The Vortex Of Life

People are pulled into the vortex of money, the vortex of possessions, the vortex of passion or even the vortex of power. All these whirling, swirling vortexes take our liberty away. They catch us; they trap us and eventually consuming us.

One may think: "I'm free. I'm safe." But get too close to the vortex and suddenly pull you in, perhaps unknowingly.

This vortex feeds on the human tendency towards physical and mental laziness. Inertia draws us along and it is difficult to break.We naturally develop patterns of thought and behavior and they may indeed be wholesome and useful, but these patterns of thought and behavior too can trap us.

To break out of such vortexes, one need to read widely and be committed to move away from status quo. Learn to detach yourself from your possessions and emotional attachments.

"The Vortex of Life: Nature's Patterns in Space and Time" is a book by Lawrence Edwards, first published in 1993. It explores the geometric and mathematical patterns found in nature, such as the shapes of buds, plants, embryos, and even organs like the heart. Edwards' work suggests that universal laws, not yet fully understood, guide the growth of organisms into specific patterns. This research has implications for fields like genetics and stem-cell research.

Traditional Kundalini Yoga is a spiritual discipline rooted in ancient Indian traditions. It centers on awakening the kundalini energy, often symbolized as a coiled serpent at the base of the spine. Through practices like meditation, breath work (pranayama), chanting (mantras), and specific postures (asanas), this energy is guided upward through the chakras (energy centre) to reach the crown chakra. This process is believed to lead to spiritual awakening, heightened consciousness, and a state of blissful union (samadhi).

Updated On: 25.03.14