Golden libation into the fire—idam na mama! it’s not mine, I’m giving it over! Circle with the Vedic pūjari spooning ghee into the fire’s mouth and you’ll hear it. Hang long enough with an ascetic and you might hear of it. The words are older than our mother tongues. Idam na mama! More than renunciation,… Continue reading Idam na mama
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True Measure of Worth
“Yatha pinde tatha brahmande, Yatha brahmande tatha pinde” —Yajurveda As in the body, so in the cosmos As in the cosmos, so in the body Every atom, a universe Every universe, an atom Every brain, a galaxy Every galaxy, a brain In every heart, the pulse In every pulse, the heart Order and freedom in… Continue reading True Measure of Worth
On The Darkest of The Year’s Moonless Nights-Grace Arising.
Inside. Outside. Harvest time. Billions worldwide are gathering. Home, as temple, winking with golden lights. Flames full bright from the purified butter that feeds them. Necks and wrists garlanded with powers of gold. Pulse points consecrated with deep acting oils. Cloth of all colour that shimmers newly worn. Celebrants of cosmic lore compelled to shine… Continue reading On The Darkest of The Year’s Moonless Nights-Grace Arising.