The Ego Friendly Banter
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The Ego Friendly Banter
Dear all,
Over time, I keep encountering texts that feel too valuable to remain unseen, yet I’m always aware of the limits of time, energy, and attention. I share what I can, as honestly and carefully as possible.
Recently, I came across a nineteenth-century Sanskrit poetry anthology preserved in public archives (Government of India). It contains short poems, hymns, and reflective verses, many of them astonishingly clear, psychologically sharp, and deeply instructive about life, desire, conduct, and inner freedom. Most of these compositions are no longer in circulation and, to the best of my knowledge, are not available online today.
I’ve begun studying these verses slowly and translating them myself, verse by verse, with care. This is a demanding process, but one I find worthwhile. The poems range from ethical and psychological reflections to devotional hymns and contemplative teachings rooted in classical Indian thought.
I’ll be sharing these translations along with brief commentaries on my blog:
www.lettersfromshirdi.com/
If you feel drawn to reading them, you’re most welcome. My hope is simply that these teachings find their way to those who may need them, and that they offer clarity, steadiness, or reflection where it’s needed.
With warmth,
P
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Friendly Reminder 🌸
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The sequence with 24 Gurus of Datta from Upanishad Ganga! It has English subtitles as well.
https://youtu.be/tdCbcgRifD8?si=FwI7P...
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Dear all,
Here’s a wonderful article on 24 Gurus of Lord Dattatreya. He is a beacon of non-dual wisdom & Guru Tattva (Guru Consciousness), commonly called The Universal Guru & is a reincarnation of Hindu Trinity - Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh - the creator, operator, & liberator of the cosmos. As my Guru comes from this lineage, today, which marks the birth of Lord Dattatreya, is very special for me. I pray that all of you find the true teacher within & all around you. The One who watches. The One who guides. The One who frees.
himalayaninstitute.org/online/the-24-gurus-of-datt…
You can find his teachings in these life changing texts:
• The Avadhūta Gītā, which reveals the Self as ever-free, untouched, without beginning or end.
www.holybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/Song-of-the-A…
• The Jīvanmukta Gītā, which describes what it means to live in the world without losing the centre.
www.scribd.com/book/541878457
I’ve been writing a reflective series on His Gurus on my blog here: lettersfromshirdi.com/the-twenty-four-mirrors/
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All bhakti, all jñāna, all tapasya, even our suffering, is simply the dismantling of the tiny self so the real Self can stand up. Moving toward God or Guru is never about becoming subordinate contrary to what we see around ourselves these days, it’s using their guidance as the steady helm until your own clarity wakes up. You recognise someone’s wisdom as greater only because your present mind isn’t enough, and that honesty is what breaks the ego. The path asks for devotion first, surrender next, and then the recognition that the devotee, the deity, the guru and the Self were never two. Faith in other is faith in yourself. The path teaches a lot as it has to but discernment makes it easier!
Lose yourself, you’ll find yourself!
Love,
P🌸♥️
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This meditation comes from the Zen master Hakuin Ekaku, who once pushed himself into complete burnout after years of overworking and intense practice. Exhausted, anxious, and unable to rest, he sought help from a reclusive Taoist hermit named Hakuyū. Hakuyū taught him a very simple healing technique: a warm, melting “butter ball” placed at the top of the head, slowly flowing down through the body, relaxing each area and bringing the mind back into awareness. Hakuin practiced it daily and recovered so deeply that he later said this method gave him strength throughout his life.
This meditation helped me during a time when I was completely overworked in my corporate job. It’s very easy, and works beautifully for anxiety, tension, and a scattered mind. Here’s the guided version by @kynanmeditation I personally recommend. The effects will almost be instant.
Disclaimer: This is a relaxation technique, not a medical treatment. Please consult a professional for any health concerns.
https://youtu.be/zZvFOGXZ_nw?si=IcZrQ...
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One of my favourite poems by Bhartrihari, a 5th-century Indian poet-philosopher best known for the Śatakatraya: three sets of one hundred verses on love (Śṛṅgāra Śataka), ethics (Nīti Śataka), and renunciation (Vairāgya Śataka). Recommend! ♥️🙏🏼🌸
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For those interested in contemplative traditions, this is an excellent lecture series on The Hundred Verses of Advice. The root text, composed by Padampa Sangye, is one of the most succinct distillations of Indian–Tibetan wisdom literature, direct instructions for cultivating discernment, ethical clarity, and inner steadiness. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s commentary is rigorous, and deeply informed by a lifetime of study and meditative realisation. Although the text is classical, the playlist presents each verse in clear, contemporary language like I love without losing the nuance.
Link for audio, video recordings, slides, texts:
www.dropbox.com/sh/m2p7m63c0mg39sn/AACOzmOR3v2kPv6…
Just lectures:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH...
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The guru can show you the path, give you the tools, teach you all practices but it is YOU who has to walk the path, use the tools, & apply the wisdom.
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Grateful to all of you & each one of the trillions of cells you embody for joining me here. Thank you 🙏🏼 On that note, here’s a little meditation you can do everyday & witness miraculous changes in your health, longevity, & vitality. Please accept the offering and gratitude with open heart.
https://youtu.be/IxZ4T4cMfY4?si=XHSZ9...
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