Brilliant words so truly composed, Shiva and what it will not take to enter our Sanctum Sanctorum from the hum drum life and cosily and quietly be in our space. Angelic poem, loved its simplicity.
Oh Kamal loved your boundless love for sanctity and spiritual perception. You grasp so well and analyse things. I had just published it a while ago and was looking for an appropriate image ,I have now got it please come to view it, I am sure you shall admire to see.
Let peace be with you.
Amen!
Shiva
Thanks Ben! How are you?
Actually I am bit inactive on blogging dear friend as my mother is not well and I had to go around.
Your comments are always complimentary and inspire me to think more and more . Hahaha
Shiva
I had gone to your site again to see that your site is developed by Fashionista Athemes. I think yours is not a self hosted site .
You can ask them to do the changes or you can totally adopt a theme for yourself from WP available for free.
Oh! You both take us on free tour of USA and show us the country so well, may be even coming there for a short while also, will not do any justice, because tours are better enough. Hahaha.
Thanks
My love to you both Tom & Audrey. Keep surfing on land and on water.😀
Amen!
Shiva
💞
Very deep words, Shiva, I shall read it over again to let my heart soak in it. Sorry to hear about your mother, wishing her well and blissful recovery. Did I hear that right that you are planning to come to the US?? What will be your destinations? “Minds together”….. Cornelia
Cornelia believe it, I was thinking of you to come and read this post as I know you would grasp it in a proper perspective. Yes do read again to soak your heart; very rightly said.
My mother was very serious last week but surprisingly she has recovered and we are all happy about it. Nature has it’s own way of doing and handling things, you know.
No, I am not coming to the US nor do I have any plans right now. Yes I had commented on Tom & Audrey’s blog jokingly that I will take the next convenient free flight to come as they take us all on a trip to USA free, I mean they show and explain things so well.
Do come again, shall discuss further on the post “Minds together”….💞
Shiva
Cornelia please do not take me wrong, do come and read the comments going on here, you will definitely enjoy and shall fully soak your heart. Minds are together here….
Enter your Sanctum Sanctorum..
Shiva
I love that picture…very cool!! Change your awful routine so that you willingly do it, make it not awful!! Change things up, shift your focus to that which makes you happy and you will attract more of it into your life. Achieve you in Sanctum Sanctorum while awake and active…find your bliss!! Very thought provoking Shiva.
Hugs,
Deb
xo
Deb! In a way you are right , to change and focus the awful routine and that too while awake.
May be it leads to bit of a confusion also.
Let me explain step-wise .
Take the first line …long since oblivion. Myself, here means, the self , the soul.
Though frequent are visits to the shrine … means whenever we go to sleep. we go into our self and again come back with full energy and that blissful feeling enjoyed during the stay there.
The awful part is totally opposite to what the bliss is within us, so unwillingly to continue until death. Sleep is a death that we experience on a daily basis during which we are in total Bliss. Although we attempt several times over to go into deep sleep ( No sweet Dreams here please) it may not be possible, but when an Angel gives the sign to calm down the worldy or mundane mind, then there shall be permission granted to enter.
Of the three states of consciousness that we humans have are the Awake state, state of Dream and Deep Sleep. In the Awake state the ‘Self’ resides in the forehead and is aware of what is going in the outer world. In the Dream state the ‘Self’ knows nothing of the present outer world and resides in the throat region. In deep Sleep state the ‘Self’ resides in the Heart region. You suddenly go into that state without your knowledge. I have personally experienced it going there several times, maybe you may experience it also, but it is difficult to recognize, you may tend to get up suddenly from bed. Once you go into it, you are free of all pains, displeasure, anxiety, relationships, love, hate everything. It shall wake you back on its own without your attempt again.
That is why I say it is My Sanctum Sanctorum. The most sacred place.
I hope you could grasp the words now.
