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Spiritual Mastery - timelines

  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

Stoic echoes from the East

  Stoicism is a philosophical school of thought that originated in ancient Greece around the 3rd century BCE. It later became popular in ancient Rome and has experienced a resurgence in modern times.While Stoicism is known for its practical and pragmatic approaches, Stoicism's enduring appeal lies in its tools which emphasize on: personal responsibility resilience in the face of adversity the pursuit of a virtuous and contented life The subject, titled "Stoic echoes from the East," aims to examine shared principles within dual philosophical traditions especially from the Srimad Bhagavad Gita. Learning about similar studies and their impact on our character can offer valuable insights in the fields like - Cross-Pollination of Ideas  Holistic Understanding Adaptability Personal Growth Global Citizenship Stoicism and the Bhagavad Gita are two distinct philosophical and spiritual traditions, but there are some similarities and points of intersection that can be explored.  Sto

With the Mystics

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

Glitch in the matrix

Introduction: Metaphorically speaking, we employ the idea of a "glitch in the matrix" to characterize peculiar or unexplainable events that contradict natural laws or disrupt our understanding of the world. While indulging in contemplative exercises that stretch the boundaries of human understanding on the nature of existence, perception, and consciousness, it is crucial to recognize that their ultimate significance lies in their capacity to act as tools for deep philosophical contemplation and challenging our preconceived notions of reality. Let's take a brief journey into the realm of diverse intellectual currents that have captivated thoughtful minds. Explorations 1. Simulation Hypothesis: This interpretation suggests that our entire existence is a simulated reality created by a more advanced civilization or higher-dimensional beings. The glitches in the matrix are seen as anomalies or errors in the simulation, providing hints that our reality is not as concrete as it