यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत | अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्यहम् ||

Sanskrit: सत्त्वं रजस्तम इति गुणाः प्रकृतिसंभवाःTranslation: Purity, passion, and inertia - these qualities arise from nature.Explanation: This explains the influence of the three modes of material nature on human behavior and consciousness.

The Three Gunas

Sanskrit: नैनं छिन्दन्ति शस्त्राणि नैनं दहति पावकः | न चैनं क्लेदयन्त्यापो न शोषयति मारुतः ||Translation: Weapons cannot cleave him, nor can fire burn him; water cannot wet him, nor can wind dry him.Description: Lord Krishna explains the indestructible nature of the soul, which transcends physical harm.

The Soul's Immortality

Sanskrit: कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन | मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि ||Translation: You have a right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions. Never consider yourself the cause of the results of your activities, nor be attached to inaction.Description: Lord Krishna emphasizes the importance of performing one's duty without attachment to the outcome, promoting selfless action.

The Right to Action, Not to Results

Sanskrit: ज्ञानं तेऽहं सविज्ञानमिदं वक्ष्याम्यशेषतः | यज्ज्ञात्वा नेह भूयोऽन्यज्ज्ञातव्यमवशिष्यते ||Translation: I shall now declare unto you fully this knowledge, both phenomenal and noumenal, by knowing which nothing more remains to be known in this world.Description: Lord Krishna promises to impart the supreme knowledge that leads to the ultimate truth, eradicating ignorance.

Knowledge and Ignorance

Sanskrit: समोऽहं सर्वभूतेषु न मे द्वेष्योऽस्ति न प्रियः | ये भजन्ति तु मां भक्त्या मयि ते तेषु चाप्यहम् ||Translation: I am equally present in all beings; there is no one hateful or dear to Me. But those who worship Me with devotion, they are in Me and I in them.Description: Lord Krishna teaches the equality of all souls before Him and the special connection with those who are devoted.

Equality in Success and Failure

Sanskrit: यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत | अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्यहम् ||Translation: Whenever there is a decline in righteousness, O Bharata, and a rise of unrighteousness, then I send forth Myself.Description: Lord Krishna explains His purpose for incarnation - to restore dharma (righteousness) whenever it declines.

The Divine Incarnation

Sanskrit: मन्मना भव मद्भक्तो मद्याजी मां नमस्कुरु | मामेवैष्यसि सत्यं ते प्रतिजाने प्रियोऽसि मे ||Translation: Fix your mind upon Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. You will come to Me; this is My promise, for you are very dear to Me.Description: Lord Krishna describes the path of Bhakti Yoga, emphasizing devotion as a means to realize God.

The Path of Devotion

Sanskrit: पश्य मे पार्थ रूपाणि शतशोऽथ सहस्रशः | नानाविधानि दिव्यानि नानावर्णाकृतीनि च ||Translation: Behold, O Partha, My forms by the hundreds and thousands, diverse, divine, of various colors and shapes.Description: Lord Krishna reveals His cosmic form, showing Arjuna the vastness and diversity of His divine manifestations.

The Universal Form

Sanskrit: सर्वकर्माणि मनसा सन्न्यस्यास्ते सुखं वशी | नवद्वारे पुरे देही नैव कुर्वन्न कर्मणि ||Translation: Having given up all works in the mind, the embodied soul sits happily, controlling all the senses, within the city of nine gates, not acting or causing action.Description: Lord Krishna explains the mental renunciation of actions, leading to inner peace.

The Yoga of Renunciation

Sanskrit: द्वौ भूतसर्गौ लोकेऽस्मिन्दैव आसुर एव च | दैवो विस्तरशः प्रोक्त आसुरं पार्थ मे शृणु ||Translation: There are two types of created beings in this world - the divine and the demoniac. I have already explained the divine at length; now hear from Me about the demoniac, O Partha.Description: Lord Krishna distinguishes between divine qualities that lead to liberation and demonic tendencies that lead to bondage.

The Divine and Demonic Natures

Here are 10 significant verses from the Bhagavad Gita spoken by Lord Krishna, with their original Sanskrit text, followed by an English translation...

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A. C. Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. A. C. Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. A. C. Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

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Bhagavad-Gita As It Is

that I can make my ideas, learnings and thoughts as my journal.

Today I Learned...

that I can use my own journal to1. Earn money2. Inspire people3. Heal me from trauma4. To regulate my mood5. Build my habit

that I can sell gold and make it as my business.

