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"Kali in Her highest embodiment is known as Kalasankarshini. Like a divine actress in her own universal play, She assumes the roles of Sristi Kali, Rakta Kali, Sthitinasha Kali, Yama Kali, Samhara Kali, Mrityu Kali, Rudra Kali, Martanda Kali, Paramarka Kali, Kalagnirudra Kali, Mahakala Kali and Maha-bhairava-ghora-canda Kali.

Through these twelve manifestations She creates, maintains and destroys this whole universe from within Her own nature.

In Sristi Kali She is ever present as the first impulse of any perception. In Rakta Kali She is direct perception. In Sthitinasha Kali She is the appeased state where the curiosity of perception has ended. In Yama Kali She winds up the state of thinking and perceiving and again resides in her own nature. These four states of Kali operate in the objective world.

In Samhara Kali the impressions of the objective world appear as faint clouds in a clear blue sky. Here one feels, “I have destroyed duality.” In the state of Mrityu Kali these clouds disappear and one begins to feels oneness. In Rudra Kali She destroys all remaining doubts and suspicions that hold one back on the path to God consciousness. And in Martanda Kali She absorbs the energies of cognition into Herself. These four states of Kali operate in the cognitive world.

In Paramarka Kali She is that state in which the limited ego, which holds the twelve organs of cognition, is dissolved. For the state of Kalagnirudra Kali Swamiji added this verse.

Glory be to Thee, O Ambika, Mother of the Universe! By the power of Your unimpeded will and time in the shape of Bhairava, Thou createst the entire universe from the highest Shiva to the lowest insect.”

Here in the state of Kalagnirudra Kali the function of time still exists. However, when She enters the state of Mahakala Kali, just like a morsel of food, in one gulp She digests time, along with the totality of the universe. It is here that Kali dances in the universal cremation ground. In her twelfth and final state She is known as Maha-bhairava-ghora-canda Kali.

Here the effulgent light of supreme consciousness, responsible for manifesting the subjective, objective and cognitive worlds is held in a state of oneness. These final four states of Kali operate in the field of pure subjectivity.

In Kashmir Shaivism, Kalasankarshini Kali is also nominate as Para-Bhairava. Here She is the thread of ‘supreme awareness’ that runs through the twelve beads of perception, or states of consciousness which span from the grossest to the subtlest level of creation.

In a verse from the Kramakeli, penned down by the great 10th century Shaiva saint Abhinavagupta, Swami Lakshmanjoo explains, “It is Kalasankarshini Kali in the form of Mahakali who dances on the body of Lord Shiva.”

- Teachings of Swami Lakshmanjoo

[vishnavishivaa]

sAvitrI chApi devAnAM mAtA mantragaNasya cha | kanyAnAM brahmacharyatvaM saubhAgyaM pramadAsu cha ||2-3-13

You are sAvitrI (one of the sixteen mAtR^i-s). You are the mother of devA-s and incantations. You are the celibacy of unmarried girls and conjugal bliss (saubhAgyaM) of married women- Chapter 3, Vishnu Parva, Harivamsa.

A Mahadevi form a day (1/9)

Shubha Navaratri!

May Jagadamba in every form always be with you and protect you!

[ahamasmiyodhah]

श्वेते वृषे समारूढ़ा श्वेताम्बरधरा शुचिः।

महागौरी शुभं दद्यान्महादेवप्रमोददा।।

I Worship Devi Mahagauri The White-Complexioned One, Who is abiding on a Bull and wearing White Clothes; Who is Pure and Bright, O Devi Mahagauri, Please bestow Your Auspicious Blessings on me, You Who are the giver of Delight to Mahadeva.

𝐌𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐔𝐑𝐈; Mata Mahagauri signifies purity, transformation, and peace in a woman's life. She represents the power of cleansing past mistakes, renewing one's spirit, and attaining tranquility through wisdom and patience. Her presence encourages women to embrace inner beauty, spiritual growth, and a serene mindset.

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Hi all!

This is me, @harinishivaa, with a new blog just for Sanatana Dharmā scriptures, headcanons and possible snippets of writing as well.

