Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
"So is it with an ordinary man. His mind is like the screen. On it shines the light, dulled and changed because he has allowed the many-sided world to stand in the way of the Light (God). He sees only the effects of Light (God) instead of the Light (God), and his mind reflects the effects he sees just as the screen reflects the colours on the glass. Take away the prism and the colours vanish, absorbed back into the white light from whence they came. Take away the colours from the slide and the light shines clearly through. Take away our sight the world of effects we see, and let us look only into the causes, and we shall see the Light (God)."
"When a fish swims, it swims on and on, and there is no end to the water. When a bird flies, it flies on and on, and there is no end to the sky. There was never a fish that swam out of the water or a bird that flew out of the sky. When they need just a little water or sky, they use just a little; when they need a lot, they use a lot. Thus, they use all of it in every moment, and in every place they have perfect freedom.
Yet if there were a bird that first wanted to examine the size of the sky, or a fish that first wanted to examine the extent of the water, and then tried to fly or swim, it would never find its way. When we find where we are at this moment, then practice follows, and this is the realization of the truth. For the place, the way, is neither large nor small, neither self nor other. It has never existed before, and it is not coming into existence now. It simply is as it is."
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. ( Historian)
Friday, November 13, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
How Investments and sketchy companies fucked us over
-Catch the full article here: http://READ.im/cfU
GS is making its nth fortune by engineering a massive transfer of wealth from the US and UK to China and emerging markets – borrowing at negative interest rates in the US and UK, and then investing in production and commodities in China and emerging markets. That’s where the bailout cash is flowing to, as that’s where are found the greatest returns. This money will never come back. The recipients can thank the US and UK taxpayer for being history’s greatest mugs. Future generations will look back and ask themselves what drugs were present generations on to allow government and the likes of GS, earning exorbitant commissions, to get away with such astronomical looting?
Saturday, October 31, 2009
"Given these virtues of melancholia, why are thousands of psychiatrists and psychologists attempting to "cure" depression as if it were a terrible disease? Obviously, those suffering severe depression, suicidal and bordering on psychosis, require serious medications. But what of those millions of people who possess mild to moderate depression? Should these potential visionaries also be asked to eradicate their melancholia with the help of a pill? Should these possible innovators relinquish what might well be their greatest muse, their demons giving birth to angels?...To be against happiness, to avert contentment, is to be close to joy, to embrace ecstasy. Incompleteness is the call to life. Fragmentation is freedom."
Can you guess the author? Most likely not. One of my favorite french writers, and probably 1 of 3 famous ones , ever.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
--- left by Nina Medeiros
I find it alarming that this broadcast casually encourages the consumption of more than 2000 calories in a single meal when close to one out of every three people in The United States is overweight or obese. As a nation we continue to glamorize both excess and consumption with little acknowledgment of the cost. With upwards of $147 billion dollars spent on obesity-related health care just last year, we are starting to hear more truth about food, but until the media changes its attitude we will be a long way from truly beginning the fight against obesity. Obesity is a deadly disease. It is robbing people all over the country of living healthy and productive lives. Shame on Microsoft for collaborating with Burger King to dream up this excess. It seems they will stop at nothing to compete for dollar bills. What a shame that one of the most powerful media organizations in the world has chosen to reward them for it.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
I have been thinking of the difference between water
and the waves on it. Rising,
water's still water, falling back,
it is water, will you give me a hint
how to tell them apart?
Because someone has made up the word
"wave," do I have to distinguish it from water?
There is a Secret One inside us;
the planets in all the galaxies
pass through his hands like beads.
That is a string of beads one should look at with luminous eyes.
O friend! go not there;
In your body is the garden of flowers.
Take your seat on the thousand petals of the
lotus, and there gaze on the infinite beauty.
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Hang up the swing of love today!
Hang the body and the mind between the
arms of the beloved, in the ecstasy of love's joy:
Bring the tearful streams of the rainy clouds
to your eyes, and cover your heart with
the shadow of darkness:
Bring your face nearer to his ear, and speak
of the deepest longings of your heart.
