Inside Out
transformation
willing to be dissolved, to merge, to lose oneself…..
Ramakrishna used to say that if a figure made out of salt tries to fathom the depth of the ocean , it will fail. It will begin the search but it will never reach to the destination, because it is after all made of salt – and as it falls into the oceans depths, it is dissolving, becoming absorbed. By the time it has reached a certain depth it will be gone – nothing will remain, nothing can return and say how deep the ocean is. Continue reading
you cannot know about that war till you know what the real war is about…
It is said in the texts that 80% of the fighting male population of the civilization was wiped out in the eighteen days Mahabharata war.
Sanjay, at the end of the war went to the spot where the greatest war took place; Kurukshetra.
He looked around and wondered if the war really happened, if the ground beneath him had soaked all that blood, if the great Pandavas and Krishna stood where he stood.
“You will never know the truth about that!” said an aging soft voice.
Sanjay turned around to find an Old man in saffron robes appearing out of a column of dust.
“I know you are here to find out about the Kurukshetra war, but you cannot know about that war till you know what the real war is about.” the Old man said enigmatically.
Victory is when battles become unnecessary…..
What distinguishes Sun Tzu from Western writers on strategy is the emphasis on the psychological and political elements over the purely military. Continue reading
Why is it that certain people seem to naturally inspire confidence, loyalty, and hard work, while others stumble, again and again?
Why is it that certain people seem to naturally inspire confidence, loyalty, and hard work, while others (who may have just as much vision and smarts) stumble, again and again? It’s a timeless question, and there’s no simple answer. Continue reading
Faith and Determination
Faith and determination, these two are the essential rungs on the ladder of enlightenment. Continue reading
Interview with Lee Kwan Yew – 1967
Thought for the Week – 30th January 2017
A key to Unconditional Love, is the willingness to forgive…..
With forgiveness, events and people are re-contextualized as simply “limited”—not “bad” or “unlovable.” With humility, we are willing to relinquish our perception of a past event. We pray for a miracle to see the truth about the situation or person, and we surrender all of our opinions about the matter. We look at the payoffs we’re getting from keeping our perception of what occurred, and we let go of each little payoff: the pleasure of self-pity, of “being right,” of being “wronged,” and of our resentments. Continue reading
Book Recommendation – Macrobiotics for Dummies by Verne Varona
“Never wanted to buy a book called for dummies. I have taken a couple Macrobiotic cooking classes. The Chef told me a good book to buy was Macrobiotics for Dummies. I have truly enjoyed this book. It contains all the information, I was looking for and it has great recopies and guides. Great book for beginners or people interested in Macrobiotic Cooking.”
“This practical guide uses a body, mind, and spirit approach to introduce you to the basics of this popular diet. You’ll see how to use macrobiotic principles to enhance your health and happiness; prepare the right foods to increase your energy and fight off disease; and make lifestyle changes to support your new way of eating.
Begin on the path to healthy living — understand the science behind macrobiotics and how to apply the principles to your daily life
Heal the macrobiotic way — discover the foods and nutrients that influence good health and heal common diseases.”
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