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The Tao of Physics

THE TAO OF PHYSICS Shambhala Publications, Inc. 1123 Spruce Street Boulder, Colorado 80302 0 1975 by Fritjof Capra. All Rights Reserved. ISBN: o-87773-077-6 (cloth) o-87773-078-4 (paper) LCC: 75-10318 Distributed in the United States by Random House, inc. Manufactured in the United States of America. 

An academic paper. You can download the free PDF online.

In The Tao of Physics, Fritjof Capra dives into the fascinating world of modern physics, uncovering an unexpected connection between the ancient wisdom of Eastern mysticism and the latest discoveries of modern science. Combining a deep understanding of both disciplines, Capra reveals the hidden harmony between the physical universe and the spiritual realm, showing that reality is an interconnected whole and that the fundamental truth of existence is the unity of all things. Through captivating stories and thought-provoking insights, The Tao of Physics will challenge and inspire readers to look beyond the boundaries of their own beliefs and explore the mysteries of the universe.

“I 'saw' cascades of energy coming down from outer space, in which particles of high energy were created and destroyed in rhythmic pulses. I felt its rhythm and I 'heard' its sound, and at that moment I knew that this was the Dance of Shiva, the Lord of Dancers worshipped by the Hindus. I had gone through a long training in theoretical physics and had done several years of research. At the same time, I had become very interested in Eastern mysticism and began to see the parallels to modern physics in Zen.”

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This Japanese-inspired pasta dish combines the flavors of wasabi, soy sauce, and mirin with succulent shrimp and colorful vegetables, resulting in a delightful fusion of East and West. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or a special dinner with friends and family.

Ingredients: 200g spaghetti noodles. 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined. 2 tablespoons soy sauce. 1 tablespoon mirin. 1 tablespoon sake. 1 teaspoon wasabi paste. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 small onion, thinly sliced. 1 small carrot, julienned. 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced. 2 green onions, thinly sliced. Salt and pepper to taste. Toasted sesame seeds for garnish.

Instructions: Cook spaghetti noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, and wasabi paste. Set aside. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. Add sliced onion, carrot, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the shrimp and vegetables. Stir well to combine. Add cooked spaghetti noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in sliced green onions. Transfer the spaghetti to serving plates. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Trent Riley

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Istanbul, Turkey: A City of Two Continents

Istanbul is a city where East meets West, blending the rich history of Europe and Asia. From the majestic Hagia Sophia to the bustling Grand Bazaar, Istanbul offers an unforgettable experience with its mix of ancient and modern attractions. 🕌🌉

📍 Discover Istanbul’s top attractions: Best Places to Visit in Istanbul, Turkey

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Ishq, Inshallah

Is Kashmir getting on the South Asia’s music map?

By Faisul Yaseen

Faheem Abdullah and Rauhan Malik’s recent song ‘Ishq’ from ‘Lost; Found’ album has immortalised the work of Amir Ameer, a poet from Rahim Yar Khan, a city in the Punjab province of Pakistan.

It is breaking the internet and becoming a trending meme song. The song is also bringing closer music lovers across India and Pakistan, who are raving about Ameer’s mesmerising poetry and soothing voice of Abdullah and Malik. ‘Ishq’ may not be the best thing to have happened to the Kashmir music industry but it certainly has attracted traction and could play its part in putting Kashmir on South Asia’s music map.

Though boasting of rich musical instrumentals, magical voices, and insightful poetry, Kashmir’s music industry has suffered over the decades due to the Kashmiri language’s limited reach as only 6.8 million people speak Kashmiri. However, the experimentation of composing Urdu songs by young Kashmiri singers like Abdullah and Malik and a crop of new-generation Kashmiri singers is making the canvas bigger for them as Urdu boasts 71.29 million native speakers while the language is also understood by 571.3 million native Hindi speakers.

