acintya

This blog is a space for my personal reflections and ideas. While I strive for accuracy, please be aware that my opinions may sometimes be incorrect or subject to error. I apologize in advance for any misinformation. There's something curious about human nature. You can tell someone "You're already free from the very things that worry you most," and they'll often respond with "Interesting!" — then immediately return to worrying about those exact things.  Why? Sometimes I wonder: is this teaching not for everyone, or am I just so fond of it that I want everyone to discover what I've found meaningful? There's something humbling about watching people walk away from what feels like the most liberating insight imaginable. But then I remember what the texts say. The Vivekachudamani opens with this striking verse: दुर्लभं त्रयमेवैतद्देवानुग्रहहेतुकम् । मनुष्यत्वं मुमुक्षुत्वं महापुरुषसंश्रयः ॥ ३ ॥ "These three things are rare and come through divi...