Echo from The Cave: 2

Thu July 3rd 2014 8:00pm The Cave NYC

Suddenly,
dark thunderclouds covered the sky,
bracing for imminent downpour.

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Śiva, Śiva, Śiva.

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POEM:

THE DANCE OF ŚiIVA

Lo, the God is dancing
—Śiva the all-destroyer and Lord of creation,
The Master of Yoga and the wielder of Pinaka.*
His flaming locks have filled the sky,
Seven worlds play the rhythm
As the trembling earth sways almost to dissolution,
Lo, the Great God Śiva is dancing.

 * Pinaka=Trident

-Swami Vivekananda
The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda Vol. 8

Petal 6: I THIRST WHAT IS REAL?

Sun June 29th, 2014 4:20pm Washington Square Park, NYC
With the Pride March one block away, the park was festive and dressed in all colors of the rainbow reflecting the enthusiasm of the Parade goers.

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MOTIVE TO ACT:
A challenge to see if I’m capable to simply practice Yoga without any unnecessary motives in the midst of Intense distractions. I want to prove it’s possible to attain Yoga even in this age of material worship and spiritual decline.          -Nandiswara

Petal 5: I THIRST WHAT IS REAL?

Sat June 28th, 2014 6:40pm Washington Square Park, NYC
There was an air of suspense and excitement as people waited to welcome the hundreds of cyclists who were making their way down 6th ave to the fountain at Washington Square Park, in celebration of Pride week.

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Echo from The Cave: 1

Mon June 23rd, 2014 4:52am The Cave NYC

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Suddenly I gaze up

My breath escapes
as the first light of dawn
paints the sky in shades
of the mystical Twilight
that You love,
 

My Dearest Beloved


 -Anandamali

Petal 4: I THIRST WHAT IS REAL?

Sun June 22nd, 2014 4:40pm Central Park, NYCDSC_0204

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SALUTATION:

“Let there be a salutation to the holy first Lord (Śiva),
who taught the science of Haṭha Yoga.
Radiantly it shines forth,
like a stairway to the aspirant
who aims to climb up to the lofty heights of Rāja Yoga.”
-Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā 1-1

  
Translated by Sanatana

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Petal 3: I THIRST WHAT IS REAL?

Sat June 21st, 2014 4:40pm Union Square Park, NYCDSC_0168WITNESS:
In the glaring sunlight and heat, amongst the loud bustle of a music concert crowd at Union Square, the two disciples went beyond the duality of scorching heat and noise to create an atmosphere of silent stillness.                                                                          –YasodaDSC_0176

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On the way…

Petal 2: I THIRST WHAT IS REAL?

Sun June 15th, 2014 4:40pm Washington Square Park, NYC

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EXPERIENCE:
When I choose to fight rather than escape from challenges, something changes within. My capacity expanded and the mind became more focused. Agitations provide opportunity both in life and during Asana practices to meet the battle of the mind. Being a controlled environment, Asanas are perfect for the mind to learn not to habitually follow the ever changing mental states. The world becomes different as the result.                                             -Nandiswara

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Petal 1: I SIT IN BRAHMAN.

Sun June 8th, 2014 5pm Washington Square Park, NYCIMG_3528

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EXPERIENCE:
Withdrawing into stillness, the arms and legs of the world swirl around me in continuous dance. Moving yet not moving. As I loose myself in breath and in thought of the Master, I get the overwhelming feeling that it is God swirling around me and within me too.
Quietly I rejoice.    　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　-Sadhya                                                                    　　                                                         IMG_3531

One of the spectators was sketching during the Project Sahasrara.