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Faith and Anxiety

Faith and Anxiety cannot co-exist.

Four Sanskrit Words

shunyayogi is very fond of these four Sanskrit words: Kshetra (The Field of Activity; Domain): The understanding is that one must be completely aware of one's kshetra . If you are keenly aware of your kshetra , chances are you would begin to get an inkling of your inherent programming. Sukshma (Subtle): Going beyond the gross, you become aware of the realm of the subtle. On one hand, your antenna begins picking up the faintest signal and on the other your communication becomes subtle too. A whole new realm opens up. Maatraa (The Correct Dosage; The Optimum Reaction; The Fine Balance): This holds true of almost anything - medicine, emotional reaction, indulgences or just about anything else. Too much of a good thing is bad. Too little of a good thing is ineffective. Not more, not less. Just the right amount. That's where wisdom lies. Sahaj (Smooth and Easy): Lao Tzu pointed out the unwisdom of using force in any action you perform. We have all seen Yoga ent

Love and Separation

Separation is the absence of Love, and Love is the absence of separation. - Ramesh Balsekar

Knowledge and Wisdom

Data ingested is Knowledge Knowledge digested is Wisdom

The Guest House

This being human is a guesthouse  Every morning a new arrival  A joy, a depression, a meanness  Some momentary awareness  Comes as an unexpected visitor  Welcome and entertain them all!  Even if they're a crowd of sorrows  Who violently sweep your house  Empty of its furniture  Still treat each guest honorably  He may be cleaning you out  For some new delight!  The dark thought, the shame, the malice  Meet them at the door laughing  And invite them in  Be grateful for whoever comes  Because each has been sent  As a guide from the beyond  - Rumi Also check out an earlier post The Key Is In The Knowing