I started this page so I could share Sanatana Dharmā pieces of work I love, and to also share facts of Sanatana Dharmā from the holy scriptures. Everything I talk of will be given with its reference, so that all of you can cross check for yourselves and we can all have healthy debates with regards to whatever I post or share.

[bhagavanbhakthi]

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[mysticmartinez]

Lord Shiva said "Some wish me to be Advaita (non-dual), and others wish me to be Dvaita (dual). He who knows me in essence is free from both Dvaita and Advaita."

- Kularnava Tantra

[kingmabry]

Morarji Desai, Prime Minister of India (March 1977 to July 1979), was President of Ramana Kendra, Delhi, 1968-70.

I had the privilege of seeing Ramana Maharshi in August 1935 in the hall in which he usually sat. He was sitting on a sofa and wore only a loincloth. I could see an aura on his face, which was glowing with peace and joy. I sat opposite to him but did not ask him anything. He too did not say anything to me. I sat just over an hour and just looked at his face. Till today I have not seen that aura, that joy or peace on anybody else’s face. That hour of perfect stillness in that silent presence has been a precious memory ever since.

While I sat there, no questions arose in my mind, nor did I feel any desire to ask anything. I was at complete peace with myself. It was this experience that convinced me that Ramana Maharshi had realized God or Truth. Some of his disciples who were present asked him some questions, which he answered. He, however, said nothing of his own accord.

I had to leave the place next day by train at about twelve. About an hour-and-a half before the time of departure, I approached Ramana Maharshi for permission to leave. He told me that I should go after I had eaten. We sat down for lunch along with the Maharshi, at about eleven O’clock. After lunch, I bowed down to him and left.

The visit left an abiding impression on me and convinced me that Ramana Maharshi was a realized soul and that the ideal of ‘action in inaction’ as propounded in the Gita is really attainable.

Presiding over the 99th Jayanti celebrations of Ramana Maharshi at Ramana Kendra, New Delhi, on 13th January 1979, Morarji Desai as Prime Minister, said:

The Maharshi seemed to know everything. He knew the language of the animals. He listened to their complaints. He treated every being in the same way, whether it was a cow or a dog, a crow or a monkey. All were equal in his eyes, the beggar and the millionaire. He never went out of Tiruvannamalai. He refused to go out and preach. He said, “If I am a jnani, I consider everybody else a jnani too. What is there to give?” He regarded everybody as himself. He made no attempt to convert anybody. One got transformed by his very presence.

Many civilizations have flourished and then disappeared. But in this country, you find our old culture and the ancient religion still alive. And it is this that keeps the country alive. It is persons like the Maharshi who keep it alive...All learning should come from within. That is the way the Maharshi showed. He did not criticize others way of life. He said, “Stick to your own religion and follow it properly.” Ramana Maharshi taught that one could do sadhana in one’s chosen way and reach the goal.

- Face to Face

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जाति मनुष्य की अशांति का कारण

"गरीब, ऊंचे कुल में दुर्योधन रावण, नीचे कुल की गणिका।

गणिका भिलनी पार उतर गई, गर्व करो मत धन का।।"

जाति, कुल, धन सम्पत्ति का अहंकार त्यागकर नम्रता और आधीनी के साथ प्रभु भक्ति करने से ही परमात्देते हैं। इसलिए हमें जाति और धर्म की सीमाओं से बाहर निकलकर संत रामपाल जी महाराज की शरण ग्रहण कर मानवता का धर्म अपनाना चाहिए। अधिकमा प्रसन्न होते हैं और मोक्ष लाभ जानकारी के लिए अवश्य पढ़िए पुस्तक जीने की राह

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Sanātana Dharma 𑇢 "सनातन धर्म"

꒰𓆗꒱ Sanatana Dharma é uma religião? Sanatana Dharma é exclusivamente Hindu? Muito se fala em "Hinduismo" que aliás é um termo colonizador que acabou servindo para "abreviar" a variedade de crenças, filosofias e variadas vertentes da região onde elas nasceram. Mas o Sanatana Dharma não é um termo exclusivamente ligado a essas crenças, por mais que elas tenham ligação.

