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  The products of mystic art are finite and transitory in forms, but infinite and eternal in significance. They aim to bring the essence of spiritual truth into the realm of tangible experience while inspiring the imagination to grasp the reality beyond the material world. Unlike the natural objects of ordinary sense-perception, the products of the spiritual Art instead of veiling the Truth seek to unveil its inner  character through suggestive powers.  Sitting calm inside an unfrequented resort On the bank of the Ganga I shall cogitate The Moon-crested Lord, leaving all wicked thoughts Joining my hands in prayer to my head, The sacred name of Shiva, with eyes full of tears, When shall I cogitate and be happy forever! In the realm of Spiritual Art, the symbolic representations of deities hold profound significance, offering a glimpse into the mysteries of existence. Two such powerful and contrasting figures in Hindu mythology are Shiva and Kali, each embodying unique aspects of the spi

  Mastery in the spiritual realm is a lifelong journey of personal growth, self-discovery, and inner transformation. It's not a title of a master one simply bestows upon oneself; it's a state of being that is recognized by others due to our wisdom, compassion, and spiritual insights. What you are after is within yourself.  Let us look into a parable by Sri Ramakrishna who emphasized an interior approach to life's problems- A man wanted a smoke. He went to a neighbour's house to light his charcoal. It was the dead of night and the household was asleep. After he had knocked a great deal, someone came down to open the door. At sight of the man he asked, "Hello! What’s the matter?" The man replied, "Can't you guess? You know how fond I am of smoking. I have come here to light my charcoal." The neighbour said, "Ha! Ha! You are a fine man indeed! You took the trouble to come and do all this knocking at the door! Why, you have a lighted lantern in

  In today's fast-paced and stressful world, finding inner peace and balance seems like an elusive dream for many. The pressures of modern life often leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and the world around us. Fortunately, there exists a profound practice that has stood the test of time – Yoga, an ancient discipline that originated in India. When most people think of yoga, they envision various physical postures or asanas. However, yoga is much more than just the physical aspect offering not just physical flexibility but also a transformative path to inner growth, self-awareness, and overall well-being. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, written thousands of years ago, are a foundational text that outlines the philosophy and practices of yoga. Patanjali defines yoga as "the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind" (Yoga Sutra 1.2). In other words, yoga aims to bring about a state of mental tranquility and inner harmony. In this blog, we will explore the wisdom of th

Throughout an extensive period, nations, communities, and individuals have engaged in discussions and deliberations about the veracity and comprehension linked to various religious beliefs. The core emphasis of this blog post revolves around the pursuit of discerning the genuine or "true" religion, examining it through the prism of mysticism, which can present an extraordinary and life-altering perspective. Who is a mystic? A person who claims to attain, or believes in the possibility of attaining, insight into mysteries transcending ordinary human knowledge, as by direct communication with the divine or immediate intuition in a state of spiritual ecstasy. Mysticism, in its pure form is the science of the Ultimate, the science of union with the Absolute, and nothing else Mystics and their perspectives We know that being a mystic is to believe in the existence of an extrasensory dimension of reality, but mystics differ radically, however, in their claims about extrasensory rea