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I was reading a book on Ayurveda recently and came across these words:
"According to Sankhya, behind creation there is a state of pure existence or awareness, which is beyond time and space, has no beginning or end, and no qualities. Within pure existence there arises a desire to experience itself, which results in disequilibrium and causes the manifestation of primordial physical energy.
This energy is the creative force of action, a source of form that has qualities. Matter and energy are closely related: when energy takes form, we tend to think of it in terms of matter rather than energy. The primordial physical energy is imponderable and cannot be described in words. The most subtle of all energies, it is modified until ultimately our familiar mental and physical world manifests itself.
Pure existence and primordial energy unite for the dance of creation to happen. Pure existence is simply "observing" the dance. Primordial energy and all that flows from it cannot exist except in pure existence or awareness.
The energy of the dance of creation arises out of pure awareness or existence, the unlimited energy of the universe; this energy is love."
Since I tend to be 'science minded' and seem to understand things better when they are explained as such, I liked this. But I will also say that in my own mind, I have no trouble correlating science and religion. To me this is just another explanation of God/Nature/ The Force, etc.
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| Grandfather clock is back! |
And before I take off to run errands today, let me say that I'm sorry that I haven't posted much lately and haven't read or commented too much either. It's the end of the semester and we have to have our projects finished... so time has been short. Plus we had a clay club sale at the school yesterday and it took up most of the day. We usually have a sale around November (before Christmas) that lasts a few days, but this was our first spring (or Mother's Day) sale and it was only for the one day. But classes will be over soon and I hope to catch up on my blog reading and posting then.
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Love that excerpt, I think it completely describes, insofar as is possible for the human mind, what Is. :-)
ReplyDeleteI would think that an horologist would be difficult to find in this digital age. Glad you'll soon be hearing chimes again.
Yes! We have our chimes back!
DeleteMy grandfather was a horologist. He had a large trade in watch and clock repair. My grandmother made most pick up's and deliveries, but my grandfather did the grandfather clocks. They are a treasure; I'm so pleased you have a horologist. Their number is small.
ReplyDeleteOur horologist is a rather young man... I'd say he's in in late 30's. His father and brothers are also horologists. Says that he doesn't look like one... since most are older and have beards. He's also an accountant, but he prefers working with the clocks.
DeleteI will have to ponder on that imponderable. I agree that there are some very strong parallels between science and religion.
ReplyDeleteIt does take a bit of pondering... but interesting non-the-less.
DeleteI have to say that as I read that excerpt I thought to myself 'this is another way of describing God'. And I also agree that science and religion don't necessarily exclude each other.
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I know. It may all come down to how you see things... one's perceptions. Mine are hardly ever black and white. Most things (IMO) are shades of grey.
DeleteHmmm. I'll also have to think about that. In the meantime, I'll pet the cat and finish my breakfast. That's as close to being in the now as I can manage. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's an interesting thing to think about...
ReplyDeleteAnd petting the cat can be very relaxing.
That is way over my head......:-/ I agree that a house is not a home with out cats and books. my home anyway. I would love to have a grandfather clock to go with the cat and books :) Glad you got yours back.
ReplyDeleteCats... books... clocks... interesting things to think about... and friends to share your thoughts with!
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