These here are some of the deepest and most profound quotes found in The historical treatise of Samurai philosophy “Hagakure” written by Yamamoto Tsunetomo (1659 – 1719). I’ll be giving no explanation this time. Its here for you to read and understand in your own perspectives. The Way of the Samurai is found in death. Meditation […]
The Champion’s Vow
Champion noun 1. a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place 2. anything that takes first place in competition 3. an animal that has won a certain number of points in officially recognized shows 4. a person who fights for or defends any person or cause 5. a fighter or warrior. verb (used with object) 6. to act as champion of; defend; support: to champion a cause. The Champion’s Vow is said to have been written around 1300 BC. Its author is unknown and the authenticity of the text can be challenged, yet I am sharing it with you because, whether authentic or not, it has […]
Meditation musings 11: Dreams
Meditation musings 10: The Basics
Breath meditation is the basic meditation behind all others, and so can be considered the most powerful. Even trances can be truncated in time through its use. Breath meditation is the oldest of all meditations; the first and biggest discovery of mankind. There are two main types, both of which are of Tantrik origin: Type […]
Aditya hridaya: What I learned in a month of regular mantra meditation
The Aditya hridaya stotra is a poem/hymn to the Sun in the final confrontation chapter of the epic Ramayana written millennia ago by (according to the legend) a marauder turned sage Valmiki. The sequence itself is a reminder that even the weariest and discouraged moments of our lives can be supercharged with a little help […]