my mind begins to hum...

[mayavin]

[the fire elf]

[mayavin]

[the fire elf]

[mayavin]

[the fire elf]

[mayavin]

..........................

[the fire elf]

[mayavin]

I've heard that the quality of a yogi
or yogini's development, in respect to the
perception of it by others, can be refferred
to as Yoga Maya.



Yoga, a sanskrit term for becoming ever
more united and aligned with the reality
from which we gather our perceptions, is
at once the aspiration goal and process of
development for those seeking such.



The illustration on the cover of this
collection of words and images could be
seen as symbolic for striving towards
ever deeper perception of Yoga.



In the image a figure holds an apple
and crown of thorns op to the sky, as if
comparing these earthly objects with the effects
of the stars in the heavens.



The stars on the prayer cloth could
either represent the third star to the right,
or the third day of the year, for some
odd reason.

*note:picture won't appear until
i hit an oasis of program
that allows me to draw and upload,
or until i feel compelled to attempt
to ursurp the rule
that says i'm not allowed to do that here*

but i'll put it here:
bmimageconsultant/pick.somethingorother

[the fire elf]

on one 'vertisement
on spiderman/venom

it shows venom
seeing a reflection as spiderman
with a present city...

that's 3

[mayavin]

activate the DNA, eh?

how you gonna activate something that's already active?

how about kicking it up a gear, and not acting so brainbroken?

[Aiee! It burns!]

whjat fun!

[mayavin]

possible provenience of chapter one: States of Dream

For me, entering the mystic contemplation,
transfiguration held the most appeal. I had
faith in the western concept of evolution. Being
true to that faith led me to seeking ways
to transform.

In my understanding the theory indicates
that whatever the current form, it always holds
the possibility of shooting off the metaphorical
"Tree of Evolution" in a unique and empowering way.

[the fire elf]

> Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2007 11:27:42 -0700
> From: livingfreedomforever
> Subject: hmmm...
> To: becoming_fire
>
> Hi Mayvin,
> Hey, listen, I just heard from Maha, and he made
> mention that you'd been trying to cause
> issues/problems with the Ishaya board again recently
> and although it's not a particularly big deal in and
> of itself...I just find it really unimpressive and
> childlike behavior. I guess I was hoping maybe you
> were outgrowing that stage of life and movin' on to
> bigger better joys of living--and was excited to see
> my dear friend.
> From what I heard recounted from Maha...I didn't catch
> wind of my real friend anywhere in it. I have no
> interest in seeing "the imposter" charading as my kind
> hearted darling chritstlike friend. Imitations never
> do for me. Only the real deal...pure love.
> Take really good care of yourself. I'm not interested
> in seeing you at this point in time. Maybe another
> time. I'd like to see my friend really come forward
> and live his heart in all areas of life--even towards
> Maha.
> Please be respectful of them in future--if only as
> favor to me.
> I hope you have time to change your ticket a bit so
> that it does not include a stop in Twin.
> Thank you for calling though...I appreciate the
> effort.
> Rebecca

she mispelled my name.

that, among other shameful events,
led me to loose demons on that coast
and head west.

...

my response to her email?:

you sway much on the weight of other's words...

your email has been blocked to perhaps give more peace of mind...

i'll pretend you don't exist, and invite you to do the same

~me

demons knew the annointing was to take precedence in a future time...

they were surprised that guy was walking around with it...

armaghedharma

[mayavin]

[the fire elf]

shape depends on mood:

[mayavin]

[roar][/roar]

[the fire elf]

if ghosts last longer than bodies,
then ghosts last longer than bodies

[mayavin]

[the fire elf]

Methodology
The character of the Devil may be approached in many different ways, among them historical, theological, and psychological. We have based our study on historical information regarding the mythology of the Devil, theological speculations which contributed to or were derived from that mythology, and psychological investigations of the past century relevant to the illumination of the meaning of the phenomenon.

While true metaphysical questions must fall in the domain of philosophy, certain aspects of these questions can be illuminated by approaching them from the standpoint of depth psychology.

In particular, concept of the Devil acquires considerably more meaning when viewed in the context of psychological study.

