Reflections Along The Way
Life is a series of experiences from which we evolve and grow. Welcome to the Reflections Along The Way podcast, where Neelima, a spiritual seeker & mindful artist, shares her reflections and learnings along her journey.
Reflections Along The Way
Self-Unfoldment #44: The Play of Gunas
What causes us to forget our real nature and mistake ourselves to be this limited entity? The enigmatic concepts of Maya and the gunas take center stage in this episode. Let us peel back the layers of our consciousness to understand how sattvic, rajasic, and tamasic qualities shape our thoughts and lives. This episode discusses how a sattvic mind, akin to a calm body of water, can become a clear conduit for divine consciousness, reflecting the powers of creation, maintenance, and destruction through the deities Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. By exploring these symbolic narratives, we unravel how these age-old philosophies can still shine a light on our modern-day existence.
Through vivid analogies, such as the transformation of a flower into fruit, this episode sheds light into the harmonious cycle of creation and destruction, highlighting the dance of rajas and tamas and their impact on our intellect and perception. Let us get clarity on how mental agitations and obscured understanding can be transcended with ancient wisdom to enrich our current lives.
This reflection is based on Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda, which offers insights for enhancing our lives through the timeless wisdom of Vedanta.
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