1323hrs:
Countdown to end of 2025: 46 days
Although I retired early enough last night, I couldn't get to sleep at all throughout the night. It wasn't until about 0500hrs that I did. I got up at 1030hrs.
I intensely feel that the day I get this right, everything else will become alright too.
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The following is the 3rd such offering by our forcibly exiled Kashmiri Pandit brother Kuldeep Pandita:
#rudranotes
The Paradox of Duality
A Journey into the Essence of Existence
Echoing through our consciousness are timeless questions that invite us to explore the mysteries of being. Who worships whom? Who is the deity and who is the priest? These enigmatic queries dissolve ordinary distinctions, urging us to embark on a voyage of self-exploration and deep introspection.
At the level of the absolute, all duality vanishes. The ultimate reality, Brahman, transcends subject and object, merging worshipper and worshipped into oneness. Yet, within the realm of appearances, the dance of duality persists, manifesting as paradoxes that challenge and illuminate our path.
Life and death, image and reality, illusion and truth – these dichotomies are transient whispers in the cosmic wind. The question of who pleases and who is pleased emerges as a reflection of relationships where selves and others blend, while the heart becomes a tapestry of interconnectedness.
Stillness resides at the core of ultimate reality, like a serene mountain lake disturbed only by gentle ripples. Against this tranquil backdrop, the symphony of creation performs an eternal dance. Within this cosmic rhythm, the acts of giving and receiving entwine, dissolving boundaries between benefactor and recipient.
The interplay of seen and unseen, observer and observed, master and slave, reveals the multi-faceted nature of existence. All roles – the hero and villain, the giver and taker – are threads woven by karma into life's vast tapestry.
Who speaks or listens? Who leads or follows? These distinctions blur in the realm of relationships, where the self becomes a canvas of shared experience. Who heals and who is wounded? Who chooses and who refuses? The answers dwell deep within us, where contradictions reconcile and paradoxes resolve.
Mountains and valleys, sky and earth – they symbolize the unfathomable mysteries of creation, where the universe eternally unfolds in duality's dance. Laughter and tears, birth and death – they mark the cyclical rhythms of existence, as the universe breathes in harmonious expansion and contraction.
Ultimately, it is the questions – not the answers – that liberate us. Within our being lie the truths behind every paradox. The journey is not toward answers but toward courageous asking and through inquiry, we uncover profound truths within ourselves.
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On this date, Kuldeep sent me another note:
#rudranotes
"They celebrated exactly the same way when the exchange happened in '89. People of the vale carry one extra chromosome & that is why they always trade wisdom for chemical scams. Within them is a laboratory where a self emerged alchemist always experiments with dopamine & serotonin".
The Chemistry of Surrender
How the People of the Vale Trade Freedom for the Illusion of Power
In the heart of the vale, a peculiar phenomenon has unfolded, one that defies conventional understanding of politics and power. The people of this land, blessed with an extra chromosome, have developed a unique approach to governance, prioritizing power and narrative control over traditional notions of legitimacy. Their history, marked by conflict and turmoil, has led them to surrender to the whims of those who wield control, trading freedom for the illusion of security and stability.
The people of the vale, with their unique genetic makeup, have a distinct approach to politics. Their history and environment have shaped them to prioritize power and narrative control over traditional notions of legitimacy. They've seen leaders and parties rise and fall, but their support isn't about ideology or principle; it's about who's currently holding the reins. When non-state actors gain power, they're met with a curious blend of surrender and enthusiasm, as if to say, "You've won, now show us your strength." This dynamic creates a peculiar dance between the people and those vying for control. Parties and leaders, regardless of their origins, are judged solely on their ability to shape the narrative and wield power. The people of the vale, with their extra chromosome, seem to have a built-in detector for who's likely to succeed, and they adjust their allegiance accordingly.
This reality creates a world where traditional notions of right and wrong, state and non-state, are fluid and context-dependent. The people of the vale have learned to navigate this complex landscape, using their unique chemistry to guide them. Their adaptability is both a strength and a weakness, allowing them to thrive in a world of uncertainty but also rendering them vulnerable to manipulation and exploitation.
The frequent switching of alliances between parties, whether they're associated with rock salt, green handkerchiefs, or occult talismans, isn't about ideological shifts; it's about aligning themselves with the prevailing wind. They're not concerned with the legitimacy of power; they're concerned with its exercise. This dynamic has created a culture of adaptability, where the lines between loyalty and opportunism are blurred. The people of the vale have learned to thrive in this environment, using their innate chemistry to navigate the treacherous waters of power politics.
In this world, leaders and parties come and go, but the people of the vale remain, ever adaptable, ever resilient, their politics shaped by the intricate dance of power and narrative. Their chemistry of surrender has become a self-fulfilling prophecy, perpetuating a cycle of power and submission that seems impossible to break.
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