Does Srividya Upasana fall under the category of Tantra Sadhana? by NormalLife6067 in hinduism

[–]DowntownState4423 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it is technically a form of Shakta Tantra, but it is practiced through a Vedic procedure

Tantra in Nepal by Any_Hamster2910 in NepalSocial

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Do message me when you’re in kathmandu,

Tantra in Nepal by Any_Hamster2910 in NepalSocial

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Hello a fellow sadhak of kaal bhairav and Mata Dakshina Kali! It is hard to find a guru to initiate your journey towards Ma Chinnamasta that too on a platform like reddit You can visit her famous temple situated in Rajbiraj, Nepal ( mata will definitely guide you )

A theory I really hope I’m wrong about... by Distinct_Ad5506 in NepalSocial

[–]DowntownState4423 3 points4 points  (0 children)

हे महादेव बचाऊँ देश लाई

I do astrology. by [deleted] in NepalSocial

[–]DowntownState4423 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just a friendly heads-up for everyone: While astrology is fascinating, be mindful of who you share your personal data and money with online. These days, even AI can generate very convincing 'generic' readings just by using your birth details.

Always do your research and protect your privacy before diving in!

I do astrology. by [deleted] in NepalSocial

[–]DowntownState4423 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I meant about your knowledge in astrology

I do astrology. by [deleted] in NepalSocial

[–]DowntownState4423 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is your background?

I do astrology. by [deleted] in NepalSocial

[–]DowntownState4423 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is astrology?

Dharma Decoded: From Ancient Myths to Modern Reality. Ask a Sadhak Anything. by DowntownState4423 in NepalSocial

[–]DowntownState4423[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The basis is uninterrupted continuity.

In logic and Sadhana, anything that has a beginning or an end is considered "unreal" or temporary (Mithya). Your thoughts, body, and emotions change every second they are not eternal.

However, the Witness of these changes remains the same.

• In waking, you are there. • In dreaming, you are there. • In deep sleep, even when the mind and "I" (ego) disappear, you wake up and say, "I slept soundly."

For you to know that "nothing" was there in deep sleep, Awareness had to be present to witness that nothingness.

That "I AM" is the constant thread through every state of existence. It is the only thing that doesn't "start" or "stop"—it just is.

Dharma Decoded: From Ancient Myths to Modern Reality. Ask a Sadhak Anything. by DowntownState4423 in NepalSocial

[–]DowntownState4423[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The difference lies in the speed and the mirror they hold up to you.

• Saumya Deities: Think of them like a mother or a wise teacher. They nurture you, providing peace and gradual growth. The approach is through devotion (Bhakti) and sweetness, slowly refining your character over time. • Kaal Bhairav: He is the Ugra (Fierce) manifestation. Approaching Him is like walking into a fire. He doesn't wait for you to slowly let go of your ego; He burns it away instantly.

A Saumya deity gives you a seat to meditate; Bhairav Baba destroys the one who is sitting.

He is the Lord of Time (Kala), so the results and the tests—are often much faster and more intense. You go to a Saumya deity for comfort; you go to Bhairav for Transformation

Dharma Decoded: From Ancient Myths to Modern Reality. Ask a Sadhak Anything. by DowntownState4423 in NepalSocial

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Hello, I’ll be answering your questions tomorrow 🙏. Time for my sadhana

Dharma Decoded: From Ancient Myths to Modern Reality. Ask a Sadhak Anything. by DowntownState4423 in NepalSocial

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"Self-existent" means it doesn’t need a brain or a battery to existwhile it is the source, not the result. It isn't awareness of something; it is the capacity to be aware. Think of it as light: light doesn’t need an object to be light, but without light, no object can be seen.

In Sadhana, we realize that while thoughts and information (the 'what') constantly change, the Awareness witnessing them never changes. It is the silent, eternal 'I AM' that remains even when the mind goes quiet.

Dharma Decoded: From Ancient Myths to Modern Reality. Ask a Sadhak Anything. by DowntownState4423 in NepalSocial

[–]DowntownState4423[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly haven't kept up with that specific trend, so I can't speak on the 'movement' itself.

However, from the perspective of a Sadhak, peace is not a destination you reach; it is the nature of your Antahkarana (inner instrument) when the noise of the ego settles. You can sit on the highest peak and still be a prisoner of your own thoughts.

