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All scriptures. NORAD

 The phrase “All scriptures. No Rāga and Dveṣa” expresses a key spiritual idea found across many traditions, especially in Indian philosophy.

Meaning

• Rāga (राग) = attachment, craving, strong liking.
• Dveṣa (द्वेष) = aversion, hatred, strong dislike.

Many spiritual teachings say that true wisdom is to live without being controlled by either attachment or aversion.

Example from Hindu scripture

In the Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2), Krishna explains to Arjuna that peace and clarity come when a person rises above rāga and dveṣa. When the mind is not pulled by attraction or pushed by hatred, it becomes steady.

Why scriptures emphasize this

Across scriptures, attachment and aversion are seen as the two forces that disturb the mind:

• Attachment → leads to craving, fear of loss, suffering.
• Aversion → leads to anger, conflict, hatred.

When both drop, a person develops:

• Equanimity
• Clarity of mind
• Compassion
• Inner freedom

Simple way to understand it

Think of life like this:

• If something pleasant happens → don’t cling.
• If something unpleasant happens → don’t resist with hatred.

Instead, stay balanced and aware.

One-line summary

All scriptures point to the same principle: freedom comes when the mind is free from attachment (Rāga) and aversion (Dveṣa).

If you want, I can also show how Buddhism, the Gita, and the Yoga Sutras each explain Rāga–Dveṣa in slightly different ways. 🧘‍♂️

Kissinger.

 It’s a pity both sides can’t lose.” 

JC

 The phrase “Jesus restores eyesight” usually refers to several miracles in the Gospels where Jesus Christ heals people who were blind. These stories are important in Christianity because they show both physical healing and spiritual insight. 👁️✨

Here are some of the main examples:

1. Healing Blind Bartimaeus

• Found in Gospel of Mark 10:46–52, also in Gospel of Matthew and Gospel of Luke.
• A blind beggar named Bartimaeus cries out to Jesus as he passes through Jericho.
• Jesus says: “Your faith has healed you.”
• Bartimaeus immediately receives his sight and follows Jesus.

2. Healing the Man Born Blind

• Recorded in **Gospel of John 9.
• Jesus puts mud on the blind man’s eyes and tells him to wash in the Pool of Siloam.
• After washing, the man can see.
• The story emphasizes spiritual blindness vs. true understanding.

3. Healing Two Blind Men

• Found in **Gospel of Matthew 9:27–31.
• Two blind men call Jesus “Son of David.”
• Jesus touches their eyes and says their faith has healed them.

4. Healing at Bethsaida

• Recorded in **Gospel of Mark 8:22–26.
• Jesus heals a blind man in Bethsaida in two stages:
  
1. The man first sees people “like trees walking.”
2. After Jesus touches him again, his sight is fully restored.
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✅ Meaning in Christian teaching

• Demonstrates Jesus’ compassion and divine authority.
• Symbolizes spiritual enlightenment—moving from blindness to faith.
• Shows the importance of faith in receiving healing.

If you want, I can also:

• Show the exact Bible verses where Jesus restores eyesight 📖
• Explain the spiritual