This is an attempt to find a simplified understanding and explanation for the creation of the 5 Great Elements. It is a vast and very complicated subject and I can only explain it imperfectly and incompletely. The Building Blocks - Tanmatra The Veda states that from the union of the eternal Creative Force ‘Purusha’ and… Continue reading The Creation of the Five Great Elements
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Ayurveda – The 3 Gifts for a Harmonious Life – Part III
The third pillar for a harmonious life is Ayurveda - The Science of Life. It originates from the Atharva-Veda, one of the 4 books of the Vedic period in India and is the oldest known medical treatise. Health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit. It encompasses all aspects… Continue reading Ayurveda – The 3 Gifts for a Harmonious Life – Part III
Tantra – The 3 Gifts for a Harmonious Life – Part II
Tantra is often misunderstood. Generally, only a small part of it is somehow heard off in the Western world. Though, its practice is very common in Hindu and Buddhist religions. The Sanskrit word Tantra means “loom, weave, system”. In Vedic literature, it is described as that which is principal, essential, model, framework, or feature. It… Continue reading Tantra – The 3 Gifts for a Harmonious Life – Part II