I wanted someone to tickle me with this… Hahaha
Hugs
Shiva
Very interesting Shiva, thank you for that explanation it helps a lot. When I was young, around 8, I got very sick one night, and I stopped breathing. I had an out of body experience. I could see me lying on my parents bed and I could hear them talking about what they should do. They were wondering if they should call 911, my mother is a nurse, so she was reviving me. What I remember is floating above the bed watching everything and feeling so peaceful. I wanted to tell them not to worry, that I was fine and everything is ok. It was the most beautiful, peaceful, loving, calming, experience I have ever had and it will never leave me. It was Bliss! It was my Sanctum Sanctorum. So I totally grasp the words. I think this might be a fourth state of consciousness.
Because of that experience I am not afraid to die, because I know how wonderful it feels and I look forward to it when it does come my way.
I thought I heard you giggle!! 😉
Hugs,
Deb
Before further explaining, I would want to tell why I took the word ‘Sanctum Sanctorum’ as the residing place of the self. You have visited a temple, now, where the God is placed is called the Sanctum Sanctorum . It is basically a room like structure with very small door to enter. We have to bow and go inside. The place is sacred and sanctity is maintained. Just to give that place also for my own self I used it.
It will not be difficult to explain you further as you say you have had out of body experience and ‘It was the most beautiful, peaceful, loving, calming, experience I have ever had and it will never leave me’ Yes that is fourth state of consciousness and is called ‘Turiya’. you can get reference about it in the link i gave you. I think I shall once again mention it here:
It is so nice and is not ordinary to have experienced that state ..’I have ever had and it will never leave me. It was Bliss! It was my Sanctum Sanctorum.’ It is a past life trait…blessed are you Dear Deb. Only those can speak and come across such subjects. Look forward to the moment of enlightenment.
We too bow as we approach the altar of God in Church. Since God is a part of us then we would have a Sanctum Sanctorum, you are so deep Shiva, very much like the third state. I enjoy your knowledge.
I feel I have moments of enlightenment now and they give me goosebumps!!
Yes, let’s giggle!! Hehe
Hugs,
Deb
Even Jews in their Synagogue they say it is the Sanctum Sanctorum for most central part of it.
Why I referred to the temple is, the whole building is the gross part and you cannot get to see the God directly it is covered by a pillar or something, you enter inside then go more deep inside then there you see the room where God is placed. If you want to enter the Sanctum Sanctorum you have to bow as the height of the door is too low.
I am happy you are getting enlightened and goosebumps too… giggle, hehe
Beautifully written, Shiva. Your poem is deep and spiritual. Also, I like your explanation of it. I did not know about these three different states connected with also three different parts of our body. I sometimes experience the Deep Sleep too.
Hello Marta Thanks so much.
You made me recollect the thoughts and discussions on the Post.
Is that not true that we all have the three states. It is a science of its own. They are proved bare facts and have a scientific approach.
Well Marta the experiences that You have about three Deep Sleep is
Hello Marta Thanks so much.
You made me recollect the thoughts and discussions on the Post.
Is that not true that we all have the three states. It is a science of its own. They are proved bare facts and have a scientific approach.
Well Marta the experiences that You have about the Deep Sleep is just after you have got up from sleep and You have experienced it but knowing it now in the Awake State. The Deep Sleep State is independent of its own like the other two. They cannot be intermingled. Only when realise that Self ( Your Sanctum Sanctorum) is in the three states You shall know You are Enlightened.
The lines are about achieving that Goal. Hope I am clear.
I am reposting it as the comment got Posted half way but mistake.
Wishing You and Family a Prosperous and Heathy New Year.
Fond Regards
🌷💞
Greetings Shiva! Love your poetry and prose. Inspiring Uplifting words calling us to Peace. I saw this blog post and was curious about the name Shiva. My name DeBorah is in the Bible book of Judges chapters Four and Five. DeBorah was a Judge over Israel. There is the Song of DeBorah however the tune has been lost to time. Does your name have special significance and special meaning?
Thanks DeBorah for responding to the call peacefully.
Right now I am hearing the Shiva Chant link that you have sent and responding to your esteemed comment. Yes these chants are in praise of lord Shiva.
