Kashmir Shaivism Unclothed

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Kashmir Shaivism Snips by Virendra Qazi with Lalla & Grace

 

“This philosophy is very relevant for present times. It inspires us

for both material and spiritual progress. It stresses positive

acceptance of material world rather than the philosophy of escapism.

Thus it can serve as a sound basis for organising our lives. We can

rather say that God has made man in His own image. It is His Own Maya

Shakti which makes man to see differently. Therefore, real joy can be

gained as we live in this world and go about our work. Avoiding

suppression and denial like great puritans, we should exercise

moderation in living and turning away from the ambition of wealth,

power and pleasures of senses. This will prepare us for the inward

journey to realise God.”

 

 

When you eat too much,you forget your truth,and fasting makes you

conceited,so eat with some discipline,and consciously. Bean ordinary

human being.Then the door will open,and you'll recognize the

way.Lalla, be moderate!~Lalla

 

 

 

The soul, like the moon,is new, and always new again.And I have seen

the oceancontinuously creating.Since I scoured my mindand my body, I

too, Lalla,am new, each moment new.My teacher told me one thing,Live

in the soul.When that was so,I began to go naked,and dance*.~Lalla

* "She is most well known for wandering and dancingnaked as she sang

her songs. In the ecstatic line of thehassids and the sufis she joined

the pure joy of existence,and so completely merged with it that the

bare form of"Lalla," whom she often addresses, seemed clothingenough.

Her awareness observes the body, but is notidentified with it."

(Coleman Barks)Lalla, from "Naked Song"Versions by Coleman

BarksMaypop 1992

 

 

 

“We may enjoy tasteful worldly objects as per the tradition but

consider or ponder over their origin from "the Divine Glory". This

will enable us to look for God in every individual, see everything as

His creation, etc., leading to maximum love and harmony.”

 

~ Virendra Qazi

 

 

With passionate practicesI held the reins secure on my mindand made

the breath one column.Then the new moon's clearnectar descended into

me,nothing pouring into Nothing.~Lalla

 

 

 

Lord, you existas me. Your power moves,and I start walking.A prior

impulse is the only differencebetween us. Other than that,everything

I am is You.~Lalla

 

 

~ all photos: Grace Olivia

 

 

Love,

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