The capacity to penetrate the meaning of words lies in the receptivity of the inner centre, not in the structure of speech... (Agni Yoga §248)

What about patriotism? Love of one’s country is a normal and healthy feeling. As Krishnamacharya used to say: if you do not love your country, how can you love the whole planet? You cannot love others if you do not love yourself. In normal circumstances, a person will love most his or her childhood surroundings. An European misses the play of the ( Read more... )

"Ne combattez l'opinion de personne ; songez que, si l'on voulait dissuader les gens de toutes les absurdités auxquelles ils croient, on n'en aurait pas fini, quand on atteindrait l'âge de Mathusalem."
(Arthur Schopenhauer / 1788-1860 / Aphorismes sur la sagesse dans la vie)

"Certains appellent cette carte La Maison Dieu. Elle représente les constructions physiques et mentales qui n'ont pas des bases solides. La tour n'est pas seulement négative, elle donne une leçon. Les fabrications mentales complexes doivent s'écrouler. Il faut casser nos murs mentaux et y voir à travers. Jean Tinguely a fait symboliquement une ( Read more... )

"It is thought by some Vulcan sociologists that this failure to differentiate between representation and reality has been responsible for most, if not all, of your human wars and private violence, either directly or indirectly. Whether or not this is the case, the phenomenon is one that generates distaste in some observers. The distinction is so ( Read more... )