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My Final Hurrah!

Just published on Amazon my 20th book (I hope this will be my last book) “Summa Iru: My Formal Renunciation and Farewell to the World“. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H87DDNRM)

Just a few hours back I published on Amazon another book “Advaita Vedanta through Name-and-Form Analysis”, which was written largely with the help of Claude. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H84F82HS)

About the Book: “Summa Iru: My Formal Renunciation and Farewell to the World“

“It is time I ended the ignorance in myself.”

With these words, a writer, poet, and lifelong student of Advaita Vedanta announces his formal withdrawal from the world — effective July 16, 2026, his 62nd birthday. Not a retreat from failure, nor a flight from grief, but the logical terminus of a life spent reading, thinking, debating, and writing about one thing: the ending of ignorance, which is the ending of the seeker himself.

Summa Iru is the author’s twentieth and, by its own declaration, final book — a parting document composed in the months before silence. It gathers the last poems (“Without Her By My Side,” “The Me Time,” “I The Stranger,” “The Last Act”), the last aphorisms (“Even God disappears when you are silent”), and the last philosophical exchanges of a man tying up loose ends before going incommunicado.

Between the poems runs a sustained meditation in the tradition of Ramana Maharshi and the Ashtavakra Gita: Why does psychoanalysis fail where self-enquiry succeeds? Why is renouncing desires mere symptom-treatment while the disease of ignorance festers? What did Ramana mean when he said the future is already fixed — and that the best course is to remain silent? How does summa iru — “just be still” — dissolve the questioner along with the question?

The book also records something rarer: the texture of leave-taking itself. Letters declined. Friendships gently closed. A reply to a friend asking for a small favour: “Sorry dear, I have retired from all work and all relationships.” The ache of unrequited love examined without flinching and traced back to its root — the unworthiness we feel sitting alone with ourselves, forever seeking the other who will transport us away from our own insignificance.

Drawing on Ramana Maharshi, Nisargadatta Maharaj, the Ashtavakra Gita, J. Krishnamurti, Buber, Kant, Camus, and the ghazal tradition, this is comparative philosophy written not from the armchair but from the departure gate.

For readers of Advaita Vedanta, spiritual memoir, and contemplative poetry — and for anyone who has wondered what it would actually take to stop.

The author will not be available for comment. That is rather the point.

My Final Hurrah!

Just published on Amazon my 20th book (I hope this will be my last book) “Summa Iru: My Formal Renunciation and Farewell to the World“. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H87DDNRM)

Just a few hours back I published on Amazon another book “Advaita Vedanta through Name-and-Form Analysis”, which was written largely with the help of Claude. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H84F82HS)

About the Book: “Summa Iru: My Formal Renunciation and Farewell to the World“

“It is time I ended the ignorance in myself.”

With these words, a writer, poet, and lifelong student of Advaita Vedanta announces his formal withdrawal from the world — effective July 16, 2026, his 62nd birthday. Not a retreat from failure, nor a flight from grief, but the logical terminus of a life spent reading, thinking, debating, and writing about one thing: the ending of ignorance, which is the ending of the seeker himself.

Summa Iru is the author’s twentieth and, by its own declaration, final book — a parting document composed in the months before silence. It gathers the last poems (“Without Her By My Side,” “The Me Time,” “I The Stranger,” “The Last Act”), the last aphorisms (“Even God disappears when you are silent”), and the last philosophical exchanges of a man tying up loose ends before going incommunicado.

Between the poems runs a sustained meditation in the tradition of Ramana Maharshi and the Ashtavakra Gita: Why does psychoanalysis fail where self-enquiry succeeds? Why is renouncing desires mere symptom-treatment while the disease of ignorance festers? What did Ramana mean when he said the future is already fixed — and that the best course is to remain silent? How does summa iru — “just be still” — dissolve the questioner along with the question?

The book also records something rarer: the texture of leave-taking itself. Letters declined. Friendships gently closed. A reply to a friend asking for a small favour: “Sorry dear, I have retired from all work and all relationships.” The ache of unrequited love examined without flinching and traced back to its root — the unworthiness we feel sitting alone with ourselves, forever seeking the other who will transport us away from our own insignificance.

Drawing on Ramana Maharshi, Nisargadatta Maharaj, the Ashtavakra Gita, J. Krishnamurti, Buber, Kant, Camus, and the ghazal tradition, this is comparative philosophy written not from the armchair but from the departure gate.

For readers of Advaita Vedanta, spiritual memoir, and contemplative poetry — and for anyone who has wondered what it would actually take to stop.

The author will not be available for comment. That is rather the point.

My Final Hurrah!

Just published on Amazon my 20th book (I hope this will be my last book) “Summa Iru: My Formal Renunciation and Farewell to the World“. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H87DDNRM)

Just a few hours back I published on Amazon another book “Advaita Vedanta through Name-and-Form Analysis”, which was written largely with the help of Claude. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H84F82HS)

About the Book: “Summa Iru: My Formal Renunciation and Farewell to the World“

“It is time I ended the ignorance in myself.”

With these words, a writer, poet, and lifelong student of Advaita Vedanta announces his formal withdrawal from the world — effective July 16, 2026, his 62nd birthday. Not a retreat from failure, nor a flight from grief, but the logical terminus of a life spent reading, thinking, debating, and writing about one thing: the ending of ignorance, which is the ending of the seeker himself.

Summa Iru is the author’s twentieth and, by its own declaration, final book — a parting document composed in the months before silence. It gathers the last poems (“Without Her By My Side,” “The Me Time,” “I The Stranger,” “The Last Act”), the last aphorisms (“Even God disappears when you are silent”), and the last philosophical exchanges of a man tying up loose ends before going incommunicado.

Between the poems runs a sustained meditation in the tradition of Ramana Maharshi and the Ashtavakra Gita: Why does psychoanalysis fail where self-enquiry succeeds? Why is renouncing desires mere symptom-treatment while the disease of ignorance festers? What did Ramana mean when he said the future is already fixed — and that the best course is to remain silent? How does summa iru — “just be still” — dissolve the questioner along with the question?

The book also records something rarer: the texture of leave-taking itself. Letters declined. Friendships gently closed. A reply to a friend asking for a small favour: “Sorry dear, I have retired from all work and all relationships.” The ache of unrequited love examined without flinching and traced back to its root — the unworthiness we feel sitting alone with ourselves, forever seeking the other who will transport us away from our own insignificance.

Drawing on Ramana Maharshi, Nisargadatta Maharaj, the Ashtavakra Gita, J. Krishnamurti, Buber, Kant, Camus, and the ghazal tradition, this is comparative philosophy written not from the armchair but from the departure gate.

For readers of Advaita Vedanta, spiritual memoir, and contemplative poetry — and for anyone who has wondered what it would actually take to stop.

The author will not be available for comment. That is rather the point.

My Final Hurrah!

Just published on Amazon my 20th book (I hope this will be my last book) “Summa Iru: My Formal Renunciation and Farewell to the World“. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H87DDNRM)

Just a few hours back I published on Amazon another book “Advaita Vedanta through Name-and-Form Analysis”, which was written largely with the help of Claude. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H84F82HS)

About the Book: “Summa Iru: My Formal Renunciation and Farewell to the World“

“It is time I ended the ignorance in myself.”

With these words, a writer, poet, and lifelong student of Advaita Vedanta announces his formal withdrawal from the world — effective July 16, 2026, his 62nd birthday. Not a retreat from failure, nor a flight from grief, but the logical terminus of a life spent reading, thinking, debating, and writing about one thing: the ending of ignorance, which is the ending of the seeker himself.

Summa Iru is the author’s twentieth and, by its own declaration, final book — a parting document composed in the months before silence. It gathers the last poems (“Without Her By My Side,” “The Me Time,” “I The Stranger,” “The Last Act”), the last aphorisms (“Even God disappears when you are silent”), and the last philosophical exchanges of a man tying up loose ends before going incommunicado.

Between the poems runs a sustained meditation in the tradition of Ramana Maharshi and the Ashtavakra Gita: Why does psychoanalysis fail where self-enquiry succeeds? Why is renouncing desires mere symptom-treatment while the disease of ignorance festers? What did Ramana mean when he said the future is already fixed — and that the best course is to remain silent? How does summa iru — “just be still” — dissolve the questioner along with the question?

The book also records something rarer: the texture of leave-taking itself. Letters declined. Friendships gently closed. A reply to a friend asking for a small favour: “Sorry dear, I have retired from all work and all relationships.” The ache of unrequited love examined without flinching and traced back to its root — the unworthiness we feel sitting alone with ourselves, forever seeking the other who will transport us away from our own insignificance.

Drawing on Ramana Maharshi, Nisargadatta Maharaj, the Ashtavakra Gita, J. Krishnamurti, Buber, Kant, Camus, and the ghazal tradition, this is comparative philosophy written not from the armchair but from the departure gate.

For readers of Advaita Vedanta, spiritual memoir, and contemplative poetry — and for anyone who has wondered what it would actually take to stop.

The author will not be available for comment. That is rather the point.

My Final Hurrah!

Just published on Amazon my 20th book (I hope this will be my last book) “Summa Iru: My Formal Renunciation and Farewell to the World“. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H87DDNRM)

Just a few hours back I published on Amazon another book “Advaita Vedanta through Name-and-Form Analysis”, which was written largely with the help of Claude. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H84F82HS)

About the Book: “Summa Iru: My Formal Renunciation and Farewell to the World“

“It is time I ended the ignorance in myself.”

With these words, a writer, poet, and lifelong student of Advaita Vedanta announces his formal withdrawal from the world — effective July 16, 2026, his 62nd birthday. Not a retreat from failure, nor a flight from grief, but the logical terminus of a life spent reading, thinking, debating, and writing about one thing: the ending of ignorance, which is the ending of the seeker himself.