Kabir says: `Listen to me brother! bring the
vision of the Beloved in your heart.'
Sunday, July 12, 2009
[to be continued]...
Friday, July 10, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
of all human labor. Hence the magic of money.”
“Hence,” Marx continues, “the riddle presented by money is but the riddle presented by commodities; only it now strikes us in its most glaring
form.”
---- Toppamono Ch 2.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Watched all of season 5 of Entourage. The premise for the show is pretty clever. It's extremely clever. The show is okay, its light, somewhat humorous, nothing too lame at least in the acting. I mean its not really a work of anything. Like the first season of Dexter, or even that other show- Six Feet Under- that was a very epic piece of work. This is more like fun, I assume. Like the Gossip Girl for men, but without the heavy over-acting. I honestly do not think anyone in this show can act, but I think that's also the charm and point. Mark Wahlberg did a phenomenal job; where he could not do movies well, he got the TV genre for today's generation on the dot.
The man was physically fit at one point too, might I add. I think the main character is very 2-D. He really can't act that well, but the supporting group especially the small red headed fella, they all add to the characters. This is really not a work of something that produces stimuli, like Sopranos. But it's light nature is probably what makes it appealing and a success. With the addition of several cameo's and celebrity highlights, and the plethora of pretty women , without excess footage is a well established TV show. It first ran season 1 in 2005. That is a strong show, to be starting Season 6, next Sunday, July 12th, 2009. It is a very unrealistic show; that probably complements to its color. At one point the character who plays Johnny Drama, Kevin Dillon even says that most men, or 99% wont get to date a super-model. The funny part about all of this is that most of these guys are no name actors, with small serials, even if that to their credit. That is probably what gives the show a more realistic effect. Either way, it was like reading Calvin & Hobbes, a fun light read or watch, nothing too deep to ponder over. Although the former can be very elevating.
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On another note, I had some really surreal dreams in the past weeks. I had a dream about the use of commas I think, the other day. And a giant snake on the beach. Dreaming is supposed to be an indicator of lack of really deep sleep. In deep sleep you don't dream. Although dream books and the authors who of the modern era pitch all that shit about dream interpretation, I like the neo-classical texts on it. Most of which are not really available to the layman.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
I'm not sure if I posted this earlier, but its about John Mayer's sleeve. He has some nice artwork done by Horimitsu of the Horitoshi Family. He is located in Tokyo. Irezumi , of a traditional nature in Japan is split up into dividing sections of Japan. No two families work in the same area. It's against tradition, and an encroaching tattoo artist can be seriously dealt with by the yakuza. At the same time, there are very few authentic tebori artists. I came across a black guy with a short sleeve done in a Mac Store by Redonodo Beach this year. However, this was not tebori. Most of the artwork in the United States is not tebori. To the untrained eye, it is very difficult to tell the color apart. I'm not sure why they do not mention that his artists is Horimitsu. Apparently, he took a little Japanese. I'm not sure how he was introduced into their family to get tattooed. Yes, Being a Celebrity is great and all, but this is not some place you just walk into. But the artwork is nice, its a mix of machine and tebori. In the blue peonies you can notice the pretty nature of the blue, and a sharp eye can note the difference in color from a machine. But some of that black is heavy machine shading, I believe. The color's are nice. He didn't really follow a traditional Japanese path and do symmetrical sleeves. Which I guess, as a celebrity and someone who must have paid any amount to get it done, they do not care. By this I mean, his other arm has small tattoo's and stuff. But I guess my arms do too. Well, not for long. I plan to get the entire traditional suit; that's why we set up the artwork the way we did on my leg. I like the idea of covering up your artwork in public; although I find it tediously enforced in Japan, I think here they kind of show off too much. It's also better for the art, to be kept away from the Sun. The literature on the symbolic meaning of artwork- like characters from Suikoden have many spiritual allegorical references. Being of a Hindu background helps greatly. Many of the gods in Japanese literature, are borrowed from the Hindu pantheon; as much of East Asian religion stems from India. These artists recognize this too. But it has a beauty of its own appeal, transfixed by many centuries and years of tradition in their own spirit.
