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[beautifulmud]

The Tiger, the living symbol of strength and power, generally inspires fear and respect. Tigers' compelling dynamism, intense activity, independence and curiosity about others make them irresistible, persons of multiple charms; Tigers attract followers and admirers. The Tiger has a regal quality and is courageous, active and self-assured; he makes

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[paintbrawler]

MUTHA FUCK'N PABST BLUE RIBBON!

we win!

[immortalrite]

Hmmm... there is actually a far Eastern metaphor known as "riding the tiger." It means to be able to use a destructive force in the world to one's own advantage without being harmed by it. In an age of dissolution and chaos, this skill has become particularly relevant. If one can manage to stay on the proverbial tiger's back, the theory is that eventually it will tire and no longer be a threat to the rider, then you can kill it. There is a similar expression in ancient Hinduism known as Karma Yoga in Sanskrit, or "the yoga of action" (as opposed to Jnana Yoga or "the yoga of contemplation"). It implies being able to remain in a type of spiritual peace while one participates in the world. If one can achieve this, one can find freedom from attachment to emotion, sense-perception, and all other forms of selfish desire. The spiritual intoxication (Atman, the individual piece of Brahman) is prevalent throughout all of one's actions and one is no longer harmed or controlled by the chaotic world of what is called samsara in Sanskrit. This