Summa Iru is the author’s twentieth and, by its own declaration, final book — a parting document composed in the months before silence. It gathers the last poems (“Without Her By My Side,” “The Me Time,” “I The Stranger,” “The Last Act”), the last aphorisms (“Even God disappears when you are silent”), and the last philosophical exchanges of a man tying up loose ends before going incommunicado.

Between the poems runs a sustained meditation in the tradition of Ramana Maharshi and the Ashtavakra Gita: Why does psychoanalysis fail where self-enquiry succeeds? Why is renouncing desires mere symptom-treatment while the disease of ignorance festers? What did Ramana mean when he said the future is already fixed — and that the best course is to remain silent? How does summa iru — “just be still” — dissolve the questioner along with the question?

The book also records something rarer: the texture of leave-taking itself. Letters declined. Friendships gently closed. A reply to a friend asking for a small favour: “Sorry dear, I have retired from all work and all relationships.” The ache of unrequited love examined without flinching and traced back to its root — the unworthiness we feel sitting alone with ourselves, forever seeking the other who will transport us away from our own insignificance.

Drawing on Ramana Maharshi, Nisargadatta Maharaj, the Ashtavakra Gita, J. Krishnamurti, Buber, Kant, Camus, and the ghazal tradition, this is comparative philosophy written not from the armchair but from the departure gate.

For readers of Advaita Vedanta, spiritual memoir, and contemplative poetry — and for anyone who has wondered what it would actually take to stop.

The author will not be available for comment. That is rather the point.

About the Author on the Back Cover of my Latest Book “Advaita Vedanta through Name-and-Form Analysis”

No, I am serious in talking about myself that way in the philosophical and spiritual sense.

About the Book

One principle. Pursued without flinching. The whole of Advaita Vedanta unfolds.

The Upanishads teach it through a single homely image: the clay pot. The pot is entirely clay — the name “pot” and the rounded shape are cognitive overlays, not new substances. Strip them away and only clay remains. There never was a pot-substance apart from clay.

This is name-and-form analysis (nāma-rūpa vicāra), and this book makes an audacious claim: this one analytical tool, applied with complete rigor, generates the entire edifice of Advaita Vedanta — its metaphysics, its psychology, its doctrine of liberation, and its practical consequences for how a life is lived.

What the analysis reveals, step by step:

Everything is Consciousness. Body, mind, world — traced to their ultimate ground, all are names-and-forms whose sole substance is pure Consciousness, exactly as every clay vessel is only clay in different shapes.

The ego is not the doer. A name-and-form has no agency independent of its substrate. The pot does nothing that clay is not doing. The ego’s claim to authorship of actions is the pot claiming it shaped itself.

The world was never created. Pushed to its extreme, the analysis arrives at Gaudapada’s ajāta vāda — the doctrine of non-origination, Advaita’s highest and most startling teaching: no creation, no bondage, no liberation, no seeker. Only Consciousness, ever unmodified.

Happiness is your own nature. A meticulous dissection of desire and its satisfaction shows that no object ever contained the happiness attributed to it. The world is a mirror of your own bliss, never its source.

Along the way, the book shows how every central doctrine of Advaita — Brahman, Ātman, māyā, avidyā, the jīva, Īśvara, the three states, neti neti, sat-cit-ānanda, mokṣa itself — is simply name-and-form analysis applied to a different domain. What looks like a sprawling philosophical system turns out to be one insight, endlessly restated.

The exposition is grounded throughout in the classical sources — the Chāndogya Upaniṣad, the Māṇḍūkya Kārikā, the Bhagavad Gītā — and in the living testimony of three modern masters: Ramana Maharshi’s self-enquiry, Nisargadatta Maharaj’s radical pointing, and Ramakrishna Paramahansa’s instrument model of the body-mind. Comparative sidelights from Buddhism, Stoicism, and Taoism confirm the analysis from outside the tradition.

Written by a long-term practitioner in the Ramana Maharshi and Nisargadatta Maharaj traditions with the help of explanations by Claude, this book is neither a survey nor a devotional tract. It is a sustained demonstration — patient, logical, and uncompromising — that the deepest truth of Vedanta is also its simplest.

The clay alone is. The pot was always only clay. Brahman alone is. And you are That — not as a future achievement, but as present fact, obscured only by an unexamined name and form.

For seekers who suspect that beneath Vedanta’s vast literature lies a single key, this book places that key in your hand.

The Courage To Be Myself

I care NOT to be anything
No, not even Brahman
Though I'm told I'm already that
Who put me on earth
Who made me a man
Who made me THIS man
Me? Nah, don't be stupid
Can't bootstrap yourself that way
Now, if my maker made me who I am
Well then I will go on being myself
Whoever that is, whoever that is
After all my maker would have known
To put the algorithm in that runs me
So, why I need to care about anything
Knowing that the programming will run me
Run me perfectly, without any error
There are no bugs I'm told in my maker's coding
So, I need nothing, not even Nirvana
This will be my summa iru, my samma iru
My very own brand of samma iru
"Silent" about what this body-mind does
Not interfering in any way with what it does
Let it do what it wants to do, who am I
To try and control it, shape it, change it
If it wants to be alone, let it be alone
If it wants to sulk or pout its lips
Let it sulk, let it pout its lips
If it wants to read Plato or Proust
Well then, let it read those good ol' blokes
If it wants to write poetry, let it do
Let it do whatever the hell it wants to do
I am done with controlling it, shaping it, changing it.
Does that mean salvation be damned
I who talk so glibly about Advaita and summa iru
Maybe this is my salvation , my own brand of salvation
Where I let this body-mind be, just be
Carrying on in this world with FULL FREEDOM
Mai taang kyun adaoon uskay raaste may.

L’énergie matérialisée

L’homme naît en tant qu’énergie matérialisée. Accepter le processus de transformation, comme étant réellement ce que nous sommes, offre une perspective un peu étroite de la vie. Des millions de personnes naissent comme nous avec un potentiel singulier. Si l’on accepte que l’aspect matérialisé de notre passage, la mort devient donc une dégénérescence au lieu d’être une phase de transformation.

La perspective que nous soyons quelque chose de matériel qui se développe connaît son apogée, puis son déclin peut laisser à penser que tout cela est futile, qu’il ne s’agit que d’un bon moment à passer.

Par ailleurs, en prenant en compte la dimension énergie qui nous habite, la formule scientifique E=mc², nous permet d’établir une équivalence entre la masse et l’énergie, tout corps matériel est, en un sens, de l’énergie condensée ou liée sous forme de matière. En effet, cela s’applique autant à un caillou qu’à un être humain. Toutefois, cette formule scientifique à elle seule ne nous apporte rien de spécifique sur la naissance ou sur ce qui fait qu’un humain est un humain. Elle ne distingue pas la matière vivante de la matière inerte ni l’individuation d’une conscience de l’agencement d’atomes.

De plus, la biologie ne confirme pas la théorie, car la matière qui compose un nouveau-né existait déjà sous forme matérielle, atomes hérités de l’alimentation, des parents, de la chaîne cosmique des éléments forgés dans les étoiles, etc. Avec cette analyse, il n’y a pas de conversion énergie-matière au moment de la naissance, mais plutôt, une réorganisation, une individuation d’une matière-énergie déjà là.

Des traditions spirituelles apportent un complément de perspective à la physique et à la biologie, parce qu’elles ne parlent pas de la même « énergie ». Dans la cosmologie chinoise, Zhang Zai, et plus largement le néo-confucianisme, le qi est ce souffle-énergie primordial qui se condense pour former les choses et les êtres, et qui se disperse à la mort. Ce cycle de condensation/dispersion présente l’énergie étant déjà porteuse d’une intelligibilité, d’un ordre. De même, dans la vision hindouiste, le védānta, on présente l’individuation, c’est-à-dire l’ātman comme étincelle du Brahman qui prend une forme sans cesser, en un sens plus profond, d’être identique à sa source.

Ces traditions évoquent un océan d’énergie ou de vagues humaines, de coraux célestes et de créatures de toutes sortes puissent apparaître et disparaître.

Une chanson de Daniel Bélanger – L’échec du matériel

Les paroles sur https://genius.com/Daniel-belanger-lechec-du-materiel-lyrics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igr-80oJKKI&list=RDigr-80oJKKI&start_radio=1

Par Daniel Jean dans Voies (x) de passage

COPYRIGHT – DROIT DE REPRODUCTION – La reproduction de cet article sur un blogue ou un site est autorisé à condition de respecter :   * L’intégralité du texte — Vous ne devez pas modifier, transformer ou adapter ce texte. * Le droit d’auteur — Vous devez citer le nom de la source (avec un hyperlien vers l’article original de préférence). * La finalité sans but lucratif — Vous n’avez pas le droit d’utiliser cette création à des fins commerciales. Si j’ai utilisé vos textes/photos et que vous souhaitez que je les retire, merci de me contacter en commentaire, ce sera fait rapidement.

L’énergie matérialisée

L’homme naît en tant qu’énergie matérialisée. Accepter le processus de transformation, comme étant réellement ce que nous sommes, offre une perspective un peu étroite de la vie. Des millions de personnes naissent comme nous avec un potentiel singulier. Si l’on accepte que l’aspect matérialisé de notre passage, la mort devient donc une dégénérescence au lieu d’être une phase de transformation.

La perspective que nous soyons quelque chose de matériel qui se développe connaît son apogée, puis son déclin peut laisser à penser que tout cela est futile, qu’il ne s’agit que d’un bon moment à passer.