TIBET'S DEMONS
Today considered as “angryâ€

[mayavin]

Hayagriva: The Horse-necked one
Hayagriva is worshipped in Tibet principally by horse-dealers
because he is believed to frighten away demons by neighing
like a horse.
When invoked, he is said to announce his coming by neighing,
which accounts for the presence
of a horse’s head, his distinctive mark, in his head-dress.
The horse’s head neighs loudly,
and the sound is said to pierce all false appearances of substantiality,
revealing the shining reality of freedom.
His mantra contains the following verse:

"I request that you protect all horses.
Increase the number of mares.
For from the mother of the horse
many supreme horses will be born.
Please disperse the obstacles on the Path
and reveal the right direction."

Hayagriva is a wrathful manifestation of Avalokiteshvara.
There are believed to be 108 forms of Hayagriva.
His special ability is to cure diseases,
especially skin diseases even as serious as leprosy,
which is said to be caused by the Nagas
(malignant water spirits with serpent bodies).

In his simplest form he is depicted with one face, two arms and two legs.
Everything about him is terrific-his scowling face with three glaring eyes,
his roaring mouth with protruding fangs,
his pose of warrior’s aggressiveness,
his broad belly bulging with inner energy,
his sword raised threateningly in his right hand,
his left hand raised in a threatening gesture
and his snake ornaments.
His beautiful, terrific aspect expresses compassion’s fierce
determination to help us overcome inner egotistic addictions
and outer obstructions.

[the fire elf]

Hayagriva (Vaj mukha). Vishnu with a horse head.

[mayavin]

if the horsey is to adapt to a changing environment,
it's gonna need to be in it,
not running around under me



The end of the world will come when the horse stomps the earth
with his right foot, shaking its foundation—i.e., the tortoise
holding up Shesha the serpent, upon which the earth is resting.
This will cause the earth to fall, killing.

[the fire elf]

death is a matter of falling
and not being able 2
get back up



wonder if that horsey can count to three...

or more

[mayavin]

does it count if horsey
touches greenman
with a left foot?

[the fire elf]

evidence suggests the demon(s?) i released on the east coast
arrived in the west yesterday...

turning and enlightening demons
seems the most effective way to move forward (with ammo)

the shuffle on the buses
slowed the entity down
as i made myself unavailable to it's awareness

~luck of the irish

[mayavin]

[quote]The Mahabharata (composed between 300 BC and 300 AD)
has the honor of being the longest epic in world literature,
100,000 2-line stanzas
(although the most recent critical edition edits this down to about 88,000),
making it eight times as long as Homer's Iliad and Odyssey together,
and over 3 times as long as the Bible (Chaitanya vii).
According to the Narasimhan version,
only about 4000 lines relate to the main story;
the rest contain additional myths and teachings.
In other words, the Mahabharata resembles a long journey
with many side roads and detours.
It is said that “Whatever is here is found elsewhere.
But whatever is not here is nowhere else.â€

[the fire elf]

"The heavens may fall, the Himalayas may split in twain,
the earth may crumble or the boundless sea may dry up,
but, I tell you verily, my words shall stand.
I swear this" and Krishna took a solemn vow

Then a sense of mystery overcame him,
for this could be no ordinary occurrence.
The world held no warriors who could overcome his brothers.
Besides, there were no wounds on their bodies
which could have let out life
and their faces were faces of men who slept in peace
and not of those who died in wrath.

There was also no trace of the footprints of an enemy.
There was surely some magic about it.
Or, could it be a trick played by Duryodhana?
Might he not have poisoned the water?
Then Yudhishthira also descended into the pool,
in his turn drawn to the water by a consuming thirst.

At once the voice without form warned as before:
"Your brothers died because they did not heed my words.
Do not follow them.
Answer my questions first and then quench your thirst.
This pool is mine."

Yudhishthira knew that these could be none other than the words of a Yaksha
and guessed what had happened to his brothers.
He saw a possible way of redeeming the situation.

He said to the bodiless voice:
"Please ask your questions."
The voice put questions rapidly one after another.

The Yaksha asked: "What makes sun shine every day?"

Yudhishthira replied: "The power of Brahman."

The Yaksha asked: "What rescues man in danger?"

Yudhishthira replied: "Courage is man's salvation in danger."

The Yaksha asked: "By the study of which science does man become wise?"

Yudhishthira replied: "Not by studying any sastra does man become wise.
It is by association with the great in wisdom that he gets wisdom."

The Yaksha asked: "What is more nobly sustaining than the earth?"

Yudhishthira replied: "The mother who brings up the children she has borne
is nobler and more sustaining than the earth."

