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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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Delusions of Grandeur

Posted on May 1, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda Recently I read an article or a purport to the Gita maybe, that said that the spiritually rajasic man is one who wears his japa bead string as a necklace with bright shiny jewels attached to it to … Continue reading →

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A Ladder Within a Wheel Within a Loop Within a Larger Loop.

Posted on February 23, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda The world is an odd place. In our lives we are but climbing a ladder, all the time going ’round and ’round clinging to a wheel that is not real but convinced it is all that is real, … Continue reading →

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Mithya

Posted on January 8, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda Maya is a word I use on this blog often. It means unreal, or illusory. Another word for maya is mithya. As Sanskrit is the root of many currently spoken languages, it should not be shocking to find … Continue reading →

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Happy Dhanteras and Diwali!

Posted on November 11, 2012 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda Each year when the major festivals come around I learn a bit more about their background and their significance. The five days of Diwali are upon us, beginning with November 11, celebrated in Northern India as Dhanteras. Dhanteras … Continue reading →

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Sanatana Dharma: It Is Not About Proselytizing But Not Laissez Faire Spiritualism Either.

Posted on September 24, 2012 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda Christianity tells its devotees that one must preach the Word of Jesus Christ. The Bhagavad-Gita tells us that “the wise must not unsettle” those “bewildered by the modes of material nature (Gita Chapter 3, Slokum 29). Direct contradiction, … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of Atheism

Posted on August 26, 2012 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda Having stated in my last post that I am a supporter of pluralism, especially when it comes to spiritual matters, I feel it is the appropriate time to address something. Atheism. And right up-front I want to distinguish … Continue reading →

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Hindu Foundations of Paulo Coelho’s “The Alchemist”

Posted on May 11, 2012 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda I was referred to the book “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho by another blogger recently. Since then I have read it in about 2 days, and have referred others to it, and quoted it on a couple of … Continue reading →

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Friday the 13th: Bad Luck vs. Karma

Posted on April 13, 2012 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda Friday the 13th always brings up a lot of talk from superstitious types who say this entire day is bad luck. I was talking it over with a co-worker last night. I said to him “I don’t believe … Continue reading →

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