“Are you talking about the origin of the universe as zero and the distance across the universe as infinity?” – I suggested another canvas to portray our pictures on. “In time or in space?” – Eva again repeated her question, determined to play the game of life real precise. “Both! In fact, the two are [...]
Posts from ‘December, 2008’
Infinity Symbol and Concept of Zero – The Absolute Zero
“OK, what all did you study about infinity symbol in school… and the concept of zero – absolute zero?” – I wanted to know what Eva was already up to. “If a thing has no beginning, it is zero; and if no end, it is infinity.” – She didn’t take a single second to answer. [...]
Tantra versus Eighth Step of Yoga: Samadhi aka Deep Meditation
“For tantra being one is the way. To yoga, it’s the end point, which it calls Samadhi – all separation unified in a state of deep meditation!” – I announced the final chapter of my assessment to Eva. Samadhi through Meditation “Something like the unified field theory in physics?” – She went amused. “Yes, the [...]
Tantra versus Seventh Step of Yoga: Dhyana aka Concentration
“From being interested tantra moves forward to being involved. Yoga would naturally move from intending to attending, naming it Dhyana as its seventh step. Now what is the difference between attending and getting involved?” – I asked Eva as I told her what context I was asking this in. “I think the two perspectives are [...]
Tantra versus Sixth Step of Yoga: Dharana aka Intending
“Tantra values interest. Yoga values intending and establishes it as its sixth step as Dharana.” – I proceeded further. “Do you ever need to intend if you are really interested in a thing to do?” – Eva went meditative. “I salute thee.” – I halted and performed the full army action of salute. She started [...]
Tantra versus Fifth Step of Yoga: Pratyahara aka Detachment
“Tantra advocates involvement. Yoga advocates pratyahara or withdrawal from sensual pleasure, which it declares as its fifth step. And nothing can be deadlier to play the game of life like dead men walking than this fifth one is.” – I took my assessment further. “Yes, withdrawal certainly is dangerous; but why on earth did they [...]
Tantra versus Fourth Step of Yoga: Pranayama aka Breathing Techniques
“Again tantra cares the least, but yoga does value pranayama or breathing techniques a lot. And let me tell you all before you take an action on it. Right?” – I made Eva postpone her program of practicing what she learned till she learned it full. “Right!” – She immediately agreed. “Now it’s meant to [...]
Tantra versus Third Step of Yoga: Yoga Asanas aka Basic Yoga Poses and Yoga Positions
“Tantra has them not; but in yoga, next come yoga asanas, or basic yoga poses and yoga positions. This is one step of yoga that has overshadowed the rest as far as its publicity is concerned. People have started associating yoga mainly with these postures only. Just say the name to yourself and the first [...]
Tantra versus Second Step of Yoga: Niyama aka Discipline
“Unlike Tantra, the second step of Yoga is Niyama. They mean discipline and are five in number.” – I looked at Eva’s face to check if she was finding it interesting or not. “What all are these Niyama?” – she was absorbed. “The discipline of cleanliness, contentment, austerity, self-study and surrender to God!” – I [...]
Yama aka Abstinence: The First Step of Yoga
“The first step of Yoga is Yama. Now Yama is basically abstinence, you know!” – I talked as we walked. “Abstinence from?” – Eva went curious. “From everything… bad and good! From violence, from lying, from stealing, from indulging…” – I had to leave my sentence incomplete as she interrupted in between. “There is nothing [...]
