One old Chinese sage was walking across the snowy field when he noticed a woman crying. – Why are you crying? – he asked. – Because I remember the past, my youth, the beauty I saw in the mirror, the people I loved. God was cruel to me because He gave me memory. He knew … Read more
When Hafiz was once asked: Who is a poet?, he replied: A poet is someone who is capable of pouring light into a glass, then raising it and quenching your beautiful dry, sacred mouth. Iranian poet Shamsuddin Muhammad (around 1320 – 1389), better known by his nickname, Hafiz, which in Arabic means the one who … Read more
In February, many countries celebrate carnival. It is a traditional and popular celebration that has the symbolic goal of releasing the tension accumulated in the darkness of winter and preparing for a joyful welcome of spring, life, and light. In ancient times, such celebrations were dedicated to the god Dionysus or Bacchus (Bacchanalia) and Saturn … Read more
What distinguishes a floating log from a ship made of the same wood is that the ship has oars and can sail against the current. N. Sri Ram I heard these words from Sri Ram in my distant youth. This sentence was not part of his lectures, and I do not know if it is … Read more
Today, when the myth of equality is shaken, it is easier to appreciate the wisdom of the ancients who claimed that all things and beings live different lives. Moreover, even in the same person, it is difficult to find two identical states of mind during one day, month, or year. Unfortunately, except for exceptions that … Read more