The Yaksha asked: "What is higher than the sky?"

Yudhishthira replied: "The father."

The Yaksha asked: "What is fleeter than wind?"

Yudhishthira replied: "Mind."

The Yaksha asked: "What is more blighted than withered straw?"

Yudhishthira replied: "A sorrow-stricken heart."

The Yaksha asked: "What befriends a traveller?"

Yudhishthira replied: "Learning."

The Yaksha asked: "Who is the friend of one who stays at home?"

Yudhishthira replied: "The wife."

The Yaksha asked: "Who accompanies a man in death?"

Yudhishthira replied: "Dharma.
That alone accompanies the soul in its solitary journey after death."

The Yaksha asked: "Which is the biggest vessel?"

Yudhishthira replied: "The earth, which contains all within itself
is the greatest vessel."

The Yaksha asked: "What is happiness?"

Yudhishthira replied: "Happiness is the result of good conduct."

The Yaksha asked: "What is that, abandoning which man becomes loved by all?"

Yudhishthira replied: "Pride, for abandoning that man will be loved by all."

The Yaksha asked: "What is the loss which yields joy and not sorrow?"

Yudhishthira replied: "Anger, giving it up, we will no longer subject to sorrow."

The Yaksha asked: "What is that, by giving up which, man becomes rich?"

Yudhishthira replied: "Desire, getting rid of it, man becomes wealthy."

The Yaksha asked: "What makes one a real brahmana?
Is it birth, good conduct or learning?
Answer decisively."

Yudhishthira replied: "Birth and learning do not make one a brahmana.
Good conduct alone does.
However learned a person may be he will not be a brahmana if he is a slave
to bad habits.
Even though he may be learned in the four Vedas,
a man of bad conduct falls to a lower class."

The Yaksha asked: "What is the greatest wonder in the world?"

Yudhishthira replied: "Every day, men see creatures depart to Yama's abode
and yet, those who remain seek to live forever.
This verily is the greatest wonder."

Thus, the Yaksha posed many questions
and Yudhishthira answered them all.

INDRA, the Lord of the three regions,
was once so drunk with pride that he quite forgot
the courteous manners and forms that the gods had hitherto observed.

When Brihaspati, preceptor of the gods,
foremost in all branches of learning,
and venerated alike by the gods and the asuras, came to his court,
Indra did not rise from his seat to receive the acharya
or ask him to be seated
and failed to do the customary honors.

In his great conceit,
Indra persuaded himself to believe that the sastras
allowed him as a king in court the prerogative of receiving guests seated.
Brihaspati was hurt by Indra's discourtesy and,
attributing it to the arrogance of prosperity,
silently left the assembly.

Without the high priest of the gods,
the court lost in splendor and dignity
and became an unimpressive gathering.

Indra soon realized the foolishness of his conduct and,
sensing trouble for himself from the acharya's displeasure,
he thought to make up with him
by falling at his feet and asking for forgiveness.

But this he could not do,
because Brihaspati had, in his anger,
made himself invisible.

[mayavin]

From what follows,
the reader may have some idea of the rules of warfare followed
in the Kurukshetra battle.
Each day, the battle was over at sunset,
and the hostiles mixed freely like friends.

Single combats might only be between equals
and one could not use methods not in accordance with dharma.
Thus those who left the field or retired would not be attacked.
A horseman could attack only a horseman, not one on foot.

Likewise, charioteers, elephant troops and infantrymen
could engage themselves in battle only with their opposite numbers
in the enemy ranks.

Those who sought quarter or surrendered were safe from slaughter.
Nor might one, for the moment disengaged,
direct his weapons against another who was engaged in combat.

It was wrong to slay one who had been disarmed
or whose attention was directed elsewhere
or who was retreating or who had lost his armor.
And no shafts were to be directed against non-combatant attendants
or those engaged in blowing conchs or beating drums.

These were the rules that the Kauravas and the Pandavas
solemnly declared they would follow.

[the fire elf]

"Chief among Bharatas," said Krishna to Yudhishthira,
"do not fear. God has blessed you with valiant brothers.
Why should you entertain any doubts?
There is Satyaki and there are Virata, Drupada and Dhrishtadyumna,
besides myself.
What reason is there for you to be dejected?
Do you forget that Sikhandin is awaiting for his predestined victim Bhishma?"
Thus did Krishna comfort Yudhishthira.