The fellow in the back with the brown long sleeve and slightly auburn hair is the artist who did my work, Horitaka. His sensei or master is in the green jacket , Horitoshi. The white guy sitting next to him on the right produced a film- which is terrible might I add, his name was Mario Barth. Apparently he is a tattoo celebrity millionare or some shit. To be honest, well I wont say it. He's german apparently, well thats his white ancenstory. He seems pretty American or western I suppose. I didn't like his documentary. The guy, I don't know why white people... Enough said- I forgot what his video was called, but I would not buy it. I showed it to people who had no interest or idea about tattooing of an ancient culture and even they were not impressed by this sloth. Poorly scripted, and it really did not give a deep insight into the artwork. Not impressed. As a frequent indie film and foreign film, as well documentary eager viewer- I found his work to be mainly focused on how great he is. Here he was in a foreign country, proclaiming himself, even before giving more insight to these artists who have kept alive a long tradition of tattooing that is the culmination of body art. Something you will notice is that everyone else has sleeves covering their body, except Mario. This is such a western thing, to show off. I'm not sure about the other white guys in the picture, but the other Japanese men all have full blown body suits, but they are covered up. Only Mario is showing off his arms. This proves my point on many levels. I regret having done other artwork prior, but I plan to just cover it up eventually. Artwork , whether it is poetry, writing, speech, painting, music, should be expressed at the highest level, or at least be humble if not. Eastern culture has a different vibratory experience, thats why Indian, Chinese & Japanese cultures have lasted through the ages. But it is from India, that Godhood stems. In Asia, all religious ties and art can be traced back, if you have the proper educational rearing and spiritual insight.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Milk does contain calcium... but they are also high in protein and diets that are high inprotein, especially animal protein, cause more calcium to be excreted. Meats also contain large quantities of phosphorus, which can impair calcium balance.
– Hegsted R B, Barden H S, Zemel M B, Linkswiller H M,
“Urinary calcium and calcium balance in young men as affected by level of protein and phosphorus intake,”
Journal of Nutrition, 111:553-62, 1981
Humble apple juice is quite simply amazing, an apple a day really does keep the doctor away.
Apples contain pectin this substance helps remove any build up of toxins in the intestinal tract, they also contain beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin C and other vitamins & minerals. Apples help get rid of bad cholesterol and prevent cancer. All this from a simple apple. And the best way to get these nutrients into your body is through freshly squeezed apple juice.
Excepted from http://www.fruitblend.co.uk
I knew there was something great to my apples , even better than OJ.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
I came just in time downstairs, to hear the Bhava Darshan satsang.
Its hard to remember all of Amma's stories because they are extensive, and continue; in fact I have never heard anyone else I have had difficulty following because (not for the language- my skills have improved- I can understand nearly 70% better than my 30% before) .
Swami Satsang
Told the story of the three men having to use restroom. And the 90 year old. This is just a footnote. And then a story about a monk going to see a llama. He also emphasizes the phonetics between Amma (stressed long on a) and the short version- which means mother, while the latter means a turtle. A stab at the western pronounciation and lack of learning ability.
Amma Satsang
The man who dies hanging on the rope when he asks god to help and god says just let go, and he does not. Apparently he was only 2 feet from the ground but died frozen on the rope. A reminder of the lack of faith man carries. What else,...
