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A drop in the ocean or an ocean in a drop ?

You are not a drop of water in an ocean, you are the ocean thinking yourself as the drop. Reality, by nature is infinite. It cannot be captured in words or thoughts or even actions. The moment you try to capture, it slips away from the hands. You can get hold of only a part of it but never the whole of it, because if you were able to do so then reality by the very definition of the term will lose its infiniteness and get reduced to a finite concept. You can admire reality, worship it or even fall in love with it but you can never strip it of its infinite nature. Everything that you see around us are material particles arranged in various compositions and held together by exchange of force carrying particles to create the reality around us. At the fundamental level these particles are packets of energy vibrating at different frequencies to create a Universe that we can perceive. We, ourselves are made of the same energy that the material Universe is made of, only with certain additional...
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Fatigue and Work

The usual understanding is that fatigue is caused by overwork. So the remedy for fatigue is rest or abstinence from doing work. However, if we look deep into the subject , we will find that overwork is hardly the reason for work related fatigue. In most cases fatigue is caused by lack of interest in work that we are otherwise supposed to do. In many cases too little work can also lead to fatigue and this has been the reason for workplace fatigue in the recent years. As AI takes up more and more human work employees need to find a way to deal with this fatigue. If someone is really interested in his or her work then even after spending long working hours ,the sense of fatigue may not arrive at all. The idea is to take up a work that interests you. Work done in joy and enthusiasm is equivalent to dynamic rest.A work done without any interest as a mere duty or task will naturally tire us soon.The remedy therefore is to keep the interest alive.  Interest in a specific work does not dep...

The Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita by Aldous Huxley

This interpretation of perennial philosophy (Sanatana-dharma) by Aldous Huxley is one of my favorite reads from the subject of Philosophy. When I first read it , I realized that it does not take understanding of Quantum Physics and Neurosciences to know the reality. Consciousness , herself has the ability to realize herself through an intuitive knowledge.  The Perennial Philosophy, as realized by the subjective experiences of many mystics , in different religious traditions , offers a universal metaphysical framework that transcends individual world views. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of all life and things in the Universe and promotes a path of self-realization and divine unity, offering a profound alternative to the materialistic and action-oriented philosophies that dominate modern thought.  Here it is : "The Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita by Aldous Huxley (The Introduction is in the Translation of Bhagavad-Gita by Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood.) ...

Sir William Jones

Early Life-a linguistic prodigy Sir William Jones (1746-1794) was born in Westminster, London on September 28, 1746, to a Welsh mathematician father. His father died when he was young, and his mother ensured that he received an excellent education. Even at a very young age, Jones came to be recognized as a Linguistic prodigy. When he was 4 , he read Shakespeare and by the time he reached 12 , he was translating Latin poets like Ovid and Virgil. His school teacher recognized that Jones had outsmarted him in Greek. At the age of 20 he was proficient in Spanish , French , Italian , Portuguese , Greek and Latin . Later in college he studied Arabic and learnt Persian so well that the King of Denmark requested him to translate Nadeer Sha's history from Persian to French. His expertise in French was so deep that King Louis XIV of France once commented that Jones understands the language of my people better than me .  In spite of his literary achievements , Jones decided to follow a career...

Understanding Gayatri mantra

The Gayatri mantra is regarded as the gateway to divine bliss. While it appears to refer to Savitr, a Vedic solar deity, philosophers assert that the mantra transcends mere sun worship, celebrating the supreme divine, the cause of existence. Swami Vivekananda explained, "We meditate on the glory of that Being who has produced this universe; may She enlighten our minds." Sage Yajnavalkya elaborates on the Gayatri Mantra as follows:  "We, the worshippers of the Highest, meditate on the Supreme and omnipresent spirit within this splendid Sun. We meditate on this Supreme spirit, earnestly sought by those who fear further mortal births. This spirit, residing in every being as the all-pervading soul and controller of the mind, constantly guides our intellect and actions towards virtue, wealth, physical enjoyment, and ultimate happiness." "Om bhur bhuvah svah Tat savitur varenyam Bhargo devasya dhimahi Dhiyo yo nah prachodayat." Om: The sacred syllable repre...

Kabir on the nature of reality

Kabir, the 15th-century Indian mystic poet and saint, is renowned for his profound and accessible verses that delve into themes of spirituality, self-realization, and the nature of reality. Here are some of Kabir’s quotes that reflect his insights on the subjective experience of reality: "The river that flows in you also flows in me." This quote highlights the shared inner essence and interconnectedness of all beings. "Behold but One in all things; it is the second that leads you astray." Kabir emphasizes the importance of seeing the unity in all of existence, rather than being misled by duality. "When you are truly on the path, the scales will fall from your eyes and you will see the beauty of your own true form." Reflecting on the transformative power of spiritual awakening, which reveals the true nature of the self. "Wherever you are is the entry point." Suggesting that every moment and place holds the potential for spiritual realization and c...

Rumi sayings

Rumi, the 13th-century Persian poet, mystic, and Sufi master, often delved into themes of reality and subjective experience in his writings.  Rumi's philosophy centers around the concept of unity and oneness, both in the universe and within the individual. He often speaks of the interconnectedness of all beings and the underlying unity that binds everything together. For Rumi, the ultimate truth is the realization of this oneness, where distinctions dissolve, and all is seen as part of the divine unity Here are some of his quotes that reflect profound insights into the nature of subjective experience, self-discovery, and the interconnectedness .       ·     "The wound is the place, where Light enters you." o    This quote emphasizes the transformative power of personal suffering and subjective experience, suggesting that our deepest pains can lead to profound insights and a greater understanding of reality. ·     ...