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Parvati’s high breast prevents even her chin from knowing her lover’s affairs—metaphorical of complete absorption in divine love. May she protect you.
One beloved is within, another new one is outside and tempting. The confused woman wonders, “What do I do?” She asks mother and others. A depiction of...
Do not eat alone, worry alone, travel alone, or stay awake when others sleep. A practical guide to community living, empathy, and caution.
The proud bird Chātaka lives in the forest and either dies of thirst or waits only for Indra’s rain. It never begs lesser waters. Symbol of pride and ...
The same proud bird (Chātaka) lives peacefully, begging only from the divine (Indra), never stooping to the lowly. A metaphor of high self-worth and d...
One must walk the path of dharma alone—there’s no helper in righteousness. Even if someone aids externally, it is only by understanding the rule onese...
The only flaw in self-control is that others perceive it as weakness. When a person is patient and forgiving, they are wrongly assumed to be powerless...
The wise recognize that this “flaw” of patience is actually a great virtue. The world opens up to the patient and tolerant; they find access to all pl...
If one desires true well-being, one should not eat alone. Food should be shared with family or friends. Sharing cultivates community, gratitude, and r...
A single object appears differently to each observer: A corpse to a yogi, a woman to a lustful man, meat to a dog. Perception depends on the mind. Thi...
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