It was information for me that DeBorah was a Judge, maybe sometime I shall come over to know more about.
Shiva is one among the three sons of Mother Shakti who is the almighty and the supreme creator. All the three have a job to do Brahma the creator who has limited powers to create this world only and not the creation itself. Vishnu the preserver of the creation and Shiva the destroyer all go by cycles in this world and is ever true. Creation, Preservation and Destruction is universal law. In regard to Shiva there are other things to tell but it would take time and patience to know. He is the most innocent of all Gods but at times by opening the third eye can destroy all creation.
Thanks for asking DeBorah.
Amen!
Shiva
Thanks. I have read the Hindu Holy book the Gita but not having grown up in the culture I don’t have the full understanding.
Thanks for the information about Shiva. I see the sculptures in my museum workplace and wonder about the history. My favorite Hindu god is Ganesh.
Prunellessg, I translated your comment text in English and have mentioned it down. It shall be helpful to readers in English. Such a beautiful comment I do not want myself and others to miss.
Yes you are right in saying so, its a common spark of every living being for that matter. You have assimilated in the right perspective and have put-forth in just one line. My Pats!
There are other posts of mine if you want can read through my menu on Poetry. If there are any of yours for me to read please let know. I have browsed your blog shall be visiting shortly. Thanks
Regards,
Shiva
Here is your comment text in English, thanks once again.
“Hello, thank you for this beautiful text. Attempt to share the unspeakable that reminds us of our common spark.”
Hema Subramaniam said:
September 23, 2022 at 8:32 am
You surprise me with each of your poems Shiva. Title itself is so blissful.Liked the spiritualism n enlightenment your poem brings us into. You weave each word into a powerful web of expression.Emotions run high in your poems which compels us to be drawn into. Another fantastic one !!!
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September 19, 2017 at 8:13 am
Brilliant words so truly composed, Shiva and what it will not take to enter our Sanctum Sanctorum from the hum drum life and cosily and quietly be in our space. Angelic poem, loved its simplicity.
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September 19, 2017 at 8:24 am
Oh Kamal loved your boundless love for sanctity and spiritual perception. You grasp so well and analyse things. I had just published it a while ago and was looking for an appropriate image ,I have now got it please come to view it, I am sure you shall admire to see.
Let peace be with you.
Amen!
Shiva
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September 19, 2017 at 8:32 am
Thanks Shiva and yes will definitely visit and let you know about the picture. The sanctum is so beautiful.
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September 19, 2017 at 8:37 am
Oh what a picture, Shiva. I have no words to say feeling breathless and at complete oneness with the picture. Awesome.
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September 19, 2017 at 9:42 am
Shiva my friend,
great and deep post.I am happy when I am reading your posts,because they pushing me to think 🙂
Thank you
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September 19, 2017 at 10:00 am
Thanks Ben! How are you?
Actually I am bit inactive on blogging dear friend as my mother is not well and I had to go around.
Your comments are always complimentary and inspire me to think more and more . Hahaha
Shiva
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September 19, 2017 at 10:03 am
I am great Shiva.Just great.
What happened with your mother ? I will pray for her. I will always support you my friend.You are great man.
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September 19, 2017 at 10:14 am
Thanks Ben thanks
You are too My Friend
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September 19, 2017 at 10:22 am
You are welcome my friend.
About settings, how can I change it ?
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September 19, 2017 at 10:31 am
I had gone to your site again to see that your site is developed by Fashionista Athemes. I think yours is not a self hosted site .
You can ask them to do the changes or you can totally adopt a theme for yourself from WP available for free.
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September 19, 2017 at 10:32 am
No, it self hosted site. You can see hat I don’t have wordpress name in my site title
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September 19, 2017 at 10:42 am
Yes that is true but you are WP blogger isn’t. Ask the one who has powered it.
It also means you pay it.
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September 19, 2017 at 1:41 pm
Beautifully written Shiva. Its great seeing you back.
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September 19, 2017 at 2:05 pm
Thanks to you both Tom & Audrey, I shall come to USA shortly from now taking a free ticket by the convenient ✈ plane.
