NEWSLETTER YOGTANTRAGAMA

Often while discussing aesthetics concepts in class I witness an uneasy silence and sudden introspective behavior which lends a serious demeanor to usually playful and naughty faces. Somewhere in our ‗will filled consciousness‘, to borrow a term from Schopenhauer we are so caught up with our mundane lives and desires that there is a total disconnect from the real self. Such discussions often take us away from our concocted comfort zones and bring us face to face with uneasy questions pertaining to existence and purpose of life. Many of us feel threatened and evade such uncomfortable situation by getting more and more enmeshed in the surrounding noise. But a time comes when one no longer can neglect the inner voices and its questionings. It is then that the seeker starts his/her journey usually by delving in philosophy where they hope to find answers to ever troubling questions. It is this unending quest which once started catches you by hand and leads you from various labyrinths opening multiple vistas and introduces you to a mysterious world of spiritual awakening. It is this door that we hope to knock at and enter with the blessings of our guru and mentor Swami Parannad Tirth, a door which ultimately opens to our own hearts. With myriad contributions from scholars and seekers we at YTA try to assimilate various thought processes and put them forth for the benefit of our readers.

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