Category Archives: Shiva

The Quantum Album: 1. Layers

Posted on November 19, 2015 by treadmarkz

In the near future, a series of posts will be titled similarly to this one. This is to indicate that they are intended as part of a “series” all inspired by reading I’ve done and meditation I have done on … Continue reading →

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The TGIF Retraction

Posted on June 20, 2014 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda “TGIF” has long been an expression that’s given me a giggle, and cause for reflection, as you’ve seen once or twice if you’ve followed this weblog. This morning my wife gave me yet another reason to reflect on … Continue reading →

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On Being Enlightened vs. Being Self-Realized

Posted on March 25, 2014 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda I was asked the other day if there is a difference between being “enlightened” and being “Self-realized”/”Self-actualized” whichever you prefer. And if so, is it wrong to say “I am enlightened.” Let me deal with the second question … Continue reading →

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In Proximity of the Gods

Posted on March 13, 2014 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda I will never forget that the moment I began to see Hinduism as the path I wanted to pursue, I was reading a book by Neil Gaiman called “American Gods.” That being the case, it astounds me that … Continue reading →

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A Vaisnavical Curiosity

Posted on December 24, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda My wife and I just opened some Christmas packages that we received from family who live far away. One of mine was a pendant of Lord Vishnu with Adishesha overhead. The curious part is that in the Lord’s … Continue reading →

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On the Winter Solstice and the Gita

Posted on December 22, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda As usual lately, I am a little late to the party on certain subjects when it comes to blogging. But yesterday was the Winter Solstice. The beginning of winter, yet it marks the day when daylight hours begins … Continue reading →

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The Art of Hinduism

Posted on October 11, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda I passed on Saraswati Puja last night. I just wasn’t feeling up to being in temple last night. I just felt like having a very quiet night. During the afternoon I had re-connected with a friend who is … Continue reading →

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What Makes a Hindu?

Posted on September 4, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda If you follow the Western-Hindu.org blog you will know that its author, Tandava, while very well-versed in Hinduism, often posts on the exploits of other bloggers. By that I mean the blog often simply introduces new and interesting … Continue reading →

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Jai Jai Shankara Hara Hara Shankara

Posted on August 4, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda It’s been a while since I really considered posting here. My wife and I’ve been moving, and Lord Ganesha, for a while, dammed the river of words that had until recently flowed forth on this blog. I blame … Continue reading →

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Spiritually Flighty

Posted on July 17, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda This post is titled thusly because given the subject-matter, one may label me as such. For you see, even though I have recently begun identifying as “Smarta with Vaisnav leanings” or some such madness, as opposed to strictly … Continue reading →

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