Monday, October 29, 2012

how old can this joke be?

There are numerous jokes, anecdotes, movies, songs & what-nots where the female is categorized as the one creating havoc in a man's life. I was flabbergasted when I read this bit relating to the philosophy of Yoga coupled with what I heard about the philosophy and my own interpretation of the scenario..... =-O

Lord Shiva(or Purusha) is considered to be the symbol or embodiment of supreme consciousness. Parvati(or Shakti or Prakruthi) represents supreme knowledge, will and action and is responsible for all creation. {From "Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha" by Swami Satyananda Saraswati}

The Purusha watches & observes what is going around. It does nothing one its own. It has no guna. Whereas Prakruthi has 3 gunas - Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic. Its the Prakruthi that corrupts the Purusha.

Doesn't this sound similar?? The guy was happy and content untill................

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  1. HappyYogiOctober 30, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    shiva & shakthi both has to be seen together. not differently.

    that's the concept of "ardha nari eshwar". should not be seen as man & woman. these are different aspects of the consciousness.
    You need to read and understand more ;)- but a good start.

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    1. laksOctober 31, 2012 at 2:08 PM

      but the more i read abt prakruthi & purusha, the more they speak abt separating prakruthi to find purusha. One has even gone to the extend of saying...
      "The union of purusha and prakriti was a horrible mistake. This unfortunate marriage should never have happened. The only remedy: a fast and thorough divorce!"

      but then, my soul hasn't elevated enough to actually understand this concept... at least, not yet.... ;)

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