Today I Learned

to stop myself and reset my focus.

to add I am in control in my daily affirmations.

that I can create a book about battling boredom/loneliness with randomness.

that you can save a lot of money by reading.

that I can dream of a self help cafe where healing, self care and good habit building initiatives can be done.

that I like to enroll in a course for REAL ESTATE.

that 1% improvement on what you do everyday can cause a great impact on your life. Thank you James Clear for your atomic habits.

that I can put the quotes in deepstash from anime characters.

With the simple power of listening now, we can transform our relationships, our families, and our world for the better, ear by ear.

Conscious listening creates understanding.

That I can create my own affirmations.

TODAY I LEARNED...

that detachment doesn't mean you own nothing; it means that nothing owns you.

That I can cook "Pinangat". This is how I did it:1 cup water6 pcs. calamansi6 to 8 pcs. Ripe tomatoes slice pahaba1 medium red onion slice pahaba1 thumb size ginger strip4 pieces sili panigang(green long peppers)4 tsp fish sauce3/4 tsp. SaltDash of ground pepperPinch of sugar Arrange half of the slices of onions, tomatoes, ginger in the base of the pan. Put the fish on top of the ingredient.Put Onions and tomatoes on the top of fishPut salt, ground pepper, fish sauce.Simmer for 2 to 5 min. At medium heat.Put calamansi extractPut the peppersPut the sugar to tasteSimmer 2 to 3 min.

That i can use Samsung Health to improve and track my emotional wellbeing as well as help me start habits like meditation and mindful breathing.

Looking at the ceiling, I created this collection to build up an archive of my learnings and thoughts everyday

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“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.”

Stoicism is an ancient Greek and Roman philosophy that teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means to overcome destructive emotions, focusing on living in accordance with nature and reason. It emphasizes the practice of virtue as the highest good, where one's peace of mind comes from understanding what is within one's control—namely, one's own judgments and actions—and accepting what is not.

First of All, What Is Stoicism?

Lucius Annaeus Seneca (c. 4 BC – AD 65) was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist, and tutor to the Roman emperor Nero. (We can talk about that crazy violin playing dude later)Known for his philosophical works, Seneca wrote extensively on ethics, with a focus on practical wisdom for living a good life.

Who Is This Seneca Guy?

Some things seem to be woven into being human. That is one reason why this ancient quote is still relatable in this day and age. Seneca hi-lights the psychological aspect of suffering—how much of our distress stems from our fears, anxieties, and imagined scenarios rather than from what is actually happening.Being cognizant of that distress can aid us in our moments of vulnerability.

How Can We Interpret The Quotes Meaning From This Century?

Personally, I will keep this mentality. Instead of focusing on how bad something could be, I will devote my energy into the reality of the situation.Will a quote from Ancient Rome change your perspective? Does this leave you with more questions and pondering? Want to go deeper? What is reality and how do we know what is bad or good? Welcome to philosophy!

Are You A Stoic?

Exploring the famous quote from Seneca…

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A Stoic Take - Seneca on imagination vs. reality

I had set my heart on shadows and followed a lie

Our enemies can often correct our faults by their disparagement, just as the flattery of friends can corrupt us

Let this be a warning, so that none of us may ascribe it to our own doing if we find that others, whose ways we wish to see reformed, are corrected by the words we speak

It was misery to feel myself so weak a victim of these human emotions, although we cannot escape them, since they are the natural lot of mankind, and so I had the added sorrow of being grieved by my own feelings, so that I was tormented by a twofold agony

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Confessions of Saint Augustine Book IX

Men even procure for themselves the pleasure of this life by means of pain, not unexpected pain which comes upon them uninvited, but pain which they deliberately induce for themselves

It remained silent and afraid, for as much as the loss of life itself it feared the stanching of the flow of habit, by which it was wasting away to death

I was beside myself with madness that would bring me sanity. I was dying a death that would bring me life. I knew the evil that was in me, but the good that was soon to be born in me I did not know

The mind commands the hand to move and is so readily obeyed that the order can scarcely be distinguished from its execution. Yet the mind is mind and the hand is part of the body. But when the mind commands the mind to make an act of will, these two are one and the same and yet the order is not obeyed

I probed the hidden depths of my soul and wrung its pitiful secrets from it, and when I mustered them all before the eyes of my heart, a great storm broke within me, bringing with it a great deluge of tears

Confessions of Saint Augustine Book VIII

The beauty you see in everything is a reflection of the beauty in you

The saying “you are what you eat” is extremely common typically used to promote healthy habits. This phrase is commonly used but provides deeper insight to the truths of the reality we live in. In the same way you eat good to feel good you must see good to be good. If you occupy your time being intoxicated by others emotional turmoil you will come to find yourself being the subject of others such observations. Furthermore, the belief “all women are _____” or “all men are ____” will be sure to result in confirmation of what you define as normal.