Amma- gave malu a kiss on the way out, when She stopped by MeeraAmme, to ask about details or something in Santa Fe. And she told Amma that Malu and Karthik would join from Chicago. She saw me waiting a little down the line as Amma was exiting, and held my hand and said aren't you coming? I said no, and she said oh i thought you were coming for the tour. I do not think I will. I am taking a class. Chinese 1. And fixing my car. I will be in Seattle, to buy Malu's car. I think I will get her a lancer, or something around $5k range. Nobody in Karthik's family, including himself will be happy, but I doubt they have the balls (the LULAS) to say anything to me; of which I would even hear out. When I'm determined not even God's or Guru's opinion matters. Thats the way it should be. If you blindly listen to the Master you will never grow. It is ok up to a certain stage of unfoldment or maturity, but beyond that, you need to develop intution through meditation and japa. No other spiritual practices will help beyond that. Dhynam and Japa are like cornerstones. The Archana, should already be practiced, but japa at a fixed time, is a powerful instrument. I used to think my practices were only atrributed to my style, but later , much later I learned the early swami's did the same practices, just more intensely and longer. In my situtation, you cannot live in the world , and do that intense practice, Amma said something to me along those lines , subtely suggesting direction energy to positive rajasic habits. Like learning, and exercesing, and seva I suppose. I have never met anyone else in my life, Amma has said that too.
But back to the satsang- Now I cannot remember. Paramahansa Yogananda belived that the mind has all memories recorded (whether you actively remember it or not) , like an encylopedia of memories, you can trace back countless lives. This requires an advanced mind. Its like a person who never ran marathons decided to run with the raramuri of Mexico, who are the most prolific runners of all time; they can wear out a cheetah, a deer or any person or animal. And that is not even close to an exaggeration. These men and women , run and get into gear only by 50 miles of running, and that means they do long runs around the 400miles range in a single day or two. With no equipment, except a bottle of water, and food before and after. Pretty impressive. They also drink a type of corn beer. And smoke slightly- black cigarettes (I'm sure it has nothing to do with American tobacco). They are the ancenstors to the Hopi's who ran from southern california to peru, and the aztecs which raced along the Southern & Northern parts of the American continent. Thanks to Bindu Chechi and Vajran for the book. They are very sweet peope. May God grace the boy on his quest. I typically dislike all children after an age of say 8. Like Hari Gopal, they are incessantly annoying and have violent tendencies. But this kid, I have to say is about the nicest boy I have met. Amma apparently had told his Mom, oh you raise him very strictly with discipline huh. It takes a spiritual mind to correctly observe and judge others; doing it without the right disciplines of sadhana behind your back, you are apt to view them with the filters of your own faults.
- Three things Amma emphasized during Meditation q&a: Sneham, Satyam, and Sakshi. Being a witness to your actions, being honest, and having compassion. She said it was enough if you practiced these three. (Meaning without reading scriptures, or extensive - analysis; but none of those are bad for you . Amma used to say the scriptures are for advanced disciples and children, I remember showing Her my tattoo and reciting the verse, and Amma said oh, so you have begun reading a little. ) Meaning that I had come to a point, after practices where I could begin to understand the meanings of those statements. It will seem empty or just recitation elsewise. Books on Bhakti, and other Masters are good though, provided they are genuine masters. To get a list of genuine masters, its easy; just watching the vintage scenes where Amma takes all her disciples to , the holy places; are the masters of significance. A few; Ramana Maharishi, Parahamansa Yogananda, Ramakrishna Paramahnsa, and some other lesser known ones. But its for depending on the caliber of student. Not everyone has the same digestive quality.
Friday, June 19, 2009
9am swamiji satsang
three old men were discussing their faculties at their various ages; 70,80,90. The 70 year old said that he can to use #1 takes 20 min, the second one at 80 said it takes him 1 hour to do# 2. The last one said, well you see i go #1 at 7am and # 2 at 8am, and have no problems. its like clockwork. Then they asked whats the problem? He said he only wakes up at 9am.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
amma said if a bird poops on your head you wont mind, but if a person does you will. well for Amma both are the same.
And amma said for a crow, even baby crow is beautiful to its mom or something. *swamiji translates this awakwardly.
Los Angeles Radisson 2nd day retreat
First question: " Amma you are beautiful, - You are a sundari; We want to know your thoughts, do you have a headache, - you look more beautiful every day, while I am withering or well - he said he's losing hair, and growing uglier i guess - and yeah, he said amma can find a nice person( e.g. to marry? - he said something like he wanted to marry her- innocently- which everyone including the swami's laughed too)..Oh and what do mahatamas do when faced with each other? Their talking or whatever/.