#. . .Sumário

Etimologia

Origem

O que é Sanatana Dharma

Princípios Fundamentais

Os Adeptos

Relevância Espiritual

Conexões

Considerações Finais

#. . .Etimologia

Sanatana (सनातन): Seu significado literal é "eterno", "atemporal", "imortal". Deriva da raiz sânscrita sanat (सनत), que significa "eterno", "sempre existente" ou "antigo". O termo denota algo que transcende o tempo, sem começo ou fim, e que é imutável mesmo diante das mudanças mundanas. Ele simboliza a natureza atemporal dos ensinamentos espirituais que não se restringem a épocas ou contextos específicos.

Dharma (धर्म): Seu significado literal é "lei", "ordem", "dever", "caminho", "virtudes" ou "princípios universais". Deriva da raiz sânscrita dhṛ (धृ), que significa "sustentar", "manter" ou "segurar". Refere-se à ordem cósmica e moral que sustenta o universo, bem como às responsabilidades e condutas que permitem harmonia na vida individual, social e universal. O Dharma pode ser entendido como o caminho ou a lei que alinha a existência humana com os princípios divinos e naturais.

Sanatana Dharma (सनातन धर्म): "A Lei Eterna", "A Verdade Atemporal", "O Caminho Eterno". Essa expressão implica que as leis e verdades universais que sustentam a vida e o cosmos não são dependentes de tempo, cultura ou circunstâncias. Elas são intrínsecas à existência e aplicáveis a todos os seres, independentemente de suas condições.

#. . .Origem

A ideia de Sanatana Dharma remonta aos textos sagrados mais antigos da humanidade, os Vedas, que datam de milhares de anos. Esses textos são considerados a base da sabedoria espiritual e abordam temas como a criação do universo, a natureza da existência e os meios para alcançar a realização espiritual que orientam a interação entre o ser humano e o cosmos.

Ao longo dos séculos, o Sanatana Dharma foi enriquecido por mestres espirituais, como Adi Shankaracharya, Ramanuja e Sri Ramakrishna, que ajudaram a preservar e adaptar seus ensinamentos para diferentes contextos históricos e culturais.

#. . .O que é Sanatana Dharma

Ele se refere a um conjunto de princípios espirituais universais e atemporais que sustentam a vida e o cosmos. Embora muitas vezes associado ao hinduísmo, Sanatana Dharma transcende religiões específicas, funcionando como uma filosofia abrangente que busca a harmonia entre o indivíduo, a sociedade e o universo.

No núcleo do Sanatana Dharma estão ensinamentos que promovem o equilíbrio entre o corpo, a mente e o espírito, orientando os praticantes a seguirem um caminho de crescimento espiritual, realização pessoal e contribuição para o bem-estar coletivo.

#. . .Princípios Fundamentais

Os princípios do Sanatana Dharma são universais e podem ser aplicados a todas as pessoas, independentemente de sua origem ou crenças.

1. Princípios Cósmicos e Universais: Regem a ordem do universo e a relação entre os seres.

Rta (ऋत): A ordem cósmica ou o princípio universal que mantém o equilíbrio do cosmos. Tudo no universo segue Rta, desde os ciclos naturais até as ações humanas ideais.

Satya (सत्य): A verdade como o fundamento da existência. Viver em alinhamento com a verdade é essencial.

Ahimsa (अहिंसा): Não-violência, não apenas em ações, mas em pensamentos e palavras, refletindo respeito à vida.

Daya (दय): Compaixão universal para com todos os seres vivos.

Karuna (करुणा): Empatia e desejo de aliviar o sofrimento dos outros.

Prakriti (प्रकृति): Reconhecimento da natureza como divina e a necessidade de harmonizar-se com ela.

2. Princípios Espirituais: Guiam a busca pelo autoconhecimento e a libertação espiritual.

Moksha (मोक्ष): Libertação do ciclo de nascimento e morte (samsara). É o objetivo final do Sanatana Dharma.

Atman (आत्मन्): Reconhecimento do Eu interior ou alma como eterna e divina.