Par ailleurs, en prenant en compte la dimension énergie qui nous habite, la formule scientifique E=mc², nous permet d’établir une équivalence entre la masse et l’énergie, tout corps matériel est, en un sens, de l’énergie condensée ou liée sous forme de matière. En effet, cela s’applique autant à un caillou qu’à un être humain. Toutefois, cette formule scientifique à elle seule ne nous apporte rien de spécifique sur la naissance ou sur ce qui fait qu’un humain est un humain. Elle ne distingue pas la matière vivante de la matière inerte ni l’individuation d’une conscience de l’agencement d’atomes.

De plus, la biologie ne confirme pas la théorie, car la matière qui compose un nouveau-né existait déjà sous forme matérielle, atomes hérités de l’alimentation, des parents, de la chaîne cosmique des éléments forgés dans les étoiles, etc. Avec cette analyse, il n’y a pas de conversion énergie-matière au moment de la naissance, mais plutôt, une réorganisation, une individuation d’une matière-énergie déjà là.

Des traditions spirituelles apportent un complément de perspective à la physique et à la biologie, parce qu’elles ne parlent pas de la même « énergie ». Dans la cosmologie chinoise, Zhang Zai, et plus largement le néo-confucianisme, le qi est ce souffle-énergie primordial qui se condense pour former les choses et les êtres, et qui se disperse à la mort. Ce cycle de condensation/dispersion présente l’énergie étant déjà porteuse d’une intelligibilité, d’un ordre. De même, dans la vision hindouiste, le védānta, on présente l’individuation, c’est-à-dire l’ātman comme étincelle du Brahman qui prend une forme sans cesser, en un sens plus profond, d’être identique à sa source.

Ces traditions évoquent un océan d’énergie ou de vagues humaines, de coraux célestes et de créatures de toutes sortes puissent apparaître et disparaître.

Une chanson de Daniel Bélanger – L’échec du matériel

Les paroles sur https://genius.com/Daniel-belanger-lechec-du-materiel-lyrics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igr-80oJKKI&list=RDigr-80oJKKI&start_radio=1

Par Daniel Jean dans Voies (x) de passage

COPYRIGHT – DROIT DE REPRODUCTION – La reproduction de cet article sur un blogue ou un site est autorisé à condition de respecter :   * L’intégralité du texte — Vous ne devez pas modifier, transformer ou adapter ce texte. * Le droit d’auteur — Vous devez citer le nom de la source (avec un hyperlien vers l’article original de préférence). * La finalité sans but lucratif — Vous n’avez pas le droit d’utiliser cette création à des fins commerciales. Si j’ai utilisé vos textes/photos et que vous souhaitez que je les retire, merci de me contacter en commentaire, ce sera fait rapidement.

L’énergie matérialisée

L’homme naît en tant qu’énergie matérialisée. Accepter le processus de transformation, comme étant réellement ce que nous sommes, offre une perspective un peu étroite de la vie. Des millions de personnes naissent comme nous avec un potentiel singulier. Si l’on accepte que l’aspect matérialisé de notre passage, la mort devient donc une dégénérescence au lieu d’être une phase de transformation.

La perspective que nous soyons quelque chose de matériel qui se développe connaît son apogée, puis son déclin peut laisser à penser que tout cela est futile, qu’il ne s’agit que d’un bon moment à passer.

Par ailleurs, en prenant en compte la dimension énergie qui nous habite, la formule scientifique E=mc², nous permet d’établir une équivalence entre la masse et l’énergie, tout corps matériel est, en un sens, de l’énergie condensée ou liée sous forme de matière. En effet, cela s’applique autant à un caillou qu’à un être humain. Toutefois, cette formule scientifique à elle seule ne nous apporte rien de spécifique sur la naissance ou sur ce qui fait qu’un humain est un humain. Elle ne distingue pas la matière vivante de la matière inerte ni l’individuation d’une conscience de l’agencement d’atomes.

De plus, la biologie ne confirme pas la théorie, car la matière qui compose un nouveau-né existait déjà sous forme matérielle, atomes hérités de l’alimentation, des parents, de la chaîne cosmique des éléments forgés dans les étoiles, etc. Avec cette analyse, il n’y a pas de conversion énergie-matière au moment de la naissance, mais plutôt, une réorganisation, une individuation d’une matière-énergie déjà là.

Des traditions spirituelles apportent un complément de perspective à la physique et à la biologie, parce qu’elles ne parlent pas de la même « énergie ». Dans la cosmologie chinoise, Zhang Zai, et plus largement le néo-confucianisme, le qi est ce souffle-énergie primordial qui se condense pour former les choses et les êtres, et qui se disperse à la mort. Ce cycle de condensation/dispersion présente l’énergie étant déjà porteuse d’une intelligibilité, d’un ordre. De même, dans la vision hindouiste, le védānta, on présente l’individuation, c’est-à-dire l’ātman comme étincelle du Brahman qui prend une forme sans cesser, en un sens plus profond, d’être identique à sa source.

Ces traditions évoquent un océan d’énergie ou de vagues humaines, de coraux célestes et de créatures de toutes sortes puissent apparaître et disparaître.

Une chanson de Daniel Bélanger – L’échec du matériel

Les paroles sur https://genius.com/Daniel-belanger-lechec-du-materiel-lyrics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igr-80oJKKI&list=RDigr-80oJKKI&start_radio=1

Par Daniel Jean dans Voies (x) de passage

COPYRIGHT – DROIT DE REPRODUCTION – La reproduction de cet article sur un blogue ou un site est autorisé à condition de respecter :   * L’intégralité du texte — Vous ne devez pas modifier, transformer ou adapter ce texte. * Le droit d’auteur — Vous devez citer le nom de la source (avec un hyperlien vers l’article original de préférence). * La finalité sans but lucratif — Vous n’avez pas le droit d’utiliser cette création à des fins commerciales. Si j’ai utilisé vos textes/photos et que vous souhaitez que je les retire, merci de me contacter en commentaire, ce sera fait rapidement.

L’énergie matérialisée

L’homme naît en tant qu’énergie matérialisée. Accepter le processus de transformation, comme étant réellement ce que nous sommes, offre une perspective un peu étroite de la vie. Des millions de personnes naissent comme nous avec un potentiel singulier. Si l’on accepte que l’aspect matérialisé de notre passage, la mort devient donc une dégénérescence au lieu d’être une phase de transformation.

La perspective que nous soyons quelque chose de matériel qui se développe connaît son apogée, puis son déclin peut laisser à penser que tout cela est futile, qu’il ne s’agit que d’un bon moment à passer.

Par ailleurs, en prenant en compte la dimension énergie qui nous habite, la formule scientifique E=mc², nous permet d’établir une équivalence entre la masse et l’énergie, tout corps matériel est, en un sens, de l’énergie condensée ou liée sous forme de matière. En effet, cela s’applique autant à un caillou qu’à un être humain. Toutefois, cette formule scientifique à elle seule ne nous apporte rien de spécifique sur la naissance ou sur ce qui fait qu’un humain est un humain. Elle ne distingue pas la matière vivante de la matière inerte ni l’individuation d’une conscience de l’agencement d’atomes.

De plus, la biologie ne confirme pas la théorie, car la matière qui compose un nouveau-né existait déjà sous forme matérielle, atomes hérités de l’alimentation, des parents, de la chaîne cosmique des éléments forgés dans les étoiles, etc. Avec cette analyse, il n’y a pas de conversion énergie-matière au moment de la naissance, mais plutôt, une réorganisation, une individuation d’une matière-énergie déjà là.

Des traditions spirituelles apportent un complément de perspective à la physique et à la biologie, parce qu’elles ne parlent pas de la même « énergie ». Dans la cosmologie chinoise, Zhang Zai, et plus largement le néo-confucianisme, le qi est ce souffle-énergie primordial qui se condense pour former les choses et les êtres, et qui se disperse à la mort. Ce cycle de condensation/dispersion présente l’énergie étant déjà porteuse d’une intelligibilité, d’un ordre. De même, dans la vision hindouiste, le védānta, on présente l’individuation, c’est-à-dire l’ātman comme étincelle du Brahman qui prend une forme sans cesser, en un sens plus profond, d’être identique à sa source.

Ces traditions évoquent un océan d’énergie ou de vagues humaines, de coraux célestes et de créatures de toutes sortes puissent apparaître et disparaître.

Une chanson de Daniel Bélanger – L’échec du matériel

Les paroles sur https://genius.com/Daniel-belanger-lechec-du-materiel-lyrics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igr-80oJKKI&list=RDigr-80oJKKI&start_radio=1

Par Daniel Jean dans Voies (x) de passage

COPYRIGHT – DROIT DE REPRODUCTION – La reproduction de cet article sur un blogue ou un site est autorisé à condition de respecter :   * L’intégralité du texte — Vous ne devez pas modifier, transformer ou adapter ce texte. * Le droit d’auteur — Vous devez citer le nom de la source (avec un hyperlien vers l’article original de préférence). * La finalité sans but lucratif — Vous n’avez pas le droit d’utiliser cette création à des fins commerciales. Si j’ai utilisé vos textes/photos et que vous souhaitez que je les retire, merci de me contacter en commentaire, ce sera fait rapidement.

L’énergie matérialisée

L’homme naît en tant qu’énergie matérialisée. Accepter le processus de transformation, comme étant réellement ce que nous sommes, offre une perspective un peu étroite de la vie. Des millions de personnes naissent comme nous avec un potentiel singulier. Si l’on accepte que l’aspect matérialisé de notre passage, la mort devient donc une dégénérescence au lieu d’être une phase de transformation.

La perspective que nous soyons quelque chose de matériel qui se développe connaît son apogée, puis son déclin peut laisser à penser que tout cela est futile, qu’il ne s’agit que d’un bon moment à passer.

