi is observed on the Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha in the month of Margashirsha. This Ekadashi has more importance than other Ekadashi. Actually, Ekadashi Mata was born on this day. Let us know when the fast of Utpanna Ekadashi will be observed. Also know its importance and auspicious time of worship.
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bagyanagaram-infra · 5 months
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timesnew7 · 7 months
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INDIA Wants To Finish Sanatana, Push Country Back Into Slavery: PM
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PM Modi made the remarks at an event in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh.
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New Delhi: In a scathing attack on the opposition INDIA alliance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that it wants to finish Sanatana Dharma and push the country back into slavery for 1,000 years. The statement, which was made by the Prime Minister at a rally in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, is his first public reaction to the controversy over DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks on Sanatana Dharma. "They held a meeting in Mumbai recently, and I think they decided the policy and strategy of how to run the 'ghamandiya' alliance there. They have also decided on a hidden agenda. The strategy is to attack the culture of India. They have decided to attack the faith of Indians and finish the thoughts, values and traditions that have united the country for thousands of years," the PM said in Hindi. Drawing a link between India's heroes and the Sanatana culture, he said, "The 'ghamandiya' alliance has resolved to finish the Sanatana culture and traditions that inspired Devi Ahilyabai Holkar. It was the strength of Sanatana that the Rani of Jhansi, Lakshmibai, could challenge the British and say that she would not give up her Jhansi." PM Modi said Mahatma Gandhi considered Sanatana Dharma to be essential to his life. "He was inspired by Lord Ram all his life. His last words were 'hey Ram'," he added. The Prime Minister asserted that Swami Vivekanand and Lokmanya Tilak were also inspired by Sanatana and it was this culture that moved freedom fighters who were hanged by the British to say that they wanted to be born "in the lap of Bharat Ma" again.  "In the days to come, they will step up their attacks on us. Every Sanatani, every person who loves this country, those who love the people of this country; all of us have to stay vigilant. They want to finish Sanatana and push the country back into 1,000 years of slavery. But we have to stop such forces together. Through the strength of our organisation, we have to ensure that their strategy does not succeed," he said.  The PM's remarks came days after Udhayanidhi Stalin, who is a Tamil Nadu minister and a leader of INDIA bloc member DMK, spoke about "eradicating" Sanatana Dharma. While talking about caste differences, he had equated Sanatana Dharma with diseases like dengue and malaria. The BJP has used the remarks to attack both the Opposition alliance and the individual parties that are a part of it. While Udhayanidhi Stalin has stood by his statement and has found support from his father and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, allies like the Congress, AAP and Trinamool Congress have distanced themselves from it.  PM Modi laid the foundation stone for projects worth more than Rs 50,000 crore in Madhya Pradesh, including a petrochemical complex at the Bina Refinery of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited. He will also visit poll-bound Chhattisgarh today. INDIA Wants To Finish Sanatana, Push Country Back Into Slavery: PM Read the full article
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One Week Ago, I Asked Reddit What Happens When You Don't Remember Krishna at the Time of Death. Today, I Was in a Major Car Accident.
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Just before the New Year, I was on r/Hinduism and asked community members what happens if we don't remember Krishna at the time of death. If you're not familiar, Krishna tells Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita, "At the end of life, whoever departs the body remembering me attains my nature without fail" (8:5).
And if you're one of my beloved pagan friends and very not familiar with Sanatana Dharma, Krishna can be reflected as the Supreme Person or God, and Arjuna, the warrior with whom he is speaking, can be reflected as the soul. Arjuna is distressed at the prospect of going to war and fighting the other side, consisting of many of his family and friends.
They are not just faceless enemies, but rather fathers and sons and people highly respected in their own right. Krishna counsels him in his chariot, and the Bhagavad Gita is their conversation.
The Gita has touched my soul in a depth that I find it difficult to describe. Sometimes, I try to avoid using the metaphor of awakening, because it's become somewhat diluted in modern culture (and even drawn a sort of stigma, at least in the US). Reading the truths in the Gita for the first time didn't reach me as being awoken to a higher truth. Rather, the truth has lived within me the whole time.
It makes up the indestructible, eternal nature of the self, lying in wait until being discovered again and again, in small moments and in big. And reading the Gita felt like a light shining on my soul, illuminating the profound truths that have always lived within me. (I once read someone describing this phenomenon as simply reading the Gita and going, "Oh yeah! That's what I've always believed, I've never seen it written down somewhere before." Perhaps I'm being melodramatic, but how could one not go on about this beloved text?)
Despite the profound wisdom of Krishna's words, the loving friendship between God and the soul described in truths both simple and complex, I hit the fifth verse of the eighth chapter and came to a standstill.