Like Abdullah and Malik, someone who took this experimentation to new heights in Kashmir was Yawar Abdal, a new-age Kashmiri singer who, in 2017, experimented with his single, ‘Tamana’, a multilingual song in Kashmiri, Urdu, and Persian languages based on the poetry of three legendary poets: Mehjoor (Kashmiri), Mirza Ghalib (Urdu), and Amir Khusru (Persian). The song became an instant hit on the internet. Abdal’s best work to date though might not be ‘Tamama’ but a lesser hit ‘Inshallah’. It is an artistic genius: multilayered and ambiguous and shakes a listener out of placid.

Abdal may not have the best voice among the new-age Kashmiri singers but he is heads and shoulders above others when it comes to crafting his work. Like his unconventional music, the visualisation in his music videos touches raw nerves and asks questions that only great art can.

Canadian pop artist Grimes says, “Only art ever saved me, everything else has betrayed me.” And Abdal’s music and music videos never betray your trust.

Jyotsna Bharti in ‘Mixing Old Melody with New Melancholy: Meet Kashmir’s Fresh Folksingers’ writes, “At a time when youngsters elsewhere are de-rooting themselves and trying westerns, many new-age Kashmiri musicians and singers are popularising their roots. Following the footsteps of their forefathers, they’re finding solace in Rabab, pleasures in poetries and life in mountains…”

These new-age Kashmiri singers like Ali Saifuddin, Mohammad Muneem Nazir, Saim Bhat, Ishfaq Kawa, Rasiq Khan, Waqar Khan, Kabul Bukhari, Arsalan Nizami, Ubair Taj Beigh, Baabarr, Mudacer, Shazia Bashir, Aabha Hanjura, Vibha Saraf, and Rahul Wanchoo wear Kashmir on their sleeves, sport Kashmiri shawls and Pherans, use traditional musical instruments, and shoot music videos in the picturesque locales.

They have taken a leaf out of the book of their ancestors like Raja Begum, Shamima Dev Azad, Ghulam Hassan Sofi, Abdul Rashid Hafiz, Kailash Mehra Sadhu, and Neeraja Pandit and popularised it among the new generations of Kashmir offering them music from their roots and educating them that Kashmiri music might be as rich as the Bollywood and western music and much like the Punjabi music could carve out an identity of its own.

Kashmiri music represents its rich melodic heritage. It has played a significant role in shaping and expressing its cultural identity. Kashmiri music has served as a powerful tool to preserve Kashmiri traditions, values, and stories.

Kalhana in his magnum opus ‘Rajatarangini’ wrote in the 12th Century CE that Kashmiri musical instruments have extremely aged roots. A 4th-century CE tile found during excavation from Harwan shows the impression of a female musician playing a drum. The other person is shown playing a veena. King Bhiksacara (1120-21 CE), who himself played these instruments was fond of ‘Chhakri’ (folk choral singing) which continues to be popular in Kashmir.

According to Kalhana, folk musical instruments like earthen pots and brass vessels were used by Kashmiri people from very early times. Prominent musical instruments played in Kashmir include Surnai, Santoor, Saitar, Nai, Tumbaknari, Noot, and Rabab.

Tumkanari (goblet drum) is usually used by womenfolk on occasions like engagement and marriage functions. In Central Asia Tumkanari called Tumbakh or Tunbak is now made of wood while Kashmir maintains its originality and the musical instrument is still made of baked clay. Similarly, the use of Noet (earthen pot) in Kashmiri music is mentioned in Nilmata Purana as well as Kalhana’s Rajtarangini.

Kashmiri music also has influences from the Central Asian music.

“We even borrowed their music and instruments,” historian Prof Fida Muhammad Hassnain wrote in ‘Common Cultural Links between Kashmir and Central Asia’.

According to B C Deva, the string instruments, Rabab and Sarangi, came to Kashmir with the influence of Muslims.

While some historians state that the most popular instrument used in folk music in Kashmir is the Rabab borrowed from Persia, others suggest it was adopted from Afghanistan centuries ago and has been an integral part of Kashmiri music culture ever since.

These musical instruments have also played a key role in the evolution of Kashmiri Sufiana music.

The instruments used by the Sufiana musicians are quite different from those used in Indian classical music and Kashmiri folk music. The prominent instruments include Santoor, Kashmiri Saitar, Saaz-e-Kashmir, and Tabla.