Par ailleurs, en prenant en compte la dimension énergie qui nous habite, la formule scientifique E=mc², nous permet d’établir une équivalence entre la masse et l’énergie, tout corps matériel est, en un sens, de l’énergie condensée ou liée sous forme de matière. En effet, cela s’applique autant à un caillou qu’à un être humain. Toutefois, cette formule scientifique à elle seule ne nous apporte rien de spécifique sur la naissance ou sur ce qui fait qu’un humain est un humain. Elle ne distingue pas la matière vivante de la matière inerte ni l’individuation d’une conscience de l’agencement d’atomes.

De plus, la biologie ne confirme pas la théorie, car la matière qui compose un nouveau-né existait déjà sous forme matérielle, atomes hérités de l’alimentation, des parents, de la chaîne cosmique des éléments forgés dans les étoiles, etc. Avec cette analyse, il n’y a pas de conversion énergie-matière au moment de la naissance, mais plutôt, une réorganisation, une individuation d’une matière-énergie déjà là.

Des traditions spirituelles apportent un complément de perspective à la physique et à la biologie, parce qu’elles ne parlent pas de la même « énergie ». Dans la cosmologie chinoise, Zhang Zai, et plus largement le néo-confucianisme, le qi est ce souffle-énergie primordial qui se condense pour former les choses et les êtres, et qui se disperse à la mort. Ce cycle de condensation/dispersion présente l’énergie étant déjà porteuse d’une intelligibilité, d’un ordre. De même, dans la vision hindouiste, le védānta, on présente l’individuation, c’est-à-dire l’ātman comme étincelle du Brahman qui prend une forme sans cesser, en un sens plus profond, d’être identique à sa source.

Ces traditions évoquent un océan d’énergie ou de vagues humaines, de coraux célestes et de créatures de toutes sortes puissent apparaître et disparaître.

Une chanson de Daniel Bélanger – L’échec du matériel

Les paroles sur https://genius.com/Daniel-belanger-lechec-du-materiel-lyrics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igr-80oJKKI&list=RDigr-80oJKKI&start_radio=1

Par Daniel Jean dans Voies (x) de passage

COPYRIGHT – DROIT DE REPRODUCTION – La reproduction de cet article sur un blogue ou un site est autorisé à condition de respecter :   * L’intégralité du texte — Vous ne devez pas modifier, transformer ou adapter ce texte. * Le droit d’auteur — Vous devez citer le nom de la source (avec un hyperlien vers l’article original de préférence). * La finalité sans but lucratif — Vous n’avez pas le droit d’utiliser cette création à des fins commerciales. Si j’ai utilisé vos textes/photos et que vous souhaitez que je les retire, merci de me contacter en commentaire, ce sera fait rapidement.

The Mentality of the Backward Class in Bharat Today. The reality of Asking for Free Reservations and Free Employment.

Reality of reservation system from my own experiences.

https://mandarapte.com/india/the-mentality-of-the-backward-class-in-bharat-today-the-reality-of-asking-for-free-reservations-and-free-employment/

#India #Reservation #System #Constitution #Dalit #Brahman #Backward #Class

Cattle Farming in the Philippines: Best Practices for Sustainable Operations on Leyte Island

Baybay City | April 16, 2026

In the lush agricultural landscape of the Philippines, cattle farming represents a vital sector that supports the livelihoods of many, particularly on Leyte Island. With a diverse range of cattle breeds adapted to the country’s unique regions, including the Ilocos, Batangas, Iloilo, and Batanes Black, there is much potential for success in this endeavor. Additionally, various introduced breeds such as Hereford, Angus, and Brahman enrich the genetic diversity of the local cattle population.

The prominence of cattle farming in Asia can be attributed to their adaptability to different ecosystems, including the vast grasslands prevalent across the continent. In the Philippines, the agricultural terrain varies, and cattle have developed the ability to thrive in both tropical and subtropical climates, showcasing their resilience. However, establishing best practices is crucial for optimizing cattle farming operations.

Location and Land Management

Selecting an ideal site for cattle farming is paramount. Farmers should choose locations with easy access to ample water sources to ensure the cattle remain hydrated and healthy. Additionally, fertile pastureland is essential for grazing, supporting the nutritional needs of livestock.

Proper land size allocation plays a significant role in fostering a comfortable environment for cattle. A sheltered feeding area should be a minimum of 1.5 to 2 square meters per head, while an additional fenced loafing area of approximately 5 meters per head allows cattle to move freely and socialize—promoting overall well-being.

Sustainable Practices for Healthy Livestock

Effective pasture management, including crop rotation and intercropping, can enhance soil fertility and support the productivity of grazing lands. Regular monitoring of pasture quality and the implementation of controlled grazing patterns can prevent overgrazing, safeguarding the health of the land and the cattle.

Sheltering cattle from harsh weather conditions is equally essential. Simple structures provide shelter from heavy rains and extreme heat, ensuring the animals remain both safe and comfortable.

Routine health care, including veterinary check-ups and vaccinations, is vital for maintaining herd health. Farmers should create a health management plan, prioritizing cleanliness to reduce disease risks.

Nutrition and Feeding Strategies

Providing a balanced diet is crucial for the growth and productivity of cattle. A combination of forage, grains, and minerals can significantly affect milk and meat production. During drier seasons, supplementary feeding helps maintain cattle health and nutritional needs.

Breeding for Excellence

Choosing the right breeding practices based on farming objectives—whether focused on milk, beef, or dual-purpose production—can maximize productivity. It is vital to select breeds well-suited to the local climate and operational goals.

The Future of Cattle Farming in Southeast Asia

With increasing incomes and urbanization, the demand for beef and dairy products continues to rise. By adhering to sustainable practices and focusing on efficient management strategies, farmers on Leyte Island can create thriving cattle farming operations. These efforts not only support agricultural diversity but also contribute positively to the local economy.

As cattle farming evolves, embracing these best practices will ensure that cows remain an integral and sustainable part of the agricultural landscape in the Philippines.

Cattle Farming in the Philippines: Best Practices for Sustainable Operations on Leyte Island

Baybay City | April 16, 2026

In the lush agricultural landscape of the Philippines, cattle farming represents a vital sector that supports the livelihoods of many, particularly on Leyte Island. With a diverse range of cattle breeds adapted to the country’s unique regions, including the Ilocos, Batangas, Iloilo, and Batanes Black, there is much potential for success in this endeavor. Additionally, various introduced breeds such as Hereford, Angus, and Brahman enrich the genetic diversity of the local cattle population.

The prominence of cattle farming in Asia can be attributed to their adaptability to different ecosystems, including the vast grasslands prevalent across the continent. In the Philippines, the agricultural terrain varies, and cattle have developed the ability to thrive in both tropical and subtropical climates, showcasing their resilience. However, establishing best practices is crucial for optimizing cattle farming operations.

Location and Land Management

Selecting an ideal site for cattle farming is paramount. Farmers should choose locations with easy access to ample water sources to ensure the cattle remain hydrated and healthy. Additionally, fertile pastureland is essential for grazing, supporting the nutritional needs of livestock.

Proper land size allocation plays a significant role in fostering a comfortable environment for cattle. A sheltered feeding area should be a minimum of 1.5 to 2 square meters per head, while an additional fenced loafing area of approximately 5 meters per head allows cattle to move freely and socialize—promoting overall well-being.

Sustainable Practices for Healthy Livestock

Effective pasture management, including crop rotation and intercropping, can enhance soil fertility and support the productivity of grazing lands. Regular monitoring of pasture quality and the implementation of controlled grazing patterns can prevent overgrazing, safeguarding the health of the land and the cattle.

Sheltering cattle from harsh weather conditions is equally essential. Simple structures provide shelter from heavy rains and extreme heat, ensuring the animals remain both safe and comfortable.

Routine health care, including veterinary check-ups and vaccinations, is vital for maintaining herd health. Farmers should create a health management plan, prioritizing cleanliness to reduce disease risks.

Nutrition and Feeding Strategies

Providing a balanced diet is crucial for the growth and productivity of cattle. A combination of forage, grains, and minerals can significantly affect milk and meat production. During drier seasons, supplementary feeding helps maintain cattle health and nutritional needs.

Breeding for Excellence

Choosing the right breeding practices based on farming objectives—whether focused on milk, beef, or dual-purpose production—can maximize productivity. It is vital to select breeds well-suited to the local climate and operational goals.

The Future of Cattle Farming in Southeast Asia

With increasing incomes and urbanization, the demand for beef and dairy products continues to rise. By adhering to sustainable practices and focusing on efficient management strategies, farmers on Leyte Island can create thriving cattle farming operations. These efforts not only support agricultural diversity but also contribute positively to the local economy.

As cattle farming evolves, embracing these best practices will ensure that cows remain an integral and sustainable part of the agricultural landscape in the Philippines.

Cattle Farming in the Philippines: Best Practices for Sustainable Operations on Leyte Island

Baybay City | April 16, 2026

In the lush agricultural landscape of the Philippines, cattle farming represents a vital sector that supports the livelihoods of many, particularly on Leyte Island. With a diverse range of cattle breeds adapted to the country’s unique regions, including the Ilocos, Batangas, Iloilo, and Batanes Black, there is much potential for success in this endeavor. Additionally, various introduced breeds such as Hereford, Angus, and Brahman enrich the genetic diversity of the local cattle population.

The prominence of cattle farming in Asia can be attributed to their adaptability to different ecosystems, including the vast grasslands prevalent across the continent. In the Philippines, the agricultural terrain varies, and cattle have developed the ability to thrive in both tropical and subtropical climates, showcasing their resilience. However, establishing best practices is crucial for optimizing cattle farming operations.