Shiva
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September 19, 2017 at 2:18 pm
This is awesome Shiva that you’ll be visiting here. We can’t wait to hear of this adventure.
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September 20, 2017 at 8:26 am
Oh! You both take us on free tour of USA and show us the country so well, may be even coming there for a short while also, will not do any justice, because tours are better enough. Hahaha.
Thanks
My love to you both Tom & Audrey. Keep surfing on land and on water.😀
Amen!
Shiva
💞
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September 20, 2017 at 2:09 pm
LOL. Thanks Shiva. You be safe and who knows maybe we’ll meet somewhere in time. That will be such a treat for us.
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September 20, 2017 at 8:28 am
Read it as your tours are better. I had jokingly said that I would be coming there by free flight.
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September 20, 2017 at 2:10 pm
Yes, we smiled when we read it. We are enjoying learning about you and your sense of humor. It’s delightful.
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September 19, 2017 at 3:52 pm
Profound!
XxX
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September 19, 2017 at 4:26 pm
THANKS
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September 19, 2017 at 5:46 pm
I love the idea of a Sanctum Sanctorum Shiva. You captured it beautifully. 🌼🌼🌼
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September 20, 2017 at 9:50 am
Thanks Brigid You loved it.
💞
Amen
Shiva
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September 20, 2017 at 2:27 am
Very deep words, Shiva, I shall read it over again to let my heart soak in it. Sorry to hear about your mother, wishing her well and blissful recovery. Did I hear that right that you are planning to come to the US?? What will be your destinations? “Minds together”….. Cornelia
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September 20, 2017 at 3:23 am
Cornelia believe it, I was thinking of you to come and read this post as I know you would grasp it in a proper perspective. Yes do read again to soak your heart; very rightly said.
My mother was very serious last week but surprisingly she has recovered and we are all happy about it. Nature has it’s own way of doing and handling things, you know.
No, I am not coming to the US nor do I have any plans right now. Yes I had commented on Tom & Audrey’s blog jokingly that I will take the next convenient free flight to come as they take us all on a trip to USA free, I mean they show and explain things so well.
Do come again, shall discuss further on the post “Minds together”….💞
Shiva
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September 24, 2017 at 2:26 pm
Cornelia please do not take me wrong, do come and read the comments going on here, you will definitely enjoy and shall fully soak your heart. Minds are together here….
Enter your Sanctum Sanctorum..
Shiva
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September 25, 2017 at 1:18 am
Thank you again, Shiva,
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September 23, 2017 at 1:35 am
Your sanctum sanctorum sounds absolutely peaceful.
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September 23, 2017 at 3:37 am
Yes Jacqueline Peaceful and Eternal.
Thanks💞
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September 23, 2017 at 1:15 pm
I love that picture…very cool!! Change your awful routine so that you willingly do it, make it not awful!! Change things up, shift your focus to that which makes you happy and you will attract more of it into your life. Achieve you in Sanctum Sanctorum while awake and active…find your bliss!! Very thought provoking Shiva.
Hugs,
Deb
xo
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September 23, 2017 at 4:42 pm
Deb! In a way you are right , to change and focus the awful routine and that too while awake.
May be it leads to bit of a confusion also.
Let me explain step-wise .
Take the first line …long since oblivion. Myself, here means, the self , the soul.
Though frequent are visits to the shrine … means whenever we go to sleep. we go into our self and again come back with full energy and that blissful feeling enjoyed during the stay there.
The awful part is totally opposite to what the bliss is within us, so unwillingly to continue until death. Sleep is a death that we experience on a daily basis during which we are in total Bliss. Although we attempt several times over to go into deep sleep ( No sweet Dreams here please) it may not be possible, but when an Angel gives the sign to calm down the worldy or mundane mind, then there shall be permission granted to enter.