You Are What You Eat You Are What You See

What stands in the way becomes the way

For many this concept will be hard to grasp, not because it is complex rather because it challenges the sturdy walls of false confidence that have been built on assumption of being better than someone else. For a moment think back to being a child when there were no opinions just curiousty. The guiding hand of an adult was the only safeguard from knowing what is wrong or not. The mental purity as a child made it very challenging to perceive that there is negativity in the world. However, as adults this concept can be revisited and understood more in depth

The Negativity You See In Things Is A Reflection Of Yours

In a governed society it is hard to blur the sharp lines we seem to have defined between “good” or “bad”. In government “good” is essentially keep giving us money stay within the boundaries we have set, don’t run traffic lights and we won’t break into your home by force and strip you of your freedom as long as we deem fit. This binary view, while fundamental to keep “peace” is nothing more than a man made perspective on the correct behavior of another man. You can live a life of charity, love, compassion but forget to make payments to your government and will be deemed “bad” by society.

There Is No Bad Or Good

The ancient hermetic principle of cause and effect is key to understanding the truths behind every person. There is no such thing as personality, the root “persona” means mask. Essentialy the way of life and our “likes and dislikes” are merely protections in place of our unbiased purity to function safely in a corrupted society. The behaviors of every individual are due to a cause and effect principle this is the way of adaption, evolution, and survival. All the things we dislike are projections of the things we are deep inside but wish not to have manifest physically, thus allowing it

There Is No Chance Only Cause And Effect

Man does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the shadow conscious.

We all came into this world crying, well aware of the sadness, greed, anger, and injustices that corrupt this world. However being aware that these are indeed corruptions, results from grievances done unto one another the truth can be revealed. The truth that deep down we wish to live in a society where we do not have to wear a mask and can lower our walls to be fully immersed as we were as children. I invite you to no longer disregard things you dislike rather to ponder as to what causes led to this result and realize we are not so different ourselves. Choose good and good will choose you.

Find The Good In All Things And The Good In You Will Magnify

Choose good

"Don't let yourself be blinded by fear or anger. Everything is only as it is."

"The sun rises today and sets again. A flower that bloomed in the morning, falls from its stem. The sun sets today and rises again. Flowers bloom to fill the land, but not the flowers of yesterday...

"If you could see everything but couldn't change any of it, or if you could live in freedom in darkness... Which do you think is more fortunate? I think it might not be that bad living in the dark, remembering the light."

"Just live normally. You'll be better off if you can catch some fish. Dig up the caves so you can set sail whenever you need to. It wouldn't be easy. But you have an endless amount of time ahead of you."

"People derive their happiness in a variety of ways, even though it might seem cruel."

“Make sure to remember, every person and place has a right to exist. It is true for you too, the entire world, as a whole, is your home.”

Mushishi is praised for its artistic elegance, philosophical depth, and unique narrative style. It’s a serene, almost meditative experience that's unlike any other anime!

ENDLESS DARKNESS They live on the shadowy border between the possible and the impossible-ancient life-forms known as mushi. Rare is the individual who can see them, but those with that special ability, the mushishi, can counter the creatures' deadly effects on humans. After a young boy is orphaned in the forest, he is saved by a reclusive female mushishi. But the lake near the mushishi's home holds a deadly secret, and the boy must find out what it is before his only friend is lost forever.

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This book provides a framework for understanding the universe, the nature of reality, and personal transformation, based on seven foundational principles.

The Kybalion

"The All is Mind; the Universe is Mental."Everything originates in thought or consciousness. The universe itself is a mental construct, and your mind shapes your reality.

The Principle of Mentalism

"As above, so below; as below, so above."There is harmony between different planes of existence (spiritual, mental, physical). Understanding one level helps you understand the others.

The Principle of Correspondence

"Nothing rests; everything moves; everything vibrates."Everything in the universe is in constant motion, vibrating at different frequencies. By changing your vibration, you can change your reality.

The Principle of Vibration

"Everything is dual; everything has poles."Opposites are the same thing differing only in degree (e.g., hot and cold are both temperature). Understanding this helps you reconcile opposites and transform negative experiences.

The Principle of Polarity

"Everything flows, out and in; everything has its tides."Life operates in cycles and patterns. By understanding and working with these rhythms, you can navigate life more effectively.

The Principle of Rhythm

"Every cause has its effect; every effect has its cause."Nothing happens by chance. By becoming the "cause" in your life, you can consciously create the outcomes you desire.