Location and Land Management

Selecting an ideal site for cattle farming is paramount. Farmers should choose locations with easy access to ample water sources to ensure the cattle remain hydrated and healthy. Additionally, fertile pastureland is essential for grazing, supporting the nutritional needs of livestock.

Proper land size allocation plays a significant role in fostering a comfortable environment for cattle. A sheltered feeding area should be a minimum of 1.5 to 2 square meters per head, while an additional fenced loafing area of approximately 5 meters per head allows cattle to move freely and socialize—promoting overall well-being.

Sustainable Practices for Healthy Livestock

Effective pasture management, including crop rotation and intercropping, can enhance soil fertility and support the productivity of grazing lands. Regular monitoring of pasture quality and the implementation of controlled grazing patterns can prevent overgrazing, safeguarding the health of the land and the cattle.

Sheltering cattle from harsh weather conditions is equally essential. Simple structures provide shelter from heavy rains and extreme heat, ensuring the animals remain both safe and comfortable.

Routine health care, including veterinary check-ups and vaccinations, is vital for maintaining herd health. Farmers should create a health management plan, prioritizing cleanliness to reduce disease risks.

Nutrition and Feeding Strategies

Providing a balanced diet is crucial for the growth and productivity of cattle. A combination of forage, grains, and minerals can significantly affect milk and meat production. During drier seasons, supplementary feeding helps maintain cattle health and nutritional needs.

Breeding for Excellence

Choosing the right breeding practices based on farming objectives—whether focused on milk, beef, or dual-purpose production—can maximize productivity. It is vital to select breeds well-suited to the local climate and operational goals.

The Future of Cattle Farming in Southeast Asia

With increasing incomes and urbanization, the demand for beef and dairy products continues to rise. By adhering to sustainable practices and focusing on efficient management strategies, farmers on Leyte Island can create thriving cattle farming operations. These efforts not only support agricultural diversity but also contribute positively to the local economy.

As cattle farming evolves, embracing these best practices will ensure that cows remain an integral and sustainable part of the agricultural landscape in the Philippines.

Cattle Farming in the Philippines: Best Practices for Sustainable Operations on Leyte Island

Baybay City | April 16, 2026

In the lush agricultural landscape of the Philippines, cattle farming represents a vital sector that supports the livelihoods of many, particularly on Leyte Island. With a diverse range of cattle breeds adapted to the country’s unique regions, including the Ilocos, Batangas, Iloilo, and Batanes Black, there is much potential for success in this endeavor. Additionally, various introduced breeds such as Hereford, Angus, and Brahman enrich the genetic diversity of the local cattle population.

The prominence of cattle farming in Asia can be attributed to their adaptability to different ecosystems, including the vast grasslands prevalent across the continent. In the Philippines, the agricultural terrain varies, and cattle have developed the ability to thrive in both tropical and subtropical climates, showcasing their resilience. However, establishing best practices is crucial for optimizing cattle farming operations.

Location and Land Management

Selecting an ideal site for cattle farming is paramount. Farmers should choose locations with easy access to ample water sources to ensure the cattle remain hydrated and healthy. Additionally, fertile pastureland is essential for grazing, supporting the nutritional needs of livestock.

Proper land size allocation plays a significant role in fostering a comfortable environment for cattle. A sheltered feeding area should be a minimum of 1.5 to 2 square meters per head, while an additional fenced loafing area of approximately 5 meters per head allows cattle to move freely and socialize—promoting overall well-being.

Sustainable Practices for Healthy Livestock

Effective pasture management, including crop rotation and intercropping, can enhance soil fertility and support the productivity of grazing lands. Regular monitoring of pasture quality and the implementation of controlled grazing patterns can prevent overgrazing, safeguarding the health of the land and the cattle.

Sheltering cattle from harsh weather conditions is equally essential. Simple structures provide shelter from heavy rains and extreme heat, ensuring the animals remain both safe and comfortable.

Routine health care, including veterinary check-ups and vaccinations, is vital for maintaining herd health. Farmers should create a health management plan, prioritizing cleanliness to reduce disease risks.

Nutrition and Feeding Strategies

Providing a balanced diet is crucial for the growth and productivity of cattle. A combination of forage, grains, and minerals can significantly affect milk and meat production. During drier seasons, supplementary feeding helps maintain cattle health and nutritional needs.

Breeding for Excellence

Choosing the right breeding practices based on farming objectives—whether focused on milk, beef, or dual-purpose production—can maximize productivity. It is vital to select breeds well-suited to the local climate and operational goals.

The Future of Cattle Farming in Southeast Asia

With increasing incomes and urbanization, the demand for beef and dairy products continues to rise. By adhering to sustainable practices and focusing on efficient management strategies, farmers on Leyte Island can create thriving cattle farming operations. These efforts not only support agricultural diversity but also contribute positively to the local economy.

As cattle farming evolves, embracing these best practices will ensure that cows remain an integral and sustainable part of the agricultural landscape in the Philippines.

Cattle Farming in the Philippines: Best Practices for Sustainable Operations on Leyte Island

Baybay City | April 16, 2026

In the lush agricultural landscape of the Philippines, cattle farming represents a vital sector that supports the livelihoods of many, particularly on Leyte Island. With a diverse range of cattle breeds adapted to the country’s unique regions, including the Ilocos, Batangas, Iloilo, and Batanes Black, there is much potential for success in this endeavor. Additionally, various introduced breeds such as Hereford, Angus, and Brahman enrich the genetic diversity of the local cattle population.

The prominence of cattle farming in Asia can be attributed to their adaptability to different ecosystems, including the vast grasslands prevalent across the continent. In the Philippines, the agricultural terrain varies, and cattle have developed the ability to thrive in both tropical and subtropical climates, showcasing their resilience. However, establishing best practices is crucial for optimizing cattle farming operations.

Location and Land Management

Selecting an ideal site for cattle farming is paramount. Farmers should choose locations with easy access to ample water sources to ensure the cattle remain hydrated and healthy. Additionally, fertile pastureland is essential for grazing, supporting the nutritional needs of livestock.

Proper land size allocation plays a significant role in fostering a comfortable environment for cattle. A sheltered feeding area should be a minimum of 1.5 to 2 square meters per head, while an additional fenced loafing area of approximately 5 meters per head allows cattle to move freely and socialize—promoting overall well-being.

Sustainable Practices for Healthy Livestock

Effective pasture management, including crop rotation and intercropping, can enhance soil fertility and support the productivity of grazing lands. Regular monitoring of pasture quality and the implementation of controlled grazing patterns can prevent overgrazing, safeguarding the health of the land and the cattle.

Sheltering cattle from harsh weather conditions is equally essential. Simple structures provide shelter from heavy rains and extreme heat, ensuring the animals remain both safe and comfortable.

Routine health care, including veterinary check-ups and vaccinations, is vital for maintaining herd health. Farmers should create a health management plan, prioritizing cleanliness to reduce disease risks.

Nutrition and Feeding Strategies

Providing a balanced diet is crucial for the growth and productivity of cattle. A combination of forage, grains, and minerals can significantly affect milk and meat production. During drier seasons, supplementary feeding helps maintain cattle health and nutritional needs.

Breeding for Excellence

Choosing the right breeding practices based on farming objectives—whether focused on milk, beef, or dual-purpose production—can maximize productivity. It is vital to select breeds well-suited to the local climate and operational goals.

The Future of Cattle Farming in Southeast Asia

With increasing incomes and urbanization, the demand for beef and dairy products continues to rise. By adhering to sustainable practices and focusing on efficient management strategies, farmers on Leyte Island can create thriving cattle farming operations. These efforts not only support agricultural diversity but also contribute positively to the local economy.

As cattle farming evolves, embracing these best practices will ensure that cows remain an integral and sustainable part of the agricultural landscape in the Philippines.

The “I” That is Seeking Liberation is Unreal: “All Are Appearances in and of Awareness” — Advaita, Gaudapada & the Seeker Who Never Was

A friend messaged “All are appearances in and of awareness” in reply to my poem “Big B” – https://selfrealization.blog/2026/04/13/big-b/.

I responded back as follows:

With such perfect understanding already in place, are you sure I might have anything else to add to that. Really, what you wrote just now is all the knowledge one needs to undertake and finish the spiritual journey with no need for any other prop. The very looking for other props is itself the obstacle to the full manifestation of the understanding that is already there…shit, one knows one has to just “keep quiet” and everything will be accomplished and yet why are we all restless?

“Sitting quietly, doing nothing;
Spring comes, and the grass grows by itself.”

~ Matsuo Basho

This (“All are appearances in and of awareness”) is all that the name-and-form analogy of the clay and pot conveys albeit in different words.

The only problem then for you and I might be that we are failing to grasp that the I that is seeking to understand and attain self-realization is itself an “appearance in and of awareness”.

Which is why Ashtavakra Gita and Gaudapada’s Verse 32 in Chapter 2 of Mandukya Karika (see below) and Sankaracharya’s Nirvana Shatakam say what they say.