Of the three states of consciousness that we humans have are the Awake state, state of Dream and Deep Sleep. In the Awake state the ‘Self’ resides in the forehead and is aware of what is going in the outer world. In the Dream state the ‘Self’ knows nothing of the present outer world and resides in the throat region. In deep Sleep state the ‘Self’ resides in the Heart region. You suddenly go into that state without your knowledge. I have personally experienced it going there several times, maybe you may experience it also, but it is difficult to recognize, you may tend to get up suddenly from bed. Once you go into it, you are free of all pains, displeasure, anxiety, relationships, love, hate everything. It shall wake you back on its own without your attempt again.
That is why I say it is My Sanctum Sanctorum. The most sacred place.
I hope you could grasp the words now.
I wanted someone to tickle me with this… Hahaha
Hugs
Shiva
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September 23, 2017 at 7:06 pm
Very interesting Shiva, thank you for that explanation it helps a lot. When I was young, around 8, I got very sick one night, and I stopped breathing. I had an out of body experience. I could see me lying on my parents bed and I could hear them talking about what they should do. They were wondering if they should call 911, my mother is a nurse, so she was reviving me. What I remember is floating above the bed watching everything and feeling so peaceful. I wanted to tell them not to worry, that I was fine and everything is ok. It was the most beautiful, peaceful, loving, calming, experience I have ever had and it will never leave me. It was Bliss! It was my Sanctum Sanctorum. So I totally grasp the words. I think this might be a fourth state of consciousness.
Because of that experience I am not afraid to die, because I know how wonderful it feels and I look forward to it when it does come my way.
I thought I heard you giggle!! 😉
Hugs,
Deb
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September 24, 2017 at 11:18 am
Before further explaining, I would want to tell why I took the word ‘Sanctum Sanctorum’ as the residing place of the self. You have visited a temple, now, where the God is placed is called the Sanctum Sanctorum . It is basically a room like structure with very small door to enter. We have to bow and go inside. The place is sacred and sanctity is maintained. Just to give that place also for my own self I used it.
It will not be difficult to explain you further as you say you have had out of body experience and ‘It was the most beautiful, peaceful, loving, calming, experience I have ever had and it will never leave me’ Yes that is fourth state of consciousness and is called ‘Turiya’. you can get reference about it in the link i gave you. I think I shall once again mention it here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Bodies_Doctrine_(Vedanta)#Sthula_sarira_-_gross_body
It is so nice and is not ordinary to have experienced that state ..’I have ever had and it will never leave me. It was Bliss! It was my Sanctum Sanctorum.’ It is a past life trait…blessed are you Dear Deb. Only those can speak and come across such subjects. Look forward to the moment of enlightenment.
Now, let us both hear giggle.
Amen!
Hugs
Shiva
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September 24, 2017 at 12:57 pm
We too bow as we approach the altar of God in Church. Since God is a part of us then we would have a Sanctum Sanctorum, you are so deep Shiva, very much like the third state. I enjoy your knowledge.
I feel I have moments of enlightenment now and they give me goosebumps!!
Yes, let’s giggle!! Hehe
Hugs,
Deb
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September 24, 2017 at 2:16 pm
Even Jews in their Synagogue they say it is the Sanctum Sanctorum for most central part of it.
Why I referred to the temple is, the whole building is the gross part and you cannot get to see the God directly it is covered by a pillar or something, you enter inside then go more deep inside then there you see the room where God is placed. If you want to enter the Sanctum Sanctorum you have to bow as the height of the door is too low.
I am happy you are getting enlightened and goosebumps too… giggle, hehe
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September 24, 2017 at 10:50 pm
I am enjoying what I am learning very much. Thank you Shiva.
Hugs,
Deb
xo
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December 25, 2018 at 10:47 pm
Beautifully written, Shiva. Your poem is deep and spiritual. Also, I like your explanation of it. I did not know about these three different states connected with also three different parts of our body. I sometimes experience the Deep Sleep too.
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December 26, 2018 at 2:08 pm
Hello Marta Thanks so much.
You made me recollect the thoughts and discussions on the Post.
Is that not true that we all have the three states. It is a science of its own. They are proved bare facts and have a scientific approach.