Brahman (ब्रह्मन्): O princípio absoluto, a realidade última que permeia tudo.

Yoga (योग): A união do indivíduo com o divino, por meio de práticas como Bhakti (devoção), Karma (ação), Jnana (conhecimento), e Raja Yoga (meditação).

3. Princípios Éticos e Morais: Orientam a conduta ética no dia a dia.

Dharma (धर्म): O dever individual e universal. Cada pessoa tem um svadharma (dharma individual) baseado em sua posição e estágio de vida.

Shaucham (शौचम्): Pureza, tanto física quanto mental.

Satkarma (सत्कर्म): Boas ações realizadas com intenção pura e desinteressada.

Santosha (सन्तोष): Contentamento e aceitação do que a vida oferece.

Tapas (तपस्): Disciplina espiritual e auto-esforço para purificação.

4. Os Quatro Purusharthas (Objetivos da Vida): Fornecem um mapa para equilibrar aspirações materiais e espirituais.

Dharma: Dever moral e ético.

Artha (अर्थ): Prosperidade material e segurança financeira.

Kama (काम): Desejos e prazeres legítimos.

Moksha: Libertação espiritual.

5. Princípios Relacionados à Sociedade: A harmonia social é um aspecto essencial.

Varnashrama Dharma (वर्णाश्रम धर्म): Sistema de classes (Varna) e estágios da vida (Ashrama) que estrutura a sociedade e a vida do indivíduo.

Seva (सेवा): Serviço altruísta à sociedade e aos outros.

Dana (दान): Generosidade e doação aos necessitados.

6. Princípios de Adoração e Devoção

Bhakti (भक्ति): Devoção ao divino, seja em forma pessoal (como Krishna, Shiva, ou Devi) ou impessoal (Brahman).

Puja (पूजा): Rituais de adoração como forma de se conectar com o divino.

Mantra (मन्त्र): Sons sagrados ou fórmulas que auxiliam na concentração e na elevação espiritual.

Tirtha Yatra (तीर्थ यात्रा): Peregrinações a locais sagrados.

7. Princípios Relacionados ao Conhecimento

Jnana (ज्ञान): Conhecimento transcendental, que leva à compreensão de Brahman.

Vidya (विद्या): Conhecimento mundano e espiritual.

Guru-Shishya Parampara (गुरु-शिष्य परम्परा): Tradição de aprendizado entre o mestre espiritual e o discípulo.

8. Princípios de Autorrealização: Práticas que ajudam na evolução pessoal.

Svadhyaya (स्वाध्याय): Autoestudo, incluindo a leitura de escrituras.

Dhyana (ध्यान): Meditação para alcançar a paz interior e a conexão com o Eu superior.

Samadhi (समाधि): Estado de união com o divino, além da dualidade.

9. Princípios de Interconexão e Unidade: Enfatiza a unidade na diversidade.

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्): "O mundo inteiro é uma única família".

Ekam Sat Vipra Bahudha Vadanti (एकं सत् विप्राः बहुधा वदन्ति): "A verdade é uma, mas os sábios a chamam por diferentes nomes".

#. . .Os Adeptos

Os praticantes do Sanatana Dharma são conhecidos como Sanatanis. Embora seja difícil determinar o número exato de Sanatanis no mundo, estima-se que existam cerca de 1,2 bilhão de adeptos, considerando a população hindu global, que é o principal grupo associado a essa tradição. Contudo, devido à sua natureza inclusiva e universal, há também seguidores fora do contexto hinduísta tradicional.

Normalmente usam de rituais diários como a meditação, estudo e o japa (repetição dos mantras). Realizam pujas (adoração; rituais de adoração), envolvem-se nos festivais religiosos como Diwali, Holi, Maha Shivratri, tudo dependendo do lado para o qual o adepto se identifica mais. Incorporam práticas físicas como o yoga que fortalece e purifica o corpo e a mente. E ajudam na sociedade através de atos altruístas de serviço desinteressado (seva), vendo o serviço como um ato de adoração.