Ammas Answer:: You say I am beautiful, but really am not, you are saying that out of prema, as that increases your soul awareness increases ( a parallel of this similar story is in Paramahamsa Ramakrishna's book by M.Gupta- about Kali Devi). Then Amma said like before we were meditating outside , and the cars, and planes were going, and Amma had said imagine all sounds to be Ma- And OM , she asked if everyone had an okay meditiation, if the noise bothers them- and people said " What noise?". Amma laughed, The swamis didnt translate that. But Amma referes to it here, she says to the swami just like all of you said you had no problem during the meditation; e.g. the cars going outside the gate which is visible, (we are in the Radisson- and not like the HIlton- there i s no pretty outdoor place- ) just the pool area, but everyone was squeezed in, either on the balcony stairs,and Amma spent time looking at everyone.
So she said, Just like you all said you had no problem during meditaiton with the cars, I have no problem with anything e..g thoughts, I am like a river I just flow. Then Amma said you are all my dream (sapna). And then to Ramakrishna Swami amma said ' you are all amma arent you? so then what is it. implying everyone is the soul. Amma also said she sees everyone has flowers. Like the sun rays reflected in many waters, or pots of water, so that same energy courses through people, and everyone. Even the wild flower in the jungle to Amma is the same. ( e.g. all types of devotees and children of Amma).
Then Amma proceeded to say that, (well she told the guy dont worry your handsome and all). Amma said about the mahatamas; its like two zeros coming together, or two mirrors looking at one another.
then someone asked about suicide. and amma said dont worry about past or future. live in the present. if you cannot do that it is difficult. leave the heavy burden to god. Otherwise in suicidie, you may be carrying 10 kilos today, and next life 100 kilos.
The other person asked about down syndrome; and amma said you have to be their eyes , ears ,and thinking- children that is- you have to do that, and it is difficult for parents, but that is the only way unless they invent something in the future to cope with it; but such things are not available now , so it is difficult and saddening but compassion alone is not enough, ; for a blind man just to feel pity is not enough, you have to help him. Same way, although Amma feels sad , that is not enough- you should (to the woman who asked the question) - you should help the kids. Oh yeah, and apparently these kids dont have that viveka discrimination nerve inside their head, so it is not possible for them to make discriminatory choices; hence the parent has to be that for them, they are children (regardless of age).
the first question was the best. He asked what Amma feels, or what she is. Amma said for her this is all a dream. in two points .one meaning sritshi kartav, the creatrix of the world (this point was no elucidated by amma- swamiji briefly mentions it) second- it is dream that everyone has peace, and that they can realize the soul.
she mentioned three things : be honest, be a witness ( becoming a witness to desire, so even when involved in the action- that you will have desire, and sorrow, you cannot escape it- but such is the nature of life, and instead of getting depressed, accept it, and become more of a witness) the first guy was a lawyer, and amma said you know two lawyers will talk amongst each other- e.g. argue forever- so you need a sakshi- a witness. e.g. the judge. Amma was saying such should the attitude be when you take actions whatever they maybe. Being a witness will help remove the negative feelings associated with it, and lessen the desire more than just indulging. something like that.
Yesterday I overhead Amma saying on the phone to some bramachari- be happy. or something ,and aren't you Amma's pearl.
Oh Yeah- mommy went for darshan, and Amma said that I was sitting over there ( in the right side by the first row in a chair- in a way like I was about to get liberation then and there. And Amma leaned over smiled, raised her eyebrows, large eyes- ) And i went over and asked amma, amma said the way your sitting like your going to get saksha (liberation) right now.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
President Obama in reference to the Iranian Election. Political scientists would call this the analysis of democratic surgency in a nation. The fact that in a democratic nation, losers of an election don't forcefully try to gain power, but wait the second process as it can and eventually will turn sides, etc.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
Polaroid is expiring the classic vintage camera which shoots out the pictures, and their instant film. The only way to get another type is fuji , which makes instant-fax i think its called. Now the two places you can buy them are on Amazon and their company site. I always found them cool, I guess- my mom had one. I think I still have a few taken with it. They don't last really. Welcome to Digital. A what kind of mixed feeling /blessing?
