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“Where there is anger, there is always pain underneath.” ~Eckhart Tolle
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Vajra-asana, the seat of enlightenment
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good v bad symbolism
The constant battles or fights between Devas (demigods) and Asuras (demons) in Hinduism carry profound symbolic meanings that extend beyond mere supernatural conflicts. These mythological tales are rich in allegory and provide insightful lessons on human nature, spirituality, and the path to self-realization.
Internal Struggle: The battles between Devas and Asuras are often interpreted as a metaphor for the internal struggle within an individual. The Devas symbolize positive qualities such as virtue, righteousness, and self-discipline, while the Asuras represent negative traits like ego, desire, and ignorance. The ongoing conflict reflects the perpetual inner battle that individuals face in managing these contrasting aspects of themselves.
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DHARMA V ADHARMA
Dharma and Adharma: The Devas, often associated with Dharma (righteousness), strive to uphold moral order and cosmic harmony. On the other hand, the Asuras, aligned with Adharma (unrighteousness), seek to disrupt this order for their own selfish gains. The perpetual struggle between Dharma and Adharma illustrates the eternal conflict between good and evil, and the importance of adhering to ethical principles for personal and collective well-being.
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Everything that happens to us in life and death depends entirely on our accumulated causes and conditions. As each of us will experience physical death and the dissolution of the body’s elements quite differently, our journeys through the bardos will be unique. Therefore, any and all descriptions of dying, death and the bardos can only ever be generalizations. Nevertheless, once the process of dying has begun, to have a rough idea about what is happening not only goes a long way towards allaying our worst fears, it also helps us face death calmly and with equanimity
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