#. . .Relevância Espiritual

Suas práticas – como yoga, meditação e rituais devocionais – transcenderam fronteiras culturais e religiosas, tornando-se ferramentas universais para o bem-estar físico, mental e emocional.

Um dos aspectos mais notáveis do Sanatana Dharma é sua inclusividade. Ele reconhece que existem vários caminhos para a verdade e acolhe todas as formas de busca espiritual. Isso o torna uma base para o diálogo inter-religioso e um meio de promover a paz e a compreensão entre diferentes fés.

#. . .Conexões

O Sanatana Dharma oferece respostas para questões complexas como o consumismo, a degradação ambiental e a alienação espiritual. Ele incentiva um modo de vida que valoriza a simplicidade, a compaixão e a autorreflexão.

As práticas como o yoga, que tem suas raízes no Sanatana Dharma, têm sido amplamente adotadas como ferramentas para melhorar a saúde e reduzir o estresse. Além disso, a filosofia do karma encoraja as pessoas a agirem de maneira consciente, contribuindo para uma sociedade mais justa e harmoniosa.

O Sanatana Dharma é mais do que uma tradição religiosa; é um caminho universal que oferece sabedoria para todos os aspectos da vida. Sua profundidade filosófica e relevância prática continuam a inspirar buscadores espirituais ao redor do mundo, promovendo a harmonia entre indivíduos e comunidades. Ao abraçar os princípios do Sanatana Dharma, cada pessoa pode explorar o significado mais profundo da existência e contribuir para um mundo mais equilibrado e consciente.

#. . .Conclusões Finais

Muitos dos princípios, filosofias e crenças do Sanatana Dharma se aplica a muitas, se não, todas as religiões e crenças. Onde se você prestar atenção, dizem a mesma coisa, com palavras que as vezes nem são diferentes.

Sanatana Dharma: Ensina que o divino é único e universal, manifestando-se de várias formas.

No islamismo, há o conceito de Tawhid (unicidade de Deus). No cristianismo, embora haja a Trindade, a crença em um Deus único é central. No judaísmo, Deus é único e indivisível. No taoismo, o Tao é o princípio universal que permeia tudo. No sikhismo, Deus é um (Ik Onkar), a verdade eterna.

Sanatana Dharma: O conceito de Rta (ordem cósmica) e Dharma (dever ético) reflete a ideia de uma lei universal que governa a existência.

O conceito de Maat no Egito Antigo, que também representava a ordem cósmica e moral. O Dao no taoismo, como a ordem natural e moral que rege o universo. A noção de Logos na filosofia grega antiga, como uma ordem racional. A Sharia no islamismo e os Dez Mandamentos no cristianismo e judaísmo também representam códigos éticos universais.

Sanatana Dharma: O princípio de Ahimsa (não-violência) é central, especialmente no Jainismo, que é uma tradição correlata.

No cristianismo, a mensagem de Jesus enfatiza o amor ao próximo e o perdão. No budismo, Karuna (compaixão) e Metta (amor bondoso) refletem valores semelhantes. No islamismo, o conceito de Rahmah (misericórdia divina e humana). No judaísmo, Chesed (bondade amorosa).

Sanatana Dharma: Define quatro propósitos para a vida (Purusharthas) — Dharma (dever), Artha (prosperidade), Kama (prazer) e Moksha (libertação).

No budismo, a busca pelo Nirvana como libertação do sofrimento é semelhante a Moksha. No cristianismo, a salvação e a união com Deus têm paralelos com Moksha. No islamismo, o objetivo de alcançar o Paraíso e agradar a Allah reflete uma libertação espiritual. No judaísmo, a ideia de Tikkun Olam (consertar o mundo) conecta-se ao cumprimento do propósito divino.

Sanatana Dharma: Valoriza a busca pelo conhecimento transcendental (Jnana) e a verdade (Satya).

No cristianismo, Jesus se refere a si mesmo como "o caminho, a verdade e a vida". No budismo, o Caminho Óctuplo leva ao entendimento da verdade última. No islamismo, o Alcorão é chamado de al-Haqq (a Verdade). No judaísmo, há uma ênfase na Torá como a verdade divina.

Sanatana Dharma: Práticas como Dhyana (meditação) e Bhakti (devoção) conectam o praticante ao divino.

No budismo, meditação (Samatha e Vipassana) é central para o despertar espiritual. No cristianismo, práticas contemplativas, como a oração silenciosa (Lectio Divina ou contemplação carmelita), têm semelhanças. No islamismo, o sufismo usa Dhikr (lembrança de Deus) e práticas meditativas para alcançar estados espirituais. No judaísmo místico (Kabbalah), práticas meditativas ajudam na compreensão da divindade.

Sanatana Dharma: O serviço altruísta (Seva) e a generosidade (Dana) são fundamentais.

No cristianismo, a caridade é enfatizada como um mandamento divino. No islamismo, a Zakat (doação obrigatória) é um dos cinco pilares. No judaísmo, Tzedakah (justiça por meio da caridade) é central. No sikhismo, Langar (cozinha comunitária) simboliza o serviço altruísta.

Sanatana Dharma: Reconhece diferentes caminhos para a verdade e a realização espiritual (Ekam Sat Vipra Bahudha Vadanti).

No bahaísmo, todos os mensageiros de Deus são reconhecidos como portadores da mesma verdade universal. No islamismo, o Alcorão menciona que Deus enviou mensageiros a todas as nações. No cristianismo, há movimentos ecumênicos que promovem a unidade entre diferentes tradições. O taoismo e o confucionismo também reconhecem a coexistência harmoniosa de várias perspectivas.

Sanatana Dharma: Enfatiza o ciclo de nascimento, morte e renascimento (Samsara).

No budismo e no jainismo, o renascimento e a libertação do ciclo de Samsara são centrais. Tradições esotéricas do cristianismo (gnosticismo) e islamismo (sufismo) também fazem alusão a ciclos de purificação da alma. O xamanismo e as tradições indígenas veem a vida como cíclica e conectada à natureza.

Sanatana Dharma: Acredita na sacralidade da natureza e nos elementos (Pancha Mahabhutas: terra, água, fogo, ar e éter).

As tradições indígenas (norte-americanas, africanas, australianas, etc.) reverenciam a natureza como sagrada. No xintoísmo, os elementos naturais são vistos como morada de espíritos (Kami). No taoismo, a harmonia com a natureza é um princípio central.

Namaste.

[srividyasadhak]

[reflect-on-this-fully]

Shri Krishna, It's Been One Week Since You Saved My Life in the Car Accident

{Photo courtesy of BhagavadGita.io}

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

[33-108]

Lord Shiva said: "When the Devi laughs on Sadasiva, who takes the form of a corpse, she is the true form of manifestation. At that time, she is like a bolt of lightning, with a corpse as her vehicle. Sri Devi said: "O Mahedeva, Sadasiva is a dead body, a corpse. Surely a corpse cannot act?" Lord Shiva said: "Sadasiva is without energy (lifeless) when Mahakali is manifest. He also is like a corpse when in union with Shakti. Clearly, without Shakti, the primordial god is lifeless and cannot act."

- Todala Tantra, patala one

[modernmonkeymind]

Top 20 Concepts of #mysticism as told by #chatgpt, originally posted by @triptych@social.yesterweb.org:


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.

[ahamasmiyodhah]

सिद्धगन्धर्वयक्षाद्दैरसुरैरमरैरपि सेव्यमाना

सदा भूयात् सिद्धिदा सिद्धिदायिनी।।

I Worship Devi Siddhidatri, Who is served starting with Siddhas, Gandharvas, Yakshas, Asuras and Amaras (Devas), Who is served by everyone, always (for obtaining Siddhis); May we (also) be the receiver of Blessings of that giver of Siddhis, Who is known as Siddhidatri.

𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐃𝐇𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐈; Mata Siddhidatri signifies the fulfillment of desires, divine wisdom, and spiritual mastery in a woman's life. She represents the attainment of inner potential and success, guiding women toward realizing their goals while fostering intuition, self-confidence, and a deeper connection to the divine.

[bhagavanbhakthi]

Vishnu Dashavatar (10 Incarnation)