I said to myself, 'I want to die decently'.
Western people often see obscenity where there is only symbolism.
An examination of Indian Vedic doctrines shows that it is in tune with the most advanced scientific and philosophical thought of the West.
A Mantra is composed of certain letters arranged in definite sequence of sounds, of which the letters are the representative signs. To produce the designed effect, Mantra must be intoned in the proper way, according to rhythm and sound. . . a Mantra is a potent compelling force, a word of power.
I suppose I have a highly developed capacity for self-delusion, so it's no problem for me to believe that I'm somebody else.
According to Krishnamacharya , practice and knowledge must always go together. He used to say, practice without right knowledge of theory is blind. This is also because without right knowledge, one can mindfully do a wrong practice.
How come regional pandering only works in one direction, right? You never see a Southern politician trying to win votes in New York State by saying, 'I read books and make a mean vegan meatloaf. '
As long as you give my friend Jonah Lehrer a free pizza, I'll write a song about your restaurant.