Uddaseena Vritti is a mental state where one can observe the world and its happenings with equanimity. It is a step towards achieving a state of nirvana.
The learned or the wise smile through the eyes; the middle-class smile through the teeth and lips; the lowest make a roaring laughter; but the muneeshwara (a form of Shiva) never smiles or laughs. Continue reading
A rainbow is a sign of hope, the beauty after a storm, a pot of gold and good fortune at its end. It represents inclusivity and diversity, an all-embracing image of love and friendship. There are seven colors in the rainbow, seven chakras, seven deadly sins and seven wonders of the world. Seven is a lucky number. It is the number for completeness and perfection. Continue reading
The Buddha was delivering a discourse, which was attended by the wisest of the wise monks and nuns. He said that he had taught the dharma using skillful means in order that the beings of the world might overcome attachment. Continue reading