Well Marta the experiences that You have about three Deep Sleep is
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December 26, 2018 at 2:33 pm
Hello Marta Thanks so much.
You made me recollect the thoughts and discussions on the Post.
Is that not true that we all have the three states. It is a science of its own. They are proved bare facts and have a scientific approach.
Well Marta the experiences that You have about the Deep Sleep is just after you have got up from sleep and You have experienced it but knowing it now in the Awake State. The Deep Sleep State is independent of its own like the other two. They cannot be intermingled. Only when realise that Self ( Your Sanctum Sanctorum) is in the three states You shall know You are Enlightened.
The lines are about achieving that Goal. Hope I am clear.
I am reposting it as the comment got Posted half way but mistake.
Wishing You and Family a Prosperous and Heathy New Year.
Fond Regards
🌷💞
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December 26, 2018 at 2:46 pm
Thank you for your detailed explanation, Shiva. You are very kind and enlightened. Wish you and your relatives and friends all the best!! 🌠🍀🌹
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December 26, 2018 at 4:23 pm
Thanks
🎅
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September 23, 2017 at 2:07 pm
Greetings Shiva! Love your poetry and prose. Inspiring Uplifting words calling us to Peace. I saw this blog post and was curious about the name Shiva. My name DeBorah is in the Bible book of Judges chapters Four and Five. DeBorah was a Judge over Israel. There is the Song of DeBorah however the tune has been lost to time. Does your name have special significance and special meaning?
https://edgeofhumanity.com/2017/09/22/music-sacred-chants-of-shiva-from-the-banks-of-the-ganges-by-singers-of-the-art-of-living-craig-pruess/
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September 23, 2017 at 3:54 pm
Thanks DeBorah for responding to the call peacefully.
Right now I am hearing the Shiva Chant link that you have sent and responding to your esteemed comment. Yes these chants are in praise of lord Shiva.
It was information for me that DeBorah was a Judge, maybe sometime I shall come over to know more about.
Shiva is one among the three sons of Mother Shakti who is the almighty and the supreme creator. All the three have a job to do Brahma the creator who has limited powers to create this world only and not the creation itself. Vishnu the preserver of the creation and Shiva the destroyer all go by cycles in this world and is ever true. Creation, Preservation and Destruction is universal law. In regard to Shiva there are other things to tell but it would take time and patience to know. He is the most innocent of all Gods but at times by opening the third eye can destroy all creation.
Thanks for asking DeBorah.
Amen!
Shiva
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September 23, 2017 at 4:19 pm
Thanks. I have read the Hindu Holy book the Gita but not having grown up in the culture I don’t have the full understanding.
Thanks for the information about Shiva. I see the sculptures in my museum workplace and wonder about the history. My favorite Hindu god is Ganesh.
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September 23, 2017 at 5:12 pm
That is so nice DeBorah.
Ganesh is the favourite of so many.
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October 28, 2017 at 7:05 am
Bonjour, je vous remercie pour ce texte magnifique. Tentative de partage de l’indicible qui nous rappelle notre étincelle commune.
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October 29, 2017 at 2:52 am
Prunellessg, I translated your comment text in English and have mentioned it down. It shall be helpful to readers in English. Such a beautiful comment I do not want myself and others to miss.
Yes you are right in saying so, its a common spark of every living being for that matter. You have assimilated in the right perspective and have put-forth in just one line. My Pats!
There are other posts of mine if you want can read through my menu on Poetry. If there are any of yours for me to read please let know. I have browsed your blog shall be visiting shortly. Thanks
Regards,
Shiva
Here is your comment text in English, thanks once again.
“Hello, thank you for this beautiful text. Attempt to share the unspeakable that reminds us of our common spark.”
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October 14, 2018 at 8:13 am
Waw that’s great writing
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September 23, 2022 at 8:32 am
You surprise me with each of your poems Shiva. Title itself is so blissful.Liked the spiritualism n enlightenment your poem brings us into. You weave each word into a powerful web of expression.Emotions run high in your poems which compels us to be drawn into. Another fantastic one !!!
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