Sunday, May 3, 2009
--- oh a side note: Olive oil's smoke temperature is too low for searing. Best is canola oil (if you care about less smoke and all) Batterie De Cuisine- The Pots and Pans & Knife skills-
wasabi is ground up fresh like sandalwood to the soft stone. How interesting.. [If you ever watch Samurai Anime; I forgot the episode but the wasabi healing plants.. and their limbs regrowing back all gecko like or lizard i suppose...]
Why is that some babies eat greens on the first try, and spit out bananas 10 times. Raises the interesting phenomena of previously stored fragments of interest. Why certain people are inherently chosen to particular foods, even despite or opposed to repetitious action into getting someone acquainted with it (e.g. giving your kid an exceptionally all round vegetarian diet only).
Friday, May 1, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
But yes, she thought my idea was interesting. I think more and more people are getting to be entrepreneurs. Not the students in classrooms. The people from other jobs, places they get inspired from, traveling, and seeing, or trying and expermenting while doing something else. But these guys had the monies , where they went to school was all I needed to know. Occidental, is not a place for broke kids from east la- like the ones my roomie are tutoring (they will never see ..), lets say. But yeah- ..I met two girls, french speaking- one was milky white, and brilliantly hot. This guy from the USC band brought them over from the fraternity- (He played the biggest drum- I forgot what it was called) , I was talking to her while I was drunk, I don't remember myself looking great at that time, lack of exercise. But she told me she was half indian; father was from bombay, well give it up to him and her mother. They were not having it though. I told them in French I knew some French. And they were all laughin with each other, as I talked to them on the dance floor. They were amused, but said they liked each other, I think I might have said thats ok, but I got the hint, and I dont remember what else I did- I mean of course, I left them alone, but the rest of the night, I had some drinks. those days. i have gone through a major purification system since then. Slipping sometimes. But recently, I have tried crazy greens like turnips, parsley, spinach in my juices. These are the ones , vegetables that help fight off skin disease like sun damage, acne, skin spots, discoloration, zits, dark spots, bruises, scars ,... but it has to be taken in major doses. That makes sense. To heal you have to stay still, so the doctor says. Actually it depends on the damage and your capacity. But , its true mostly, energy needs to reorganize inside you and focus- if you are an accomplished yogi you can do this no matter what. And I have read about this, and witnessed a yogi . A very famous one, that probably at least 20 million alive, and well, know about. Her abilities- by those who admire, may not be disposed to word it scientifically, but I will say, it is the true form of this spiritual science , in the highest manner ,of the greatest caliber in its age. If you wish to find the elements, well you have to be your own scientist and test it. But you better do it before, theres no presence available to research. Time does not stop. Kala, or MahaKala, conquers everything. He , the primordial truth, Shiva, the experience of ancient oneness, with the immutable witness of the molecules that permute space and time, pervasive, and everlasting , manifestation of energies, and beings, and constant flux, .. that ancient one takes into it everything, but she the force that moves across the surface of brahman , the eternal lake of being , she is the action, behind the inaction of time . The movement , that stills, while circling the path of the wheel of dharma. She picks out what she wants, and moves across it, like a Swan, gliding in the Mansovar lake, of your mind. That grace, in the form of a woman ( the true form- the mother of creation) within ones heart awakens , to express her. But you must be given the ability to want to express her, how to express it. This is all a science, and a method. It must be applied, like healthy doses of greens to remove bad skin, it takes energy focused in a direction to conquer something. That is what I believe these fruits do, juicing them and taking it slowly, by extraction- all that helps destroy bacteria and filaments of impurities in the skin. The highest action or state of this purification is the mind ,because the subtlest is beyond the gross or physical. the casual is behind that. And behind the inner frames or bodies or layers of being is the soul. Not to say man is multiple beings. He is one truth within, but there are makeups to the personality, the physical body, and the casual body, which is released on time of death, but is bound by the karma of the doer, as long as he remains an individual link, and not able to surpass Kala. , Death will devour him. But if grace is there, if the eternal mother sheds grace, by effort on ones own part , his effort, then she will devour him. That is why the great Mother is called the eater of MahaKala. The feminine form, MahaKali, which remains every smiling beseechingly., but warning of danger too, this is a fierce path, given the sweet nectar of her love, you can cross the dangerous damages your frail ill-used and ill treated frame can take, it will act as an armour, a strength or faith to reach the goal. Without that armor, one will fall.
