Declaration
Aum
Meaning: God’s ultimate name.
Bhur Bhuvah Swaha
Meaning: These words express the inherent qualities that exist as
God. Bhur is existence. Bhuvah illustrates God’s consciousness. Swaha
tells us God is inherent in all things.
Function Statement 1
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Meaning: Within the context of the Gayatri, this means that the user
is selflessly directing praise to God. The word tat means “that,” and in
the Gayatri indicates that the praises are being directed to God. Savitur
is a name for God as the source of all things, as well as God’s
blessings for humankind. Varenyam means “who is eligible/worthy” of
receiving God’s blessings.
Function Statement 2
Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi.
Meaning: The three words of this statement further describe the
qualities of God from a functional perspective. Bhargo describes the
light that is God’s love. Devasya is derived from the Sanskrit word
deva, and illustrates the many facets of God’s attributes, without which
nothing can exist. Dhimahi means to place our focus on God.
Completion Statement
Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat!
Meaning: Dhiyo means “intellect” and is used in this mantra to ask
God to direct our abilities and use of our intellect. Yo means “who” and
reminds us that our prayer is for God alone. Nah means “ours” and
signifies that our mantra is for all people in addition to ourselves.
Prachodayat completes the mantra and signifies that the entire mantra
is a request to God as we seek safety, peace, and happiness.
/////////////////////Only to the extent that we expose ourselves over and over to annihilation can that which is indestructible be found in us. — PEMA CHÖDRÖN, TIBETAN BUDDHIST NUN
////////////////////Fear of annihilation can be triggered by seemingly unrelated everyday experiences. Or more precisely, by our perception of everyday experiences. It’s possible that our fear of nonexistence may be universal because we share the uncertainty of the human condition. One of the great ironies of the modern age is that, in spite of our grand technological achievements, we’ve yet to answer with scientific certainty the most basic questions of our existence: Who are we? Where do we come from? Where do we go when we die?
/////////////////////FIVE HINDERANCES THAT WEAKENS THE WISDOM
/////////////////////Only to the extent that we expose ourselves over and over to annihilation can that which is indestructible be found in us. — PEMA CHÖDRÖN, TIBETAN BUDDHIST NUN
////////////////////Fear of annihilation can be triggered by seemingly unrelated everyday experiences. Or more precisely, by our perception of everyday experiences. It’s possible that our fear of nonexistence may be universal because we share the uncertainty of the human condition. One of the great ironies of the modern age is that, in spite of our grand technological achievements, we’ve yet to answer with scientific certainty the most basic questions of our existence: Who are we? Where do we come from? Where do we go when we die?
/////////////////////FIVE HINDERANCES THAT WEAKENS THE WISDOM
“Bhikkhus, there are these five obstructions, hindrances, encumbrances of the mind, states that weaken wisdom. What five? (1) Sensual desire is an obstruction, a hindrance, an encumbrance of the mind, a state that weakens wisdom.
(2) Ill will … BUT CAN CUT OUT FRM LYF -COFL
(3) Dullness and drowsiness …
(4) Restlessness and remorse …
(5) Doubt is an obstruction, a hindrance, an encumbrance of the mind, a state that weakens wisdom. These are the five obstructions, hindrances, encumbrances of the mind, states that weaken wisdom.
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