Ocean without Shores

In my previous post, God of ecstasy, I discussed Dionysus and the theory of self-worth. Today's post is an extension of the same concept, however, it's about the occasion when I met power. Before sharing the conversation I had with power, let me just narrate folklore, not from Greek literature but, from Nepal's.  Sharing with you 'Who is the most powerful in N.Sharma's words: '' Once upon a time, there was a powerful mouse king. Drunk with power, he gave himself the airs of a superhuman animal. He had a beautiful daughter. Many young aspirants, representing the mice tribes from all corners of the globe, came to his kingdom to seek his daughter's hand in marriage, but he refused to oblige any of them, for he had determined not to give his daughter away to anyone but the most powerful living being in the universe.  He called a meeting of his courtiers to determine who would be the most fitting suitor for the mouse princess. The courtiers, after long delibe...

Greek mythology and its gods have always fascinated me. Many of my previous posts are, in actuality, derived from my conclusions of mythical Greek pieces- which I refer to as the seeker's well. Greek tragedy talks about human beings today. It is as relevant as it ever was. There's a lot to discuss when it comes to this literature, but today's post is dedicated to ecstasy and self-worth, which- by every means- takes us to the humanized notion of euphoria: Dionysus, the god of ecstasy.  Reading Friedrich Nietzsche drove me through many phases of existence, spiritually. People familiar with this name must know the starting of Nietzsche's historical spiritual journey; it was the interest in Greek tragedy- especially the god of ecstasy- that took him away from his orthodox Christian roots and landed him in the seeker's vessel. In his book, Twilight of the idols, Nietzsche wrote: "Herewith I again stand on the  soil out of which my intention,  my ability grows- I, th...

''I'll not put you in the heart, or you'll be wounded. I'll not keep you in the eye, or you'll be lowly. I'll give you a place in the spirit, not the eye or the heart, so you'll be my companion till the last breath.'' How do you see God? Which attribute of His do you most refer to Him with? Is He the 'severe' God, planning punishments and igniting the fire of hell, or is He the 'gentle' One, ready to forgive every mistake of His creation? So what's your answer, severe or gentle? Remember the answer as you'll need it later, after reading today's post. By getting to know a bit of philosophy and religion, I can confidently conclude that the gist of the teachings of every prophet, saint, and a godly person is to 'Acquire a mirror'. But what exactly is this mirror?  Visualize a simple mirror every household has, a mirror that has no inclinations, that shows the same image in front of it, that reflects 'you'....

When Narcissus died, the pure water lake turned salty. The forest asked the lake: "what has made you turn bitter?"  The lake sobbed: ''Separation from my marrow had made me shed tears, the water will forever remain unsweetened."   Greetings to readers around the world. As the coronavirus rages, social distancing is an important way to slow down the spread of this pandemic. But I do understand that social distancing, for many, could mean feeling isolated and lonely in times of stress and uncertainty. Life without each other is hard, loneliness can kill the bravest among us all. We are social beings and not meant to be alone. We are Narcissus, we are the lake. We need each other. We need others to reflect us to ourselves just as the lake reflected Narcissus's beauty. Imagine if Adam would have proceeded to the earth alone, would he have been able to originate the human race? The strangers who walk past, the passengers who sit beside us, the vendors who give us ...

"Love spread like blood in my veins.  It emptied me of all else and filled me with my friend.  All the pores of my existence belong to my beloved.  Only my name is mine, all else is his." -Amir Khusro In a world where bitterness has blended into our blood, where enmity is born right between amity, and where trust has slipped out of the cracks of our souls: lovers remain victorious. Love-what a strange word it is-not a battlefield, nor a bed of roses; love is something shallow, something deep, a blend of harsh and wonderful feelings. Love is the only battlefield where the lover is never defeated. It is the only bed of roses, where the lover never sleeps. Love is strange. Society shapes us. It molds our brains in a way that we adhere to their myths, their ideas, and their morals, but among us, the rebels are born; the lovers are born. Love is sacred. It is the finest of religions. Every story is an extension of this word. Every tale revolves around its sacredness. Adam wand...

Hello Everyone! The concept of purity has always been important to every religion. The cloth over Kaaba (Muslims' most holy site) is pure black. The Pope (head of the Roman Catholic Church) puts on pure white clothes. We drink pure water. We prefer pure gold and purity anywhere attracts us. So, what is so special about purity? Every religion has given knowledge about it to its followers. Quran says:      ''In it, there are men who love to observe purity and Allah loves those who maintain purity." Bible says:      "To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is        pure." Coming to today's talking point, the question is, what is so special about two opposite colors: pure black and pure white? Black: darkest color which completely absorbs light, which means pure black embraces each color. Here, each color represents the characteristics of life while black symbolizes God who takes in or co...

‘Indeed my Lord is near and responsive  -Holy Quran  Salaam Everyone. I am back with a new post, let’s continue our search for the truth. Before I start, give your mind some work, have you ever thought about where is God? While laying in your bed, late at night, gazing at the ceiling, have you asked yourself,” Is He or not?” Well today, let’s find an answer to this question. Let’s find out: Is He or not?  Life is fast and unpredictable. One moment we’re happy and the other, everything has changed. But in between all this, we forget to look around us. We start questioning His presence without considering His absence. I read in ‘Aleph by Paulo Coelho’ that ‘if you don’t pray, God may be near, but you won’t feel His presence.’ That’s what happens to us. We’re too busy to pray, and hence, we’re lost. By praying, I do not mean kneeling all the time in a mosque or to sit in a church all day. By praying, I refer to the observations, the silence, and those awakened eyes. This is ...