One of the biggest problems in Japanese monasteries now is that, the head monk is worried- that the youth , and the younger monks - there are no more enlightened monks left in Japan. At least they care. Only in India is this issue addressed, faithfully- why monks are fed, in many places, why in North India, and South as you go, there are dharmasalas , places of residence for wandering monks. This faithful, stature of a man who renounces everything, whether he be fraud or not, is given that grace of the common man. And the grace of the divine comes, that is why in that land, the land of tyaga bhumi the land of renounciation , in india countless through the ages, god descends in form for man. And many men benefit, and get enlightened, and lead others through small vessels like rivers, and man is felt and left with a brief peace.
It is the grace, of all those who do spiritual practices, who are kind in their eyes and words, who give without knowing back, and are content with that which they have, and those striving to reach the ultimate grace, disbanding from all the world- these souls, their vibrations stop the earth from sinking, it is not that science with its axis, that tells the stars, it is the powerful vibrations felt throughout even the cosmos of those who are in tune with divine understanding, and feeling that which is all- Love . The divine energy which flows from these vibrations, is that strong current of Love, which in its unadulterated, unitiarian state ,(free of people amongst each other), that is the strand which ties all the cosmos, and every particle of movement, together.
A gross understanding is the woman who lifted a car to get her child out. She moved it up by the side. This is about a half tonne of pressure. Only a serious bodybuilder could do that, and he would have to be Polish, or something, at like 300 lbs easily, or more . This woman did it. I mean she's a small example. Look at the Master.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Review: Basically..a film about partygoers in their mid 20s in los angeles.
The movie left me with a dried out feeling. I first enjoyed the beginning, some comical anecdotes to human behavior and the ever- frequent topic of discussion of the two sexes and their quest in the sexual plethora of senses and interaction. Something a sociologist is very eager to write about, and many to offer their opinions through various medias; and the number of books concerning this subject ever popular in the social mainstream. With that said, the movie followed along the said guidelines like some of the other teenage type or more really younger adult - .. I recall Road Trip; had some really funny scenes , that even at my age I still chuckle under the belt at - so to speak- like when the skinny white guy is high and imagines the dog telling him ' tell that bitch to make some blueberry pancakes." While he's smoking in the backyard of a house . The movie itself isn't spectacular, if you want that - a recent film- Spring, Summer, Autumn, Fall" - Spectacular, eye-gripping scenes, slow prose, almost like poetry the movie is awfully sublime. & Others like Eel, Takashi Miike at his most introspective of a snapshot of living. or Taste of Tea, a cute, and very charming movie, full of the wonderful aspects of this genre. Anyways- I thought this movie , would have more of a charm to showing the sexuality between man and women, the chemistry so often socialized and contextualized. It did, but yet then it went off into a coke drama- and left me with a dried out feeling. Like the feeling when you did do too much alcohol..(for me last night- 3 pitchers at the place beneath our apartments- one Stone Levitation & another- light Pilsner. my head is still tipsy)... No the movie had solid points- but alittle too much meth or lab based drug talk, which is cool I guess- you never really hear it open anyways. so All in all, guess it aint so bad after all. Just don't expect anything less.
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