Mandukya Karika 2.32 (Vaitathya Prakarana) asserts that from the standpoint of Absolute Truth (Paramartha), there is no creation, destruction, bondage, liberation, or seeker. This famous verse highlights that all dualistic experiences are illusions, and the ultimate reality is non-dual (Advaita), often interpreted as the unborn, unchanging Self. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Sanskrit Verse (2.32):

न निरोधो न चोत्पत्तिर्न बद्धो न च साधकः ।न मुमुक्षुर्न वै मुक्त इत्येषा परमार्थता ॥ ३२ ॥

na nirodho na cotpattirna baddho na ca sādhakaḥ |na mumukṣurna vai mukta ityeṣā paramārthatā || 32 ||

Translation & Key Meanings:

• na nirodho: There is no destruction.
• na ca utpattiḥ: There is no creation or origin.
• na baddhaḥ: There is no one in bondage.
• na ca sādhakaḥ: There is no one practicing spiritual disciplines.
• na mumukṣuḥ: There is no seeker after liberation.
• na vai muktaḥ: There is no one liberated.
• iti eṣā paramārthatā: This is the Absolute Truth. [1, 2]

Significance:

• Non-Dual Reality: This verse by Gaudapada clarifies that the ultimate reality is entirely free from all dualistic concepts, including the processes of spiritual seeking or the state of liberation itself.
• Context: It comes within the context of analyzing the “unreality” (Vaitathya) of the world and the mind, noting that when knowledge of the Self is attained, all mental projections disappear.
• Absolute vs. Relative: While relative existence appears as a world of change, from the ultimate standpoint, no change ever occurred, as explained on VivekaVani and Tom Das. [1, 2, 6]

[1] https://vivekavani.com/m2v32/
[2] https://tomdas.com/2018/02/22/advaita-vedanta-gaudapadas-method-mandukya-upanishad-karika/
[3] https://swamij.com/upanishad-mandukya-karika.htm
[4] https://vedantastudents.com/mandukya-upanishad-with-shankara-bashyam-volume-17/
[5] https://vedantastudents.com/mandukya-upanishad-with-shankara-bashyam-volume-20/
[6] https://vivekavani.com/m3v32/

Gran Subasta Ganadera impulsa economía rural en Coatzacoalcos

La Expo Ganadera 2026 cierra con gran exito posicionándose como un evento relevante dentro de la Expo Feria Coatza que reafirma el compromiso institucional con el crecimiento del sector agropecuario.

Por Roberto Córdova | Corresponsal                                     

Como parte de las actividades de cierre de la Expo Feria Coatza, se llevó a cabo la Gran Subasta Ganadera 2026, consolidándose una de las principales acciones de la agenda pública enfocada al fortalecimiento del sector rural.

Durante la jornada participaron los ranchos: La Herradura, El Sauz, Mozomboa, Perpetuo Socorro, 3 Hermanos, El Redentor, Santa Isabel, La Carbonera, El Relicario, El Herradero, El Rebozo, Las Perlas, Los Fratellos, El Recreo, Ganadería San Rafael Tuxtlas y El Abajeño, este último organizador del evento.

En la subasta se ofertaron razas como sardo negro, sardo mocho, nelore pinto, Brahman gris y rojo, GIR, Girholando, Suizbu y Brangus, lo que permitió a los participantes acceder a ejemplares de calidad para fortalecer sus unidades de producción.

En total se subastaron más de 30 lotes de ganado con alto valor genético, dirigidos a productores de la región sur de Veracruz.

Las actividades fueron impulsadas por el Gobierno Municipal, a través de la Dirección de Desarrollo Agropecuario y en coordinación con la Asociación Ganadera Local con el objetivo de dinamizar la economía regional y posicionar a Coatzacoalcos como un punto estratégico para el desarrollo agropecuario en el sureste del país. –sn–

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#CurrentlyReading “Ramana Maharshi: Teachings of Self-Realization” by Robert Wolfe. Page 63 quote: “All things come and go in the Self; therefore all but the Self is not genuine or truly existent. When the truth is clearly perceived, the ‘I-thought’ (the idea of self existence—for anything other than the Essence) falls away.…Anything which can be named is merely an alias for one thing: that Essence.”
#SelfRealization #Reality #Spirituality #SBNR #SpiritualButNotReligious #Ramana #Brahman #God #Essence #Substance #Existence #Books #AmReading

#CurrentlyReading “Ramana Maharshi: Teachings of Self-Realization” by Robert Wolfe. Page 63 quote: “All things come and go in the Self; therefore all but the Self is not genuine or truly existent. When the truth is clearly perceived, the ‘I-thought’ (the idea of self existence—for anything other than the Essence) falls away.…Anything which can be named is merely an alias for one thing: that Essence.”
#SelfRealization #Reality #Spirituality #SBNR #SpiritualButNotReligious #Ramana #Brahman #God #Essence #Substance #Existence #Books #AmReading

Five #FirstPrinciples Ideas of #Hinduism

Hinduism is a very old religion with many different groups and beliefs.

#Brahman - Everything in the universe
#Atman - Your eternal soul
#Dharma- Doing what’s right
#Karma - Actions have consequences
#Moksha - Freedom from being reborn

What These Ideas Mean

These five ideas help explain how Hindus understand the world and how to live a good life.

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Five #FirstPrinciples Ideas of #Hinduism

Hinduism is a very old religion with many different groups and beliefs.

#Brahman - Everything in the universe
#Atman - Your eternal soul
#Dharma- Doing what’s right
#Karma - Actions have consequences
#Moksha - Freedom from being reborn

What These Ideas Mean

These five ideas help explain how Hindus understand the world and how to live a good life.

(1/4)

Five #FirstPrinciples Ideas of #Hinduism

Hinduism is a very old religion with many different groups and beliefs.

#Brahman - Everything in the universe
#Atman - Your eternal soul
#Dharma- Doing what’s right
#Karma - Actions have consequences
#Moksha - Freedom from being reborn

What These Ideas Mean

These five ideas help explain how Hindus understand the world and how to live a good life.

(1/4)

Five #FirstPrinciples Ideas of #Hinduism

Hinduism is a very old religion with many different groups and beliefs.

#Brahman - Everything in the universe
#Atman - Your eternal soul
#Dharma- Doing what’s right
#Karma - Actions have consequences
#Moksha - Freedom from being reborn

What These Ideas Mean

These five ideas help explain how Hindus understand the world and how to live a good life.

(1/4)

Five #FirstPrinciples Ideas of #Hinduism

Hinduism is a very old religion with many different groups and beliefs.

#Brahman - Everything in the universe
#Atman - Your eternal soul
#Dharma- Doing what’s right
#Karma - Actions have consequences
#Moksha - Freedom from being reborn

What These Ideas Mean

These five ideas help explain how Hindus understand the world and how to live a good life.

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Awakening your soul by embracing unity, and realizing the eternal truth through #sattvicliving by practicing regular #yoga under the guidance of a guru and #ayurveda, eating sattvic foods, and #SattvicLifestyle.

Let this inspire your journey toward self-realization and limitless potential. 🌌✨

#SwamiVivekananda #spiritualawakening #infinitepotential #brahman #advaitavedanta #cosmicenergy #selfrealization #inspirationdaily #MindfulnessJourneyy #universaltruth Sattva Sattvicology

Awakening your soul by embracing unity, and realizing the eternal truth through #sattvicliving by practicing regular #yoga under the guidance of a guru and #ayurveda, eating sattvic foods, and #SattvicLifestyle.

Let this inspire your journey toward self-realization and limitless potential. 🌌✨

#SwamiVivekananda #spiritualawakening #infinitepotential #brahman #advaitavedanta #cosmicenergy #selfrealization #inspirationdaily #MindfulnessJourneyy #universaltruth Sattva Sattvicology

Awakening your soul by embracing unity, and realizing the eternal truth through #sattvicliving by practicing regular #yoga under the guidance of a guru and #ayurveda, eating sattvic foods, and #SattvicLifestyle.

Let this inspire your journey toward self-realization and limitless potential. 🌌✨

#SwamiVivekananda #spiritualawakening #infinitepotential #brahman #advaitavedanta #cosmicenergy #selfrealization #inspirationdaily #MindfulnessJourneyy #universaltruth Sattva Sattvicology

Awakening your soul by embracing unity, and realizing the eternal truth through #sattvicliving by practicing regular #yoga under the guidance of a guru and #ayurveda, eating sattvic foods, and #SattvicLifestyle.

Let this inspire your journey toward self-realization and limitless potential. 🌌✨

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ガガガSP主催"桑原康伸追悼ライブ"第1弾ゲストでBRAHMAN出演決定
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ACIDMAN、トリビュート・アルバム全アーティスト決定。エルレ、10-FEET、スカパラ、Dragon Ash、テナー、オーラル、BRAHMAN、バンアパ等参加。購入特典イベント開催も
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Brahman pioneer with Q fever saved by cow tissue heart valves

West Australian cattle pioneer Kathy Lovelock is known by the affectionate nickname “the Brahman lady”. But the moniker…
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Nathan – Het einde van de wereld

Het einde van de wereld: op het moment dat je in staat bent je er volledig los van te maken, zoals binnen de advaita vedanta: neti neti. Je bent niet dit en dat. Je kunt namelijk niet zeggen wat je wel bent maar wel wat je niet bent.

Advaitisten geloven dat ze niet hun gedachten zijn, niet hun gevoelens en het lichaam. Dat het gehele bestaan slechts een manifestatie is in het oneindige eeuwige bewustzijn (Brahman). Kun jij volledig nee zeggen? Dan betekent dat het einde van de wereld, nietwaar?

Maar dan zit je wel nog vast aan de gedachte van atman, het zogenaamde ware zelf.  De druppel (atman) die een is met de oceaan (Brahman). Boeddha sprak niet van een waar zelf, in geen enkele hoedanigheid.

Mensen die geloven in een denker en het denken als twee zaken, houden dus ook nog vast aan een bepaald zelf: de denker ten opzichte van het denken. Ik en het andere. Ik zeg je dat de denker en het denken volledig een zijn, een en hetzelfde. Je bent de wereld die je waarneemt. Er is dan geen sprake van een apart zelf.

