SATCHITANANDA
This Sanskrit word steeped in the philosophical being of the Hindu tradition is one of the great conceptions of the ancient world, still relevant today. I have a personal interpretation of what this idea implies for all of us.
SAT: Existence, Being: We are here in this world. No discussion is possible without this essential fact as the central reality. We have this one unique chance to be here and participate in this life story.
CHIT: Consciousness, Awareness: our innate human ability to know we are here, to be aware of it; yet bound to our knowledge of it's ending, recognizing the fleeting nature and preciousness of life. Also, our ability for some control, choice and will in this existence with the responsibility that implies which was only instinctual before our species arrived upon the great tree of life.
ANANDA: Bliss, Ecstasy: the quiet joy in being alive on this planet at this time, to be able to celebrate that revelation and to keep it stamped upon our hearts as we make this journey full of light and darkness.
This three part concept defines the basis of our being, the foundation formula for seeing in the now: what it is and how it feels. The amazing fact that we are part of this lonely, miraculous planet that by sheer fortune allowed us to eventually walk upon it and to be able to do so with sensitivity, awareness and reason. To enjoy the absolute fortuitousness of it all.
This Sanskrit word steeped in the philosophical being of the Hindu tradition is one of the great conceptions of the ancient world, still relevant today. I have a personal interpretation of what this idea implies for all of us.
SAT: Existence, Being: We are here in this world. No discussion is possible without this essential fact as the central reality. We have this one unique chance to be here and participate in this life story.
CHIT: Consciousness, Awareness: our innate human ability to know we are here, to be aware of it; yet bound to our knowledge of it's ending, recognizing the fleeting nature and preciousness of life. Also, our ability for some control, choice and will in this existence with the responsibility that implies which was only instinctual before our species arrived upon the great tree of life.
ANANDA: Bliss, Ecstasy: the quiet joy in being alive on this planet at this time, to be able to celebrate that revelation and to keep it stamped upon our hearts as we make this journey full of light and darkness.
This three part concept defines the basis of our being, the foundation formula for seeing in the now: what it is and how it feels. The amazing fact that we are part of this lonely, miraculous planet that by sheer fortune allowed us to eventually walk upon it and to be able to do so with sensitivity, awareness and reason. To enjoy the absolute fortuitousness of it all.
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