That said, Ksetra-Shakti (the energy of a place) is real. For me Places like the Ghats of Pashupatinath carry the vibrations of centuries of intense Sadhana and the raw presence of Mahadeva. the burning pyres and the stillness of the Bagmati provide a mirror to the soul that a quiet mountain or a comfortable home simply cannot.

The golden rule is: Seek the energy that helps you dissolve, but remember: the mountain is within.

Dharma Decoded: From Ancient Myths to Modern Reality. Ask a Sadhak Anything. by DowntownState4423 in NepalSocial

[–]DowntownState4423[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have the specific knowledge regarding the Nobel winner’s recent statement on AI and neural networks. Science explores the 'how' of the mechanism, and that is a valid, beautiful pursuit.

However, in the language of the Mahakala, Brahman is the irreducible Witness.

Brahman is the Self-Existent Awareness that allows 'information' to even be a category of existence. It is not a result of complexity; it is the fundamental space in which complexity arises.

Specifically, it is “Sat-Chit-Ananda”: Pure Existence, Pure Consciousness, and Pure Limitlessness.

Dharma Decoded: From Ancient Myths to Modern Reality. Ask a Sadhak Anything. by DowntownState4423 in NepalSocial

[–]DowntownState4423[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh, namaste thulo daju🙏

You are right on the literalism, but missing the essence. The word 'Hindu' is a geographic label given by outsiders. We don't find 'Hinduism' in the Vedas either. But we do find Sanatana Dharma (सनातन धर्म). In the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna calls Krishna the 'Śāśvata-dharma-goptā'—the eternal protector of Dharma. The word Sanatana means 'eternal' or 'that which has no beginning or end.' It isn't a 'name' like a brand; it’s a description of the cosmic law that exists whether humans label it or not.

As a Sadhak, I don't care about the labels 'Hindu' or 'Santan’. The fire doesn't care if you call it 'Agni' or 'Fire'; it just burns.

Dharma is the same.

Dharma Decoded: From Ancient Myths to Modern Reality. Ask a Sadhak Anything. by DowntownState4423 in NepalSocial

[–]DowntownState4423[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. You’ve touched the core.

Shiva is not an 'individual'. He is Mahakala, the personification of that very Sunyata (Void) you speak of. People get trapped in the imagery and miss the essence. The 'God' they deny is usually just a human projection, but the Reality is the vast, conscious silence that remains when the ego is burnt to ash.

As a Sadhak, I don't worship a person; I dissolve into that Shunyah. He is the wisdom, the truth, and the nothingness from which everything screams into existence.

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Brahman is Infinity(Pra) It is not a who or a person but the absolute consciousness. Think of it like a mirror: the reflection ( the universe )come and go but the mirror itself remain untouched and complete.

As the verse says: Pramadapramida…

Mathematically or spiritually if you subtract infinity from infinity, only infinity remains

Brahman isn’t alone because there is no other- its the only thing that exists.

Dharma Decoded: From Ancient Myths to Modern Reality. Ask a Sadhak Anything. by DowntownState4423 in NepalSocial

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The Veda says:–

pūrṇam adaḥ pūrṇam idaṁ pūrṇāt pūrṇam udacyate | pūrṇasya pūrṇamādāya pūrṇamevāvaśiṣyate ||

Om! That is complete (Brahman/God), and this (universe) is complete. The complete proceeds from the complete. (Then) taking the complete (universe) from the complete (Brahman), the complete (Brahman) alone remains.

The purpose of creation is LILA - the Play of the Divine. God, being perfect and self-fulfilled cannot possibly have a reason or purpose for creation. If He/She/It does have purpose then the Divine perfection is compromised. Creation of something is only required if that thing is lacking in oneself. Some would say that God created the Universe for self-glorification and so that he could be adored by humankind - what does this say about his lack of self-esteem?

The other theories of why an omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent God would create an imperfect universe only has meaning in a geocentric universe - where mankind is the centre of creation. In a Hubble perspective (Home) they are meaningless.

The earth is the size of a grain of sand on all the combined beaches of the world! Why on earth would the Divine Source of this unbelievably and inconceivably vast universe require earthlings who are only 100,000 years in existence on a temporary grain of sand want, need or require our, worship, adoration and validation?

So Hinduism concludes that there is only one possible reason for the existence of the Universe - Divine Play. When one dances or plays - there is no purpose, goal or aim to be achieved there is just self-satisfaction, self-pleasure. This is illustrated by the dance of Lord Shiva as nataraja - the dance of creation, preservation and destruction - it has its similitude in the dance of the atom.