Arna book reading group

The Concept of Atmakhyati: Introducing Buddhist Idealism of Vijnanavad Khyativada is the Indian philosophical perspective of truth and error. Atmakhyati, a term central to the Yogacara school of Buddhist philosophy, translates to "self-appearance" or "self-manifestation." It represents a radical departure from traditional realist viewpoints, proposing that the external world as we perceive it is not an independent reality but rather a projection of our own consciousness. Understanding Atmakhyati requires delving into the core tenets of Yogacara, particularly its emphasis on the primacy of consciousness and the rejection of a truly external world. Contextually, Yogacara advocates the Rejection of External Reality The Yogacara school, also known as Vijnanavada (the doctrine of consciousness), emerged within Mahayana Buddhism and significantly influenced later Buddhist thought. It challenged the then prevailing realist understanding of the world, which po...

.         Stacked books and the fish bowl. The tyranny of order, a concept so often wrestled with, rears its head once more. My dining table, a microcosm of my existence, lies in a state of chaotic disarray. Books, those silent sentinels of thought and knowledge, have abandoned their disciplined ranks, their spines a jumbled block set of titles, a testament to the fortnight of laxity. The fish, those glassy-eyed observer in his watery realm, witnessed the slow erosion of structure, the gradual descent into a state of comfortable disorder. This isn't merely about my books and fish; it's about the fundamental human struggle against the void, the constant negotiation between the desire for freedom and the necessity of form. Yogita's highly scheduled trek was for me  a vacation, a brief escape from the relentless march of time, allowing a moment into a world without rigid schedules and gastronomic guidelines, a world where the clock's tyranny was mo...

The term "empty nesting" refers to the period in parents' lives when their children leave home. This transition, while a natural part of life, can evoke a range of emotions, from sadness and loneliness to a sense of freedom and renewed purpose. As we reads this note, many of us will reflect back into their lives and want to relate with this condition. Since it is wide spread, empty nesting doesn't have a health correlate or it doesn't mean illness in any form but just another aspect in our life span. While often referred to as "empty nest syndrome," it's important to note that it's not a clinical diagnosis, but rather a recognized emotional phase and the process of readjustment. Emotional Landscape of the nest observes a change. The emptiness is preceeded by a transient feeling of happiness and then a vacuum.  Feelings of Loss: For many parents, particularly those who have dedicated a significant portion of their lives to raising chil...

I spent an evening in my workshop With my brother's collage He kept it to me and left long before Leaving the thought to stand still. Neither of us, me nor myself  Realised the call of this child's mind It was a collection of forms- pieces of magazine Pasted on white - simple as it was available there in. Which part of the page was picked  And what was left back - why I shall not know - it is a frozen reflection of his feelings in protest and cry I spent an evening , restoring  A thought frozen in time Much of it will never reveal And yet much of it was I. Pratyush 2017

The Silent Revolution: The Dawn of Linguistic Consciousness and Artistic Expression in the Deaf Community is a paragraph selected from the book ' Seeing Voices' by Oliver Sacks. The paragraph provided encapsulates a pivotal moment in the history of the Deaf community, marking the intersection of linguistic validation, artistic awakening, and the burgeoning of a unique cultural identity. It speaks of a "conversion," a shift in understanding that propelled the recognition of American Sign Language (ASL) as a legitimate language, not merely a crude imitation of English. This recognition, while seemingly belated, unleashed a torrent of creative expression within the Deaf community, fundamentally altering its self-perception and its place in the wider world. The initial resistance to acknowledging ASL as a language stemmed from a pervasive, albeit misguided, belief in the superiority of spoken languages. Sign languages were often viewed as pantomime, a simplified and imper...