Monthly Archives: November 2013

“The” “Man” “Upstairs”

Posted on November 16, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda Most serious seekers of the Divine long ago left behind the idea that God is a an Old Man in the Sky. Yet we still, at least in the predominantly Christian world, often hear the expression “The Man … Continue reading →

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My Diwali Light For 2013

Posted on November 3, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda Over the weekend my temple held Lakshmi puja along with fireworks to celebrate Diwali. My wife and I were out of town to visit a friend who had recently received a rather grave medical diagnosis and prognosis. A … Continue reading →

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