Maar advaitisten zitten vast in het beeld van Brahman. Vergeet niet dat advaita een Indiase filosofie is. En dat zij geloven in schepping. Boeddha sprak niet over een schepper. Brahman staat boven de wereld, het tijdelijke. Alles is slechts een manifestatie in Brahman. En de wereld, het gemanifesteerde is een illusie.

En heel veel mensen geloven in een schepper, in Dat wat boven alles uitgaat. Ik spreek ook over Dat maar voor mij is Dat gelijk zijn inhoud. Denk maar aan de oceaan met al het leven erin. Dat zijn geen twee verschillende zaken: dat is namelijk niet de praktijk. En de praktijk volg ik.

Als iemand beweert slechts liefde te zijn, omdat liefde de enige werkelijkheid is, zal deze persoon geen normaal emotioneel leven hebben. Ik omarm mijn lichaam – zonder me eraan te hechten. Ik omarm gedachten en gevoelens – maar ik wens me er niet aan te hechten. Ja, ik ben de wereld die ik waarneem. Maar er is geen sprake van een constant onveranderlijk zelf. Ik ben alles en niets. Het leven is mij en ik ben het leven.

En de wereld (aarde)? Die zal zeker vergaan. Door onze inzet als mens met al zijn zelfdestructie of simpelweg door de natuur zelf. De afstand tussen de zon en de aarde zal steeds minder worden.

Ik geef op dit moment de voorkeur aan het feit dat je niets bent. Dat je op dit moment kan sterven. Maar het niets omvat ook alles. En ik zeg je: het sterfelijke is in geen enkel opzicht minderwaardig aan het onsterfelijke, want dat geloof creëert slechts een innerlijk conflict (waarvan de samenleving een afspiegeling is!). De bloem is niet minderwaardig aan God.

Voor mij is Brahman gelijk zijn inhoud. God niet als iets afstandelijks maar als een oneindig bewustzijn dat alles in zichzelf omarmt. Want is God dan geen liefde? En kent liefde dan van nature afgescheidenheid? Een spiegel weerkaatst alles zonder zich aan alles te hechten.

En Brahman als een filmdoek zien is prachtig maar is zonder enige betekenis zonder een film, een goed drama. En jezelf hypnotiseren tijdens de film, dat je slechts het filmdoek bent maakt van jou de slechtste bezoeker.

Liefde maakt ons goddelijk en emoties maken ons menselijk. En ik zeg je: het eeuwige en het sterfelijke behoren elkaar voor de volle 100% toe, zijn niet-twee. O ja, wacht niet op de Maitreya of Christus of Madhi of Kalki of de Messiah.

Er is werk aan de winkel. Nu. Daar waar jij bent. Overschat maar onderschat ook niet jezelf. Wees een licht voor jezelf. Een licht in deze wereld.

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This is the beginning of our glossary

Pure Awareness (Atman): The true essence of the self, often referred to as Atman in Advaita Vedanta. It is the unchanging witness of all experiences, untouched by the fluctuations of the mind. In nondual teachings, pure awareness is recognized as the core of our being, the aspect of ourselves that is ever-present and eternal.

Pure Consciousness (Brahman): The ultimate, infinite reality that underlies everything, often referred to as Brahman in Advaita Vedanta. Pure consciousness is the vast, all-encompassing reality that transcends all dualities. Pure consciousness is the source and essence of all that exists. Realizing this truth is the goal of many spiritual paths, leading to liberation and peace.

Ego: The aspect of the self that provides a sense of individuality and self-preservation, shaping our identities and interactions with the world. While the ego is a necessary part of human experience, overly identifying with it can limit our awareness and lead to suffering. The balance of the ego with pure awareness (Atman) leads to a more peaceful and fulfilled life.

Mind: The collection of thoughts, emotions, perceptions, and memories that constitute our mental experience. The mind is active and constantly changing. In spiritual teachings, the mind is often seen as external to pure awareness. It is the activity that arises within consciousness but does not define the true self.

Nonduality: A spiritual perspective that emphasizes the oneness of all existence, transcending the dualistic view of separation between self and other, mind and body, or individual and universal. Nonduality teaches that pure awareness (Atman) and pure consciousness (Brahman) are not separate but one and the same, leading to the realization of the interconnectedness of all things.

Lila (The Play of Life): A concept in Hindu philosophy that describes life as a divine play or sport, where all experiences, including challenges and suffering, are seen as part of the cosmic dance. Recognizing life as Lila helps to cultivate acceptance and reduces resistance to life’s challenges, leading to a more graceful navigation through difficulties.

Maya (Illusion): The illusion or appearance of the material world, which veils the true nature of reality. Maya creates the perception of separation and individuality. In Advaita Vedanta, overcoming the illusion of Maya is essential to realizing the oneness of Atman and Brahman, and seeing the world as it truly is.

Heart Sutra: A key text in Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes the emptiness of all phenomena and the transcendent nature of reality. The Heart Sutra teaches that by going “beyond, beyond, beyond,” one transcends all dualistic notions and realizes the ultimate truth.

Individuation: A concept from Carl Jung’s psychology, referring to the process of integrating the various parts of the self into a harmonious whole. Individuation resonates with the idea of balancing the ego with pure awareness, leading to a more complete and authentic experience of self.

Unconscious: The vast, all-encompassing reservoir of the mind that includes all mental processes, memories, instincts, and potentialities that lie outside of our conscious awareness. The unconscious contains both positive and negative aspects, known and unknown, including latent talents, creativity, and profound wisdom.

Shadow: A specific part of the unconscious, primarily consisting of the aspects of ourselves that we have repressed or rejected—traits, emotions, and impulses that we find uncomfortable or unacceptable. The shadow can also include disowned positive qualities. It represents the darker, hidden aspects of the unconscious but is not limited to negative content.

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In the rapidly advancing world of technology, computers and artificial intelligence (AI) have become powerful tools that can perform a multitude of comple tasks. But at the heart of these sophisticated systems lies a simple, fundamental reality: atoms. Just as computers and AI are composed of atoms arranged and manipulated to produce diverse outcomes, so too does the concept of Upadhi in Advaita Vedanta explain how a singular reality (Atman or Brahman) manifests as the pluralistic world we perceive.

Atoms as Atman: The Fundamental Building Blocks

At the most basic level, everything in the physical universe is composed of atoms. These tiny, indivisible units combine in various ways to form all matter—from the simplest elements to the most complex structures. Similarly, in Advaita Vedanta, Atman is the fundamental reality that underlies all existence. Atman, or pure consciousness, is the singular essence from which the diversity of life and the universe arises.

Upadhis as Programs: Creating Complex Outcomes

In the realm of technology, the operations of a computer or an AI system depend on the manipulation of electrical signals and the execution of complex algorithms. These algorithms, or programs, direct the flow of electrons through circuits, creating different outputs—images, sounds, data processing, and more. This is analogous to how Upadhis (limiting adjuncts or conditions) shape the expression of Atman, giving rise to the diversity of forms and experiences in the world.

Just as a single computer can perform a vast array of tasks depending on the programs it runs, the singular reality of Atman can appear as the manifold world when filtered through different Upadhis. The differences we perceive—whether in computers as varied outputs or in life as distinct entities—are ultimately products of the underlying uniformity being expressed in diverse ways.

The Illusion of Plurality: Seeing Beyond the Surface

When we interact with technology, it’s easy to see only the surface-level outputs—text on a screen, music from a speaker, a car navigating the road autonomously—and forget that all these are fundamentally the same at the atomic level. Similarly, in life, we often perceive the world as filled with separate, distinct entities without realizing the underlying oneness of Atman.

The diversity and complexity we experience are like the different functions of a computer: they are real in their context, but they don’t change the fundamental nature of the atoms (or Atman) that make them possible. This is the essence of the illusion of plurality. It’s not that the diversity isn’t there—it’s that the diversity is an expression of something deeper and singular.

Application to Self-Inquiry and Advaita Vedanta

Understanding this metaphor can be deeply enriching for those on the path of self-inquiry and Advaita Vedanta. It highlights the idea that while the world appears to be filled with diversity and complexity, it is all a manifestation of the same underlying reality—Atman or Brahman.

• Self-Inquiry: Just as one might examine the workings of a computer to understand its fundamental nature, self-inquiry involves turning inward to examine the true nature of the self. By asking “Who am I?” or “What is the essence of my being?” we begin to see beyond the surface-level differences created by Upadhis and recognize the underlying oneness.
• Meditation: Meditation allows us to quiet the “programs” of the mind and perceive the unity behind the diversity. In this state, we can experience the stillness of Atman, undisturbed by the fluctuations of the sensory world.
• Seeing the Divine in Everything: Recognizing that all forms and experiences are expressions of the same underlying reality encourages us to see the Divine in everything. Whether it’s the complexity of AI or the simplicity of a single atom, all is an expression of Brahman.

Conclusion: Embracing the Oneness Behind the Diversity

The computer and AI metaphor provides a modern, relatable way to understand the ancient concept of Upadhi in Advaita Vedanta. It shows us how a single, undifferentiated reality can manifest as a vast array of forms and functions, all while remaining fundamentally the same. By recognizing this, we can begin to see through the illusion of plurality and appreciate the underlying oneness of all existence.

This understanding not only enriches our spiritual practice but also deepens our appreciation of the world around us. Whether we are contemplating the nature of consciousness or simply observing the outputs of a computer, we are reminded that everything is an expression of the same fundamental essence. In this realization, we find both peace and profound connection to the infinite reality that is Brahman.