Shabir Ahmad Mir in his paper ‘Mystical Music: Safeguarding Sufiana Mausiqi – a Vanishing Art Form of Kashmir’ for the International Journal of Intangible Heritage writes, “Sufiana mausiqi (music) continued to flourish during the reign of Sultan Yusuf Shah Chak (1579-1586). His queen, Habba Khatun, is often credited with introducing a maqam ‘Rast-Kashmiri’ by making a little structural variation on maqam Rast-Farsi. Chak and his queen were great patrons of music as well as musicians themselves, and they devoted their time to embellishing Kashmiri classical music. Rast-Kashmiri still forms the most popular maqam of the Sufiana repertory.”

In Kashmir, marriage and engagement functions, Eid festivals, Radio Kashmir Srinagar, and Doordarshan Kendra Srinagar played a key role in keeping the Kashmiri music alive.

Music often has a massive cultural impact as is illustrated by the influence of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. The Beatles is considered as the most influential band in the history of popular music and for defining the countercultural movement of the 1960s. Similarly, The Rolling Stones, considered one of the greatest Rock n Roll bands of all time with their raw energy and rebellious image defined the cultural landscape of the 1960s and beyond.

Abdullah, Malik, and Abdal may just have begun their musical journeys but the route they are taking to their stardom might shape Kashmir’s musical heritage for future generations. Who knows next ‘Coke Studio’ shift in South Asia could come from the Valley! Ishq and Inshallah might be the shape of things to come from Kashmir.

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A Journey through '500 Million Neo-Ottomans'

In the enchanting realm of "500 Million Neo-Ottomans: The Turkish World in the 21st Century," authored by the distinguished journalist, writer, and essayist William Kergroach, we embark on an odyssey that navigates the intricate fabric of Turkey's history, cultural convergence, and contemporary ambitions. This absorbing exploration casts a spotlight on Turkey's quest for renewed eminence on the global stage, notably through its rekindled fascination with the Neo-Ottoman legacy.

#TurkeyHistory #CulturalConvergence #NeoOttomanLegacy

Turkey's historical narrative is a vibrant tapestry interwoven with the threads of diverse civilizations that have woven the very essence of its being. From the ancient whispers of Anatolia to the resplendence of the Byzantine and Ottoman epochs, these historical epochs have imprinted their indelible mark on Turkey's cultural ethos, sociopolitical trajectory, and worldwide perspective. The pages of this remarkable book meticulously trace the contours of Turkey's history, underscoring how the echoes of the past continue to shape its contemporary trajectory.

#HistoricalContours #CulturalEthos #GlobalPerspective

An enthralling facet of Turkey's identity is its remarkable synthesis of cultures that transcends geographical divides. The seamless fusion of Eastern and Western influences finds expression in various artistic forms, from the majestic arches of Ottoman architecture to the mesmerizing dance of calligraphy strokes and the captivating melodies of Turkish music. This cultural amalgamation stands as a testament to Turkey's prowess in bridging diverse traditions and fostering intercultural dialogues.

#CulturalAmalgamation #ArtisticExpressions #InterculturalDialogues

The narrative delves further into Turkey's historical affinity with Islam, a pivotal cornerstone of its identity. The legacy of the Ottoman Empire and its Muslim dynasties has indelibly imprinted Turkey's interpretation of Islam and its position within the broader Muslim community. This historical connection lends Turkey a distinctive vantage point, positioning it as a significant participant in global Islamic affairs.

#OttomanLegacy #IslamicIdentity #GlobalAffairs

At the core of "500 Million Neo-Ottomans" lies Turkey's contemporary drive to revive the Neo-Ottoman legacy. Anchored in a historical lineage punctuated by moments of economic growth and steadfast resolve, this aspiration underscores Turkey's potential to emerge as a formidable global presence. The book's central argument rests on the premise that Turkey's resurgence is not only legitimate but crucial in navigating the intricacies of the modern geopolitical landscape.

