Swat valley, Pakistan;
the Switzerland of the East. Within this valley there is a famous place once known as Uḍḍiyāna or Oḍḍiyāna, a sacred seat of religious practice in both Tantric Śaivism and Buddhism.
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In fact, on the Buddhist side, the great Indian Siddha and transmitter of what came to be known as Dzogchen, Padmasambhava, is said to have originated from within this valley.
For the Śaivas we have the Krama lineage, whose promulgator, Jñānanetra, received the fully enlightening transmission of Maṅgalā, a beneficent form of Kālī, at this same sacred seat (pīṭha).
Interesting, both of these esteemed masters were active in the 9th century, Padmasambhava likely being the older contemporary. Their shared geographical pedigree notwithstanding, the Krama lineage of Śākta-inspired Śaivism and the esoteric teachings of the Nyingma
lineage of Tibetan Buddhism that sees Padmasambhava as its founder, have some fascinating commonalities that have yet to be fully explored.
These include the use of poetry or cryptic orally-transmitted statements to detonate a sudden and all-encompassing realization of Reality itself and a remarkable emphasis on the charismatic Guru in the transmission of enlightened awareness.
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~ Ben Williams

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Margatha Natarajar murthi - Uthirakosamangai temple near Ramanathapuram,TN
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Unique Natarajar made of emerlad is abt 6 feet tall.
It is always covered with sandal paste.Only on Thriuvadhirai Star in month Margazhi-Nataraja can be worshipped without sandal paste.


After removing the sandal paste,day long rituals & various abhishekam will be
https://t.co/e1Ye8DrNWb day Maragatha Nataraja sannandhi will be closed after anointing the murthi with fresh sandal paste.Maragatha Natarajar is covered with sandal paste throughout the year


as Emerald has scientific property of its molecules getting disturbed when exposed to light/water/sound.This is an ancient Shiva temple considered to be 3000 years old -believed to be where Bhagwan Shiva gave Veda gyaana to Parvati Devi.This temple has some stunning sculptures.
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Starts the night before.

9 evening habits that make all the difference:

1. Write down tomorrow's 3:3:3 plan

• 3 hours on your most important project
• 3 shorter tasks
• 3 maintenance activities

Defining a "productive day" is crucial.

Or else you'll never be at peace (even with excellent output).

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2. End the workday with a shutdown ritual

Create a short shutdown ritual (hat-tip to Cal Newport). Close your laptop, plug in the charger, spend 2 minutes tidying your desk. Then say, "shutdown."

Separating your life and work is key.

3. Journal 1 beautiful life moment

Delicious tacos, presentation you crushed, a moment of inner peace. Write it down.

Gratitude programs a mindset of abundance.

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