I don't like talking about it much, but I was raised in a very colonization-oriented, "fire and brimstone" religion. In fact, the term "fire and brimstone" in its modern day usage to describe proselytization and preaching practices originates from the very sect I grew up in.
In other words, there was a large focus on the afterlife and eternal damnation in my childhood spiritual education. Fear of God was something actively encouraged. And I mean that, genuinely-- to be described as "God fearing" is a compliment, indicating a high reverence of God.
I have a lot of religious trauma from these experiences, so I won't bother delving into them too much. I know it's exceptionally common, too. I find people with these experiences in many circles: Pagan, Wiccan, Heathen, and more. I think that those of us that wanted to explore an innate connection with God but were met with these traumas instead feel the pain that much more. But it gladdens my heart to see that these brave souls never gave up and found a connection with the divine in spite of the evils done to them.
Obligatory mention that I don't discriminate against any religion or personal beliefs, just sharing my (and others') personal encounters that continue to impact us moving forward.
But the reason why I mention this is that despite devoting myself to Santana Dharma and completely reorienting my perspective on the nature of the soul and the divine, my brain still went into fight or flight mode when it came to the mention of the afterlife and death. And why shouldn't it? After all, if the soul is eternal, of course it will experience distress at the thought or mention of death.
On Reddit, I was curious to see how people interpreted this passage according to their own beliefs and varying traditions. Did people take it literally, or believe that the only way to reach a heavenly realm is to remember God at the time of death? Or did people take it more fluidly, or believe that a lifetime devoted to God or strong sense of importance placed on God would be enough to reach the realm of Krishna.
My mind was caught up in the "car accident" phenomenon. If you were just driving along one day and in one instant, you died, what would happen? What if you were thinking about something else at the time of death, like where you were going or what you had to do that day?
If we could all choose our manner of death, we'd likely choose to be older and go peacefully, having full lucidity or perhaps being asleep. But accidents do happen, and I wondered what I would do if an accident happened to me.
8 days after posting to Reddit, I was driving back home after doing some shopping when a car came out of thin air and T-boned me. One second, I was driving through the quiet intersection, listening to bhajans, just barely dusk. I had a green light and was 3/4 of the way through. The car in the opposite direction was in the left turn lane. He decided to gun it (with no turn signal) and we collided instantly.
My car was near totaled, the engine busted and the hood mangled, but I was completely unscathed (as was the other driver). Before my engine and battery went out, I saw the bhajan that had been playing. It was "Shri Krishna Govinda Hare Murare, Hey Natha Narayana Vasudeva." And in that moment, I felt Krishna and his loving embrace enveloping me.
It struck me: my bond with Krishna is ingrained in my soul. If the soul cannot be touched or destroyed, neither can my friendship be forgotten with the Supreme Person. Everyone is entitled to their beliefs, and as for myself, I firmly believe that Krishna was with me then and would have been with me in the chance I had died and shed this mortal coil. As for my thoughts in the moment, they ranged somewhere between "uh oh" and a number of curse words that I would be quite embarrassed to admit.
My soul remembers his love and he remembers me, and this relieved me of a great anxiety, in which I had worried I wouldn't be good enough or have done enough to earn Krishna's love.
I've done a lot of reflection about this accident and wondered the best way to describe it. "Reflect on this fully" hits home more than ever. It's been a week or so, and posting this on Vaikuntha Ekadashi seemed fitting. I look forward to sharing more thoughts about this pivotal moment in my life in the future.
Wishing you a warm and wonderful Vaikuntha Ekadashi… Pax
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
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If you haven’t been to Ellora Caves, go now! Over tourism is killing the place. Both Ajanta and Ellora have captivated me since childhood. The mysteriously cut Kailasa temple and the Buddhist caves that follow are both architecturally and aesthetically superior to most cave temples in India. I had a wonderful time hiking up there a few years back. My guide sang out an ancient tune when we were in this cave to demonstrate the sharp acoustics that deck this hall. It gave me goosebumps! Imagine what it would sound like to have about a hundred monks chanting in here! . . . @ajanta_elloracaves @maharashtratourismofficial #indiapictures #indiantourism #maharastratourism #aurangabad #ajantacaves #elloracaves #ancientarchitecture #archilovers #indianhistory #sacredsites #historictemples #secrettemples #indiantemples #sanatanadharma #buddhisttemple #travelgram #traveller #travelling #instatravel #igtraveler #igtravelworld #besttravelpics #aroundtheworld #preanka #globetrotter (at Ellora Caves - Unesco World Heritage Site) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl_hcfJNPuC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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