Meditations on Transcendence

 world is ranga - play of emotions with Ranganatha at the center  relate with emotions, grow beyond concept  always be on stage,  universe is a drama  this is how to deal with Vishnu the all pervading Purport: The World as Ranga The world is ranga , not a problem to be solved but a drama to be lived. Emotions rise, collide, soften, and fade. At the center of this moving stage stands Ranganatha , unmoving amid motion. To see life only as concept is to remain a spectator; to feel it fully and yet not be bound is to become wise. The Gita does not ask us to escape the stage, but to stand rightly upon it. मात्रास्पर्शास्तु कौन्तेय शीतोष्णसुखदुःखदाः । आगमापायिनोऽनित्यास्तांस्तितिक्षस्व भारत ॥ (Gita 2.14) Sense contacts give rise to pleasure and pain; they come and go, endure them. This verse reframes emotion not as enemy but as passing scene. One who knows this remains present, yet free. Vishnu, the all-pervading, is not met by withdrawal but by right particip...

Qualities of a Philosopher and Spiritual Elevation In the grand tapestry of life, a philosopher stands apart as the discerning observer, a drshta who unravels the threads of existence. Like Shakespeare’s Hamlet, pondering “what dreams may come,” or Rowling’s Dumbledore, imparting wisdom cloaked in mystery, the philosopher’s essence lies in conceptualizing every experience, deriving both jnana (knowledge) and vijnana (wisdom). The Bhagavad Gita illuminates this journey in Chapter 6, Verse 8: "A person is considered elevated who is fully satisfied by virtue of knowledge and wisdom, steady in understanding, and undisturbed by material dualities." Through this lens, the philosopher becomes the artist of conflict, weaving contradictions into enlightenment. Much like the dramatic entanglements of Bandish Bandits, they find harmony in discord, creating a symphony of thoughts where every note of passion and dissonance contributes to a greater melody. True elevation lies not in mere d...

In the grand **fabric** of existence, conflict serves as the dynamic force that shapes both the world and the individual. Just as a movie without an antagonist feels incomplete, so too would life be without challenges and struggles. Conflict in the world, whether personal, social, or global, is a reflection of the inherent tension between opposing forces that drive the drama of existence. This tension is not only inevitable but necessary, for it fuels the rising action of life’s narrative. As time progresses, conflicts intensify, mirroring the structure of a story approaching its climax. Wars, political strife, and personal battles are not merely chaotic events; they are the testing grounds for the soul. In the midst of this turmoil, one must practice yoga with the supreme, connecting to a higher awareness that transcends the worldly drama. This higher mystic realm is where the true drama unfolds—a drama of spiritual evolution. By engaging with the world’s conflicts while maintaining a...