Just a human being

Sankirtana is an ancient yoga of song and dance. The maha-mantra is sung to the rhythm of Mrdanga and Karatalas, and we dance to the spontaneous expression of the heart. #Jainitai

The purpose of this blog has been, for the most part, an attempt to articulate the intricacies of my personal philosophical and spiritual worldview. A view which has been formed by lifelong exposure to eastern philosophy and devotional mysticism. It has been a wild ride which I am thankful every single day to have been a part of. This view is like a loom of perception, tied to the mythologies and experiences of deep spiritual traditions. As such, it is known to me to be called "Tantra" or "Yoga"

I am, however, just like everyone else, learning to cope with the various ups and downs of life. The drama of being, the play of my life. I have been forced to adapt my practice and traditions to suit my circumstances and phase of life. Through this process, I have found that this view once properly integrated, has allowed me to settle into the reality of life as it is. Accepting anything and everything as part of the path towards perfection and enlightenment. This journey is profound in its simplicity. It is deep in its wisdom. Easy in its method. Full in its loving. Emptiness in its essence. It is the essential nature of what I call "Me".

The various ways in which I express that reality are all ancient and traditional methods past down through oral and literary traditions from India. This is my passion, my way, my service to life itself, whom I understand to be none other than Sri-Krsna.

I hope this blog has been somewhat clear, somewhat helpful, or if not that at least entertaining and perhaps poetic or beautiful. I am continuing to think of new ways to reach out and share practices, the wisdom of the east, and my experiences as a yogin. Most of all, however, I wish to share with you all the value of being a simple and compassionate human being, without any need of grandiose attainments or mystic perfections.

If you meet me in person, you will only find a beach-loving surfer, obsessed with the philosophy of Krsna and meditation. A coffee lover.  A husband and future father. A friend. A brother. A person striving to be true to himself and others. A person who loves life and all its abundance and beauty. 

I am beyond everything else, just a human being. 

Tell me, who are you?

#Jainitai