Message #43909

[guest587]

Yes. I was inclined to share because Mantras are like music. Music being vibrations, have a certain ability to affect.

This is in Pali, which is not Sanskrit.

Pali is considered sacred, but is not as old as Sanskrit.

"Pali (/ˈpɑːli/) is a Middle Indo-Aryan liturgical language on the Indian subcontinent. It is widely studied because it is the language of the Buddhist Pāli Canon or Tipiṭaka as well as the sacred language of Theravāda Buddhism."

I hope it helps others who find values in mantras or are interested in learning something new.

I think between chanting the Lord Rama mantra Swami V has provided me, listening to this, praying to God and being around close friends in person- able to hug and vent and laugh, I am feeling all the better.

I think there is a great transition happening in my life behind the scenes I am not able to fully see or understand. There's a sensitivity to others around me, and I seem to be discouraged by the coldness of others from what might just be chalked up as- "city living."

I know the times we find ourselves in there is much strife, and much division- some of the division is perpetuated by the institutions that pretend to fight against it. Our media and politicians keep identity politics alive which is a type of slavery- our system is destructive, and if you try to play their game you will get burnt. I see it as a strategic positioning for the dawning of a new age. I don't think we've reached critical mass, and so- we can expect tough times ahead.

I really think though, this is a continued opportunity to grow closer to the things we believe in. For me, that is practicing kindness. A part of that means dispelling hatred. But sometimes our desire for goodwill can be stamped out by anothers ability to hate- living the drama in their head instead of correctly interpreting events unfolding before them. This is an agitated state that is intentionally exploited.

It has put me a little on edge but I find counting my blessings and practicing the things I've mentioned previously- help reset when going back into the city and being forced to interact with the world.