#NeoOttomanRevival #EconomicMomentum #GlobalPresence

In conclusion, "500 Million Neo-Ottomans" serves as an illuminating expedition into Turkey's historical tapestry, cultural intricacies, and forward-looking aspirations. The book presents a meticulous examination of Turkey's rekindled engagement with the Neo-Ottoman heritage as it deftly maneuvers the juxtaposition of tradition and modernity on the global platform. This work beckons scholars, history enthusiasts, and curious minds alike to delve into the ever-evolving narrative of Turkey's identity in the contemporary world.

#TurkishNarrative #CulturalExploration #GlobalIdentity #ScholarlyEngagement

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Indo Western Dress for Men: A Stylish Fusion of Cultures and Fashion

Hello guys, Welcome back to Men’s Dream Lifestyle! In the realm of fashion, the collision of cultures often gives birth to exciting and innovative styles. One such captivating trend that has been making waves is the Indo Western dress for men. This harmonious fusion of Indian and Western aesthetics creates a unique and sophisticated look that appeals to the modern man. In this article, we’ll delve into the captivating world of indo western dress for men, exploring its origins, key elements, styling tips, and much more. So, if you’re ready to elevate your fashion game with a touch of cultural elegance, read on!

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Kolaborasi Chef Syrco Bakker dan Chef Yvonne Yuen di "East Meets West"

BALIPORTALNEWS.COM, GIANYAR - Chef Syrco Bakker, chef bintang dua Michelin siap membawa seni kulinerya ke Asia dengan serangkaian kolaborasi pop-up menarik, dimana tur ini dilakukan jelang pembukaan restorannya yang sangat dinantikan, Syrco BASÈ, di Ubud, Bali, Selasa (1/8/2023). Nantinya, Chef Syrco Bakker akan berkolaborasi dengan Chef Yvonne Yuen dari YY Private Dining untuk acara eksklusif berjudul "East Meets West" di Modena, Jakarta, dari 3-6 Agustus 2023. "Dalam kolaborasi ini, saya akan merancang 8 dan 11 menu hidangan istimewa, menggabungkan visi dan keahlian kuliner kami masing-masing menciptakan pengalaman makan unik," ucapnya. Kolaborasi juga telah sukses berjalan dengan Four Seasons Ubud, dan Jakarta menjadi titik selanjutnya perjalanan Chef Syrco Bakker, dimana tur akan terus berlanjut dengan kolaborasi menarik di tempat-tempat bergengsi seperti, Singapura dan Bangkok, ia menyebut akan bekerja sama dengan Capella untuk memberikan pengalaman makan yang tak tertandingi. "Saya sangat menantikan kolaborasi dengan Modena. Bersama dengan Chef Yvonne, kami akan menggabungkan visi kuliner kami menjadi suatu pengalaman bersantap yang istimewa," ujar Chef Bakker. Pecinta kuliner di Bali juga berkesempatan untuk menikmati keahlian dari kedua chef luar biasa ini saat mereka menyajikan perpaduan rasa, teknik, dan inspirasi budaya. Kolaborasi ini menandai awal dari perjalanan kuliner yang luar biasa sebelum pembukaan resmi Syrco BASÈ di Ubud akhir tahun ini. "Ini akan menjadi kesempatan luar biasa bagi para pengunjung untuk melihat sekilas dari visi yang saya miliki untuk Syrco BASÈ, di mana kami akan menganyam cerita tentang kekayaan alam yang dipadukan dengan warisan budaya Indonesia yang kaya, menciptakan tempat makan unik yang menampilkan tradisi dan inovasi," jelasnya. Restoran yang akan segera dibuka ini akan memukau para tamu dengan gaya khasnya yang menggabungkan bahan-bahan asli Indonesia yang diperoleh dari petani, nelayan, dan produsen lokal dengan cita rasa klasik Indonesia yang terinspirasi dari cita rasa dari masa kecilnya. Hasilnya adalah simfoni harmonis rasa yang menghormati warisan kuliner Indonesia yang kaya, sambil memperkenalkan inovasi-inovasi yang menyenangkan lidah.(aar/bpn) Read the full article

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