🙏🕊️🙏

https://richardsilverman108.wordpress.com/2024/08/11/the-computer-and-ai-metaphor-understanding-plurality-through-the-lens-of-atoms-and-atman/

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In the rapidly advancing world of technology, computers and artificial intelligence (AI) have become powerful tools that can perform a multitude of comple tasks. But at the heart of these sophisticated systems lies a simple, fundamental reality: atoms. Just as computers and AI are composed of atoms arranged and manipulated to produce diverse outcomes, so too does the concept of Upadhi in Advaita Vedanta explain how a singular reality (Atman or Brahman) manifests as the pluralistic world we perceive.

Atoms as Atman: The Fundamental Building Blocks

At the most basic level, everything in the physical universe is composed of atoms. These tiny, indivisible units combine in various ways to form all matter—from the simplest elements to the most complex structures. Similarly, in Advaita Vedanta, Atman is the fundamental reality that underlies all existence. Atman, or pure consciousness, is the singular essence from which the diversity of life and the universe arises.

Upadhis as Programs: Creating Complex Outcomes

In the realm of technology, the operations of a computer or an AI system depend on the manipulation of electrical signals and the execution of complex algorithms. These algorithms, or programs, direct the flow of electrons through circuits, creating different outputs—images, sounds, data processing, and more. This is analogous to how Upadhis (limiting adjuncts or conditions) shape the expression of Atman, giving rise to the diversity of forms and experiences in the world.

Just as a single computer can perform a vast array of tasks depending on the programs it runs, the singular reality of Atman can appear as the manifold world when filtered through different Upadhis. The differences we perceive—whether in computers as varied outputs or in life as distinct entities—are ultimately products of the underlying uniformity being expressed in diverse ways.

The Illusion of Plurality: Seeing Beyond the Surface

When we interact with technology, it’s easy to see only the surface-level outputs—text on a screen, music from a speaker, a car navigating the road autonomously—and forget that all these are fundamentally the same at the atomic level. Similarly, in life, we often perceive the world as filled with separate, distinct entities without realizing the underlying oneness of Atman.

The diversity and complexity we experience are like the different functions of a computer: they are real in their context, but they don’t change the fundamental nature of the atoms (or Atman) that make them possible. This is the essence of the illusion of plurality. It’s not that the diversity isn’t there—it’s that the diversity is an expression of something deeper and singular.

Application to Self-Inquiry and Advaita Vedanta

Understanding this metaphor can be deeply enriching for those on the path of self-inquiry and Advaita Vedanta. It highlights the idea that while the world appears to be filled with diversity and complexity, it is all a manifestation of the same underlying reality—Atman or Brahman.

• Self-Inquiry: Just as one might examine the workings of a computer to understand its fundamental nature, self-inquiry involves turning inward to examine the true nature of the self. By asking “Who am I?” or “What is the essence of my being?” we begin to see beyond the surface-level differences created by Upadhis and recognize the underlying oneness.
• Meditation: Meditation allows us to quiet the “programs” of the mind and perceive the unity behind the diversity. In this state, we can experience the stillness of Atman, undisturbed by the fluctuations of the sensory world.
• Seeing the Divine in Everything: Recognizing that all forms and experiences are expressions of the same underlying reality encourages us to see the Divine in everything. Whether it’s the complexity of AI or the simplicity of a single atom, all is an expression of Brahman.

Conclusion: Embracing the Oneness Behind the Diversity

The computer and AI metaphor provides a modern, relatable way to understand the ancient concept of Upadhi in Advaita Vedanta. It shows us how a single, undifferentiated reality can manifest as a vast array of forms and functions, all while remaining fundamentally the same. By recognizing this, we can begin to see through the illusion of plurality and appreciate the underlying oneness of all existence.

This understanding not only enriches our spiritual practice but also deepens our appreciation of the world around us. Whether we are contemplating the nature of consciousness or simply observing the outputs of a computer, we are reminded that everything is an expression of the same fundamental essence. In this realization, we find both peace and profound connection to the infinite reality that is Brahman.

🙏🕊️🙏

https://richardsilverman108.wordpress.com/2024/08/11/the-computer-and-ai-metaphor-understanding-plurality-through-the-lens-of-atoms-and-atman/

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In the rapidly advancing world of technology, computers and artificial intelligence (AI) have become powerful tools that can perform a multitude of comple tasks. But at the heart of these sophisticated systems lies a simple, fundamental reality: atoms. Just as computers and AI are composed of atoms arranged and manipulated to produce diverse outcomes, so too does the concept of Upadhi in Advaita Vedanta explain how a singular reality (Atman or Brahman) manifests as the pluralistic world we perceive.

Atoms as Atman: The Fundamental Building Blocks

At the most basic level, everything in the physical universe is composed of atoms. These tiny, indivisible units combine in various ways to form all matter—from the simplest elements to the most complex structures. Similarly, in Advaita Vedanta, Atman is the fundamental reality that underlies all existence. Atman, or pure consciousness, is the singular essence from which the diversity of life and the universe arises.

Upadhis as Programs: Creating Complex Outcomes

In the realm of technology, the operations of a computer or an AI system depend on the manipulation of electrical signals and the execution of complex algorithms. These algorithms, or programs, direct the flow of electrons through circuits, creating different outputs—images, sounds, data processing, and more. This is analogous to how Upadhis (limiting adjuncts or conditions) shape the expression of Atman, giving rise to the diversity of forms and experiences in the world.

Just as a single computer can perform a vast array of tasks depending on the programs it runs, the singular reality of Atman can appear as the manifold world when filtered through different Upadhis. The differences we perceive—whether in computers as varied outputs or in life as distinct entities—are ultimately products of the underlying uniformity being expressed in diverse ways.

The Illusion of Plurality: Seeing Beyond the Surface

When we interact with technology, it’s easy to see only the surface-level outputs—text on a screen, music from a speaker, a car navigating the road autonomously—and forget that all these are fundamentally the same at the atomic level. Similarly, in life, we often perceive the world as filled with separate, distinct entities without realizing the underlying oneness of Atman.

The diversity and complexity we experience are like the different functions of a computer: they are real in their context, but they don’t change the fundamental nature of the atoms (or Atman) that make them possible. This is the essence of the illusion of plurality. It’s not that the diversity isn’t there—it’s that the diversity is an expression of something deeper and singular.

Application to Self-Inquiry and Advaita Vedanta

Understanding this metaphor can be deeply enriching for those on the path of self-inquiry and Advaita Vedanta. It highlights the idea that while the world appears to be filled with diversity and complexity, it is all a manifestation of the same underlying reality—Atman or Brahman.

• Self-Inquiry: Just as one might examine the workings of a computer to understand its fundamental nature, self-inquiry involves turning inward to examine the true nature of the self. By asking “Who am I?” or “What is the essence of my being?” we begin to see beyond the surface-level differences created by Upadhis and recognize the underlying oneness.
• Meditation: Meditation allows us to quiet the “programs” of the mind and perceive the unity behind the diversity. In this state, we can experience the stillness of Atman, undisturbed by the fluctuations of the sensory world.
• Seeing the Divine in Everything: Recognizing that all forms and experiences are expressions of the same underlying reality encourages us to see the Divine in everything. Whether it’s the complexity of AI or the simplicity of a single atom, all is an expression of Brahman.

Conclusion: Embracing the Oneness Behind the Diversity

The computer and AI metaphor provides a modern, relatable way to understand the ancient concept of Upadhi in Advaita Vedanta. It shows us how a single, undifferentiated reality can manifest as a vast array of forms and functions, all while remaining fundamentally the same. By recognizing this, we can begin to see through the illusion of plurality and appreciate the underlying oneness of all existence.

This understanding not only enriches our spiritual practice but also deepens our appreciation of the world around us. Whether we are contemplating the nature of consciousness or simply observing the outputs of a computer, we are reminded that everything is an expression of the same fundamental essence. In this realization, we find both peace and profound connection to the infinite reality that is Brahman.

🙏🕊️🙏

https://richardsilverman108.wordpress.com/2024/08/11/the-computer-and-ai-metaphor-understanding-plurality-through-the-lens-of-atoms-and-atman/

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Hi, I'm new here! I am an artist. This is my most recent painting:
"In Mama's Shadow" (pastel, 14x11 inches) https://www.ritakirkman.com/workszoom/5231088/in-mamas-shadow#/
#artist #pastelartist #animalartist #buyartnow #artcollector #artcollection #pastelartists #artists #cowart #brahman #cow #cows #calf #beauty

Hi, I'm new here! I am an artist. This is my most recent painting:
"In Mama's Shadow" (pastel, 14x11 inches) https://www.ritakirkman.com/workszoom/5231088/in-mamas-shadow#/
#artist #pastelartist #animalartist #buyartnow #artcollector #artcollection #pastelartists #artists #cowart #brahman #cow #cows #calf #beauty

#AdvaitaVedanta (/ʌdˈvaɪtə vɛˈdɑːntə/; Sanskrit: अद्वैत वेदान्त, is a #Hindu #sādhanā, a #path of #spiritual #discipline and #experience, and the oldest #extant #tradition of the #orthodox Hindu school #Vedānta. The term #Advaita (literally "non-secondness", but usually rendered as "#nondualism",and often equated with #monism) refers to the idea that #Brahman alone is ultimately real, while the #transient phenomenal world is an illusory appearance (#maya) of Brahman.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advaita_Vedanta

#AdvaitaVedanta (/ʌdˈvaɪtə vɛˈdɑːntə/; Sanskrit: अद्वैत वेदान्त, is a #Hindu #sādhanā, a #path of #spiritual #discipline and #experience, and the oldest #extant #tradition of the #orthodox Hindu school #Vedānta. The term #Advaita (literally "non-secondness", but usually rendered as "#nondualism",and often equated with #monism) refers to the idea that #Brahman alone is ultimately real, while the #transient phenomenal world is an illusory appearance (#maya) of Brahman.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advaita_Vedanta

Creation of the Universe