The Principle of Cause and Effect

"Gender is in everything; everything has its Masculine and Feminine Principles."Creation arises from the interplay of masculine (active) and feminine (receptive) energies, which exist in all things, including thoughts and actions.

The Principle of Gender

Self-Understanding: The book aims to help individuals understand the universal laws governing existence so they can align themselves with these principles.Spiritual Growth: It provides tools for personal transformation by encouraging the reader to think, act, and live in harmony with these metaphysical laws.Practical Application: The Kybalion is not purely theoretical; it offers practical guidance for using these principles to influence your mental state, relationships, and circumstances.

Purpose of The Kybalion

Study the Principles: Reflect on each principle and how it applies to your life.Change Your Mindset: Use the Principle of Mentalism to shift your perception and thoughts toward positivity and possibility.Harness Correspondence: Draw parallels between your inner and outer worlds to create harmony.Embrace Flow: Work with the Principle of Rhythm to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.

How to Use The Kybalion

Rather than converting base metals into gold, Hermetic alchemists focused on elevating their mental forces to a higher level. The precepts of their philosophy remained shrouded in secrecy for more than 2,000 years, clouded by obscure language and dense allegories. This guide offers a modern interpretation of Hermetic doctrine, distilling its teachings into seven compelling principles that can be applied to self-development in daily life. For centuries, the legendary Egyptian man-god Hermes Trismegistus—regarded as the father of astrology, alchemy, and other magical arts—inspired writers and readers of occult literature. In 1908, the anonymous authors known as &quot;Three Initiates&quot; prepared this concise and engaging edition of the master's teachings. It outlines the Hermetic principles and then examines them in depth, offering direct quotations from the source material, followed by clear explanations. The best introduction to Hermeticism for beginners and adepts alike, this definitive edition of one of esoteric literature's classics explores principles relevant to any religious, spiritual, or magical tradition.

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If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as a Michaelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, “Here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well.”

If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.

Do each and every thing so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say how well you’re doing it.

Martin Luther King Jr.: Excellence and Greatness Are Habits

The Cognitive-Theoretic Model of the Universe (CTMU) unites cognition and reality into a single, cohesive framework. It bridges philosophy, logic, and science to explain the universe as a self-sustaining system.

What is the CTMU?

The CTMU isn’t a hypothesis tested against data; it’s a logical framework defining existence itself. It explains how observable phenomena—and observation itself—are possible.

More Than “Just a Theory”

Far from rejecting science, the CTMU expands it. By proposing that information—not matter—is the universe’s fundamental substance, the CTMU offers a metascientific foundation for inquiry.

The CTMU and Science

The CTMU is not merely descriptive but ontological. It defines the structural and operational principles of existence itself.

The CTMU is not “just philosophy.” It synthesizes philosophy, logic, and mathematics, integrating set theory, information theory, and empirical science to address reality’s fundamental nature.

Beyond Philosophy

The CTMU is not anti-science; it is metascience, explaining the logical structure of scientific inquiry and its relationship to reality.

While abstract, the CTMU has real-world implications. Viewing reality as informational transforms our approaches to decision-making, communication, and understanding interconnectedness.

Practical Value of the CTMU

The CTMU is a synthesis of disciplines, integrating philosophy, logic, and empirical science into a single explanatory framework.

The CTMU isn’t about belief—it’s grounded in logical necessity. It asks you to think critically about its self-evident principles and logical structure rather than accept it on faith.

No Blind Faith Required

The CTMU provides practical insights into the nature of thought, existence, and human purpose, bridging the gap between abstraction and application.

The CTMU isn’t blasphemous. It aligns with scripture, explaining divine logic and purpose through principles like universal interconnectedness, self-organization, and omniscience.

Aligning Science and Faith

The CTMU is not based on faith but on logic. It does not ask you to believe—it asks you to think.

Understanding the CTMU requires rethinking assumptions about reality. Addressing misconceptions encourages deeper engagement with its ideas, bridging gaps in science, philosophy, and faith.

Addressing Misconceptions

The CTMU is not an attack on religion but a way to understand the underlying logic of spirituality and its relationship to science and reality.

This post tackles common misconceptions about the CTMU, clarifying its foundations and purpose while addressing criticisms. It explains how the CTMU unifies cognition and reality as a revolutionary framework.

The Cognitive-Theoretic Model of the Universe (CTMU) is a groundbreaking framework designed to unify cognition and reality within a single, cohesive model. By bridging profound philosophical concepts with logical precision, it provides unique insights into the nature of the universe and the role of human cognition within it. As we’ve explored in previous posts in…

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