revering aesthetics is soundarya upasane and is an intrinsic part of hinduism
Viveka Chudamani #19
Most of the eastern philosophy talks about similar things – the Bodhicitta is about doing a task without being attached to the result. That is neither elated with the win or self condemning on failure. The Bhagavata Gita talks of “yogasta kurukarmani, na phaleshu kada chana.” Do what you have to do without being attached …
Blocks on the journey.
#VivekaChudamani -18 Often as we walk on the path of self awareness, and discovery we have reversals. The tendency is to go into self blame, but the blocks in the spiritual journey is usually due to blocks within. It often reflects in the world outside. This is where #compassion comes to play. Slowly focus on …
Viveka Chudamani The teacher and the Adept.
Viveka chudamani. (8-7) Last week at the Drepung Loseling Monastery we practised compassion. The concept was to view our thoughts and actions, without judgement or attachment. This is very close to Yogarudha, mentioned in the Bhagwat Gita. A state where a person is not attached either to the objects, or to the action. This is …
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The ideal student — Viveka Chudamani.
Just there is an ideal teacher here is an ideal student who is qualified to receive the knowledge. Adhikara namasaste phalasiddirvirsesatah Upaya desakaladyah santyasminsaha karih – 6-14 The ultimate quest of a spiritual endeavour depends on the quality of the seeker, the role of the time and place is but secondary. The word adhikari is …