“This universe is nothing but God: what else is new?” I agree with this statement made by the author. The claim that God is everywhere was not an original idea presented in this selection. However, I still enjoyed how they spoke of bliss in a light-hearted way and the importance silence.
“Supreme bliss”, “ever-blissful”, and “unmingled bliss” were a few ways ultimate pleasure through enlightenment was described. I felt a playful tone in their descriptions of bliss. As I read, I reflected on what bliss means to me. I realized that my bliss-inspiring moments were all things that occur in nature. For instance, bliss to me equals rainbows, puppy breathe and the blue time of day (the time of day right before the sun sets completely and everything is enveloped in blueness). I’m happy to simply know that these things exist and I’m happy to see or experience them first hand.
I could relate to, “Remain absorbed in the joy which is silence.” I love how silence is equated to joy. Silence has been my salvation on many occasions. It’s empowering and satisfying, but it doesn’t come easy, especially in our culture. It was refreshing to read about the benefits and beauty of silence.
About Me
- tnt77
- I am Teira (pronouced Tear-a). My mother named me after a character on All My Children in the 70's. I lost my mom last summer and realized life's too short to take anything for granted. The biggest thing I've learned not to take for granted is Tomorrow. I've lived in Rocklin for 4 yrs with my wife of 10yrs, 2 dogs (Maximus & Hercules), cat (Simba), and fish (Lebron ~ like the b-ball player). My wife and I have been married 3 times in 10 yrs. 1st, we eloped in Las Vegas, 2nd, we stood in line at S.F. City Hall for 8 hours when gay marriage was legal for 10 minutes, and the 3rd time we renewed our vows in Vegas. We're considering a 4th now that it's legal in California and this may be a great opportunity for me to finally get a band and ice sculpture! I haven't decided on a major, but I'm leaning towards the social sciences. I listen to a ton of left & right talk radio, and find that I'm always outraged at the ignorance of others. I hope my education will prepare me to work in a field in which I'm able to promote tolerance, understanding and an appreciation of our diversity.
2 comments:
In my blog I acknowledged the same portion of the passage as you have. For me though, I had a different take on the part where Shankara was describing being "absorbed in the joy which is silence".
I remember Shankara explaining that "a great soul has found perfect tranquility by freezing his mind from all distracting thoughts". I recognized this as being such a beautiful peacfulness that I'm sure most of us would like to acheive. But, for me I thought it seemed unrealistic to obtain freedom from distraction at all times. In my blog I explained how we have so many senses that we simply cannot escape from very easily...and although I would like to be at a place in my life where peacfulness and harmony are surrounding me at all times. The silence and lack of ditraction seemes unobtainable for me.
I did not pick up on the importantness of the bliss in the passage. Reading your blog opened my mind to this, and it means much more to me, as did the other things I have obsereved and appreciated. I know what you mean in the state of bliss, it is as if you are lucky that you can stop and appreciate the simple things that are of everyday life. It makes me feel much more appreciation for the life I live in. Thank you!
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