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Ashish
the duality between Purusha-Prakriti hides an underlying unity which manifests at the physical, vital, mental and higher levels
Reconciling Samkhya, Vedanta and Tantra
A flower spreads a deep love and a peaceful sweetness in a unique, silent and generous gesture in a world torn by pain and sorrow. It expresses an ever-present harmony which love alone posseses.
The Mother: Conversation with a Disciple, February 25, 1961
Only were safe who kept God in their hearts:
Courage their armour, faith their sword, they must walk,
The hand ready to smite, the eye to scout,
Casting a javelin regard in front,
Heroes and soldiers of the army of Light.
Book 2, Canto VII
Dante's concept of Hell is based on his belief in a just and vengeful God who metes out appropriate punishment to sinners. He divides Hell into nine circles, each representing a specific type of sin or group of related sins:
Limbo - Home to unbaptized and virtuous pagans, including the great Roman poet Virgil himself, who act as guides for Dante and his journey through Hell.
Lust - A circle inhabited by those who indulged in excessive passion and desire, often represented by lascivious and tormented beings.
Gluttony - Here, the gluttons are trapped in a stormy whirlwind, unable to satisfy their insatiable appetites.
Greed - Inhabited by hoarders and spendthrifts, these souls are forced to live in an area where it is eternally raining gold coins which they cannot collect due to the weight of their sins.
Anger - This circle contains those who were overcome by wrath or malice, bound in serpents that bite them incessantly.
Heresy - Here, souls are punished for holding false beliefs and deviating from orthodox Christian teachings. They are trapped within thorny trees, unable to escape the pain of their errors.
Violence - In this circle, violent individuals are forced to live forever in a dark forest where they cannot find their way out due to the weight of their sins.
Fraud - The eighth circle is divided into three sections, each dedicated to different types of deception: false guarantees, flattery, and fraudulent advice. The souls within are subjected to various forms of torment and suffering based on their specific deceptive actions.
Treachery - The ninth and final circle of Hell is reserved for those who betrayed others, particularly trusted friends or family members. These traitors are frozen in ice, symbolizing the cold nature of betrayal.
As Dante's journey through Hell progresses, he comes to understand that the ultimate purpose of these punishments is not merely vengeance but rather the redemption and purification of the souls who inhabit this dark realm. By experiencing the consequences of their sins, these souls may ultimately find a path toward forgiveness and salvation.
Wabi-Sabi: This Japanese aesthetic concept embraces the beauty of imperfection and impermanence.
Today’s Pill #210: “Flowers are only flowers because they fall”
Related to Flowers are only Flowers because they fall.
The more you enter, the more energy and time you have to invest in maintenance. Eventually, the maintenance effort is no longer justified by a corresponding return.
Zettelkasten.de • The Iceberg Theory of the Zettelkasten Method — Exploring the Depths
By concentrating on the essence of the divine Idea, we break open the barriers of our mentality, arriving at a state of consciousness where each Idea and movement is held in the infinity of the Divine, spontaneously working itself out not through a separate act of will, but by the general force of consciousness behind it.✨
How I take book notes in @obsdmd and retain the information I read.
My entire process, from start to finish.
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Flowers are only flowers because they fall” from Shogun episode 9
