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Does Being Somebody Special Bring Happiness?
So much of life is about being somebody special—creating a persona that others will like so that they (someone, please) will love the beautifully constructed avatar we have meticulously created. Krishnamurti once said, "The ego is a ring of defense around nothing."
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Lord Shiva Deity – The Destroyer & Regenerator
I just returned from the Bhakti Fest in Joshua Tree, California. Bhakti Fest celebrates the devotional paths of yoga, Kirtan (sacred music), and meditation. Most of my devotion to the Vedanta lineage has focused on the Goddesses—Bhakti 2023 opened me up to Shiva in a new way. Thus, I dedicate this article and art to Lord Shiva Deity, the Destroyer & Regenerator. Shiva: Destroyer & Regenerator Brahma is the creator, Vishnu is the sustainer, and Shiva is the destroyer and regenerator. He is the destroyer for those clinging to the idea of I, me, and mine. Shiva works on our egoic structure and helps dissolve it. Shiva regenerates those who…
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Ayahuasca Experience – Review After Drinking Aya 100 Times
August 2023 marks the second anniversary of my return to Ayahuasca. I first sat with Grandmother ayahuasca in Peru in 2009. She told me then that I was not ready to continue to receive her sweet nectar. ‘Back to the training mat,’ she whispered. Thus, my ayahuasca experience was limited to one ceremony in those days. I would have to wait years before hearing the call to return, and it would come after the death of my closest bond. My mother died five years later, liberating and trapping me at the same time. I profoundly turned toward healing, a slow walk back to the wounds of my inner child. My…
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Eye of Horus Vs Eye of Ra: Symbology & Spiritual Meaning
Amidst the golden sands of time, the ancient Egyptians revered the mysteries of the cosmos through their divine symbols. Today, let us take a celestial journey through the corridors of ancient Egypt and unravel the profound symbolism behind two enigmatic symbols - The Eye of Horus and the Eye of Ra.
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God Jagannath: Meaning in Hindu Mythology
Jagannath is the Lord of the Universe, the supreme god, an abstract of Krishna or Vishnu, and a fierce manifestation of Shiva associated with annihilation. Jagannath is the cause and equivalence of all avatars and the infinite existence in space and time.
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Hindu Elephant God Deity Ganesha – Lord of Ganas & Guide to Higher Self
Ganesha is concerned with the path toward our higher self and can guide us through the forest of our inner demons while forging a new course or diverting us toward an alternative route. Ganesha is known to remove obstacles but may also place obstructions in our way to help nudge us in the right direction.
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Yoruba Mythology Gods: Who were Yemanja and Oxumare?
Oxumare and Yemanja are deities in the Yoruba religion, originating in West Africa. Yoruba is practiced by people in Nigeria, Benin, and other parts of Africa and the diaspora, particularly in Brazil, Cuba, and other parts of the Americas.
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What is Mother Ayahuasca?
The ayahuasca brew has been used traditionally by indigenous peoples in the Amazon region for spiritual and medicinal purposes. It has gained popularity in recent years among people seeking to explore its effects on personal growth and healing. Most people know ayahuasca as a psychedelic.
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Interview with Tuwe Huni Kuin Plant Medicine
This post introduces the Huni Kuin (or Kaxinawá), an indigenous tribe residing in the Brazilian Amazon, particularly in Acre, and in parts of Peru. They belong to the Pano linguistic family and maintain a profound connection with their traditions and the natural world, highlighted by their use of ayahuasca in spiritual practices.
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Jai Hanuman: Exploring Hanuman’s Strength, Devotion & Origin
In most tales, Jai Hanuman is the child of the wind god, Vayu, and the queen of the Vanaras, Anjani. Anjani is a devotee of Shiva, and through her prayer, she gains his blessing. Anjani asks Shiva to give her a son.
