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The masked dance is a sacred ritual that has been practiced in Nepal for centuries. It carries an ancient system of performance art intertwining mythical, human and godly figures combined with stories told in a theatrical style, helping to portray the sacred, mundane and enlightened realities. The mask allows the dancer to enter into a dreamlike state, where they can enact any myth, legend, drama, literature, poetry, dance, and music. Masked dances evoke a range of emotions. The dancers, who wear elaborate masks, are said to have shape-shifting abilities, and the dance is performed with a vital spiritual significance. It is a psychosomatic experience that allows the dancer and the observers to connect with their subconscious minds and tap into a higher level of consciousness. It is a spectacular spectacle and can be intimidating to watch. This is a way to explore strange realms and experience the raw, unconscious form of the universe. The mask is used as a tool to idealize space and c...

K alid asa was a classical Sanskrit writer who is believed to have lived in the 4 th or 5 th century CE . He is one of the most celebrated authors in Sanskrit literature and his works include plays , poems , and ep ics . The most famous works of Kalidasa include the plays Abhijnanashakuntalam (The Recognition of Shakuntala), Vikramorvashiya (The Urvashi of Vikram), and Malavikagnimitram (Malavika and Agnimitra). His poems include the epic Raghuvamsa (The Dynasty of Raghu) and the love poem Meghaduta (The Cloud Messenger). Kalidasa's work is unique for its beautiful and poetic language, as well as for its insights into human psychology and the natural world. His plays are particularly known for their nuanced portrayal of human emotions, while his poems are celebrated for their lyrical and descriptive qualities. Kalidasa's work often explores the inner workings of the human mind, delving into topics such as love, jealousy, and betrayal. His ...

Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet, jurist, theologian, and Sufi mystic. Rumi's poems, which are written in Persian, have been translated into many of the world's languages.  Rumi's poetry is characterized by its spiritual and mystical themes. His poems often explore the themes of love, loss, and yearning. Rumi's work is also known for its use of imagery and metaphor. Rumi was born in 1207 in what is now Afghanistan. He was raised in a Sufi household and received a traditional Muslim education. Rumi's father was a theologian and jurist, and his mother was a spiritual teacher. Rumi's family moved to Konya, Turkey, when he was 12 years old. It was there that Rumi began his religious studies. He also began to write poetry during this time. Rumi married and had children, but his wife died young. This loss deeply affected Rumi, and he began to write more about love and loss. Rumi met a man named Shams-e Tabrizi. Rumi and Shams became close friends, and Rumi began t...

Developing awareness is key to an integral health. Let’s say there is a Bulb in a room. As we turn it ON, the light travels in all directions. It spreads across the room instantaneously. Awareness is this act of turning on the light of consciousness. As more awareness flows in our mind, body, and breath; we are peaceful, clear, loving, tactful, motivated, and joyous. When our awareness grows; we might experience self-awareness, natural awareness, and integral awareness of our living experience. With natural awareness, we access a state of ease and not disease. Awareness is the key to a harmonious life. When we are awakened to the natural presence of awareness, we can live a life of wholeness.

the eyes are dancing, my friend to be found in your sight  the Gazelle is running, my friend  a sight is a glimpse of divine I rain with tears, my friend in silence, the drunkard smiles how near you are so far, my friend  here in my heart, there in the sky  tonight I am by the sea, my friend  tomorrow in your arms  the breath is sailing, my friend  to the marvellous stars  encircling space, my friend  Oh! graceful craft  let me kiss your hand, my friend  I surrender to One heart  where will you take me, my friend  wherever I see only you are  the Gazelle is running, my friend  a sight is a glimpse of divine

Art by Adarsha Bhattarai I look around to find you  here and there  searching for you  following your fragrance even when my eyes are incapable  my heart feels your presence  beloved, this vacuum  is a loving embrace  enveloping all the sun and the moon  are witness  of the longing heart  spinning  whirling  swinging  the space wraps around the earth  the wind wraps around the body  the body wraps around you  you are all  then I forget and again I look around to find you  here and there  searching for you  spinning  whirling  swinging  twirling to qyou