Saturn and Jupiter
This is the first evening in several when it was possible to view the planets. They grow closer.

This is the first evening in several when it was possible to view the planets. They grow closer.

Whenever I notice this graffiti–ubiquitously sprayed along sections of the Metro’s red line–I wonder if it is meant to refer to the ancient Indian texts, to invoke longings for soma, the nectar of the gods. Even if the intent of the artist was something much more prosaic, I am led to think of the soma…
When I was walking home in the gray chilly day, astonished and awed by the beauty and effulgence of the cherry blossoms as if experiencing them for the first time though I have been witnessing them blossom here for over 25 years, I thought about the principle of abhuta. Abhuta, which means wonder, is one…
Some of the teachings hold themselves out as truest or best. That may indeed be accurate for the one offering the teaching. But most are not for everyone.