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Of Wordless

"The universe is reflected in the mirror of the Self, like a city reflected in a lake.”                                                         - Shankara .....Words do not possess intrinsic meanings; however, when uttered from the deepest core of being, they become spontaneous outpourings of the Heart. Like the fragrance of gardens carried effortlessly by the wind, they join the dance of existence, transcending the commonplace. In this glorious moment, a silence from beyond begins to unfold. When words stem from the Heart, they out of the blue appear significant and full of meaning; a meaning that passeth understanding, nurturing a profound seeing.  The same seemingly meaningless words transform into a Gita or an Upanishad or a Bible and something of the Wordless starts descending into the words. Thus, the individual is also meant ...

The Guest Within

The Guest Within We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.                              Pierre Teilhard de Chardin The human experience is often a journey of seeking; seeking happiness, meaning, love, and fulfilment. Yet, throughout the history of humanity, a few rare beings a Krishna, a Jesus, a Zarathustra, a Buddha, a Kabir, a Nanak and a Mahavira have realized that what we truly seek is not something external but an inherent presence within us. This presence, often veiled by conditioning, is the unspoiled essence of our being—the Guest Within. To receive this Guest is to transcend the mechanical operations of the conditioned mind and enter the realm of pure awareness, the Heart. The Mind: A Prison of Conditioning The mind, in its natural state, is boundless and clear, like an unclouded sky. However, over time, through societal influen...