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A perspective on death and dying
The following was sent to me and I thought it would be useful to post it here because it is so beautifully written. I am not sure what the origin is, but all the credit belongs to Dr. Frawley. On Deathlessness Written by Dr. David Frawley The greatest fear that all living beings have is [...] -
Very risk to swim!
An impressive sign and the english is pretty funny until you read the boxes in the bottom left! -
At the beach (Mahabalipuram)
The statue is (I think) Tiruvalluvar, a great tamil saint, who wrote a collection of aphorisms called the Tirukural. I like how he is watching over the ocean and all who swim in it. -
Abandoned on the Shore
It isn’t vedic….but the sentiment certainly is. “Clothes Abandoned on the Shore” Your body is here with us, but your heart is in the meadow. You travel with the hunters though you yourself are what they hunt. Like a reed flute, you are encased by your body, with a restless breathy sound inside. You are [...] -
The meaning of AUM
“Do you know the meaning of the word AUM?” Jung asked Campbell, but waved his hand as Campbell was about to launch into an explanation of one of his favorite subjects. “My first experience was in Africa. A group of us got lost on a walk. All of a sudden we found ourselves surrounded by [...] -
#10 – Boosting Your Immunity
Boosting Your Immunity Ojas is the final by-product of proper assimilation of food, and the glue that binds the body, mind and soul. Any foods that turn the food quickly into ojas are good for immunity. Ojas production will result in proper functioning of all organs and creates vitality which manifests as resistance to illness [...] -
Ekadasa (11) Rudra Mantras
It is the time of Shivaratri and there are a number of mantras that are appropriate for use this time of year. Of course the traditional “Om Namah Shivaya” is always appropriate, but more focused effects can be gained from using mantras that are more tailored to the different forms of Shiva or Rudra. In [...] -
Nandi
I’m adding this just because I like Nandi….always sitting in front of the Shiva temples, looking at Shiva. And since it is Shivaratri time, it seemed appropriate. This particular one is from Varanasi and is made from beautiful marble as opposed to granite as you would typically see in Tamil Nadu. -
#9 – New Year, New You
New Year, New You Good health is a life-long process. Ayurveda offers us the inspiration and gift of a lifetsyle that can be sustained for an entire lifetime. This year, commit to moving slower and giving every task and person your full attention. Relish and savor your interactions and activities. Be present to yourself. Consider [...] -
#8 – Ayurveda and Spices
Spices and Cooking the Ayurvedic Way Spices are revered in Ayurveda for their concentrated form of intelligence. Spices help with digestion, asssimilation, cleansing and healing. Spices are always cooked in oil or ghee and added to the grain or vegetable. Spices can be used in preparing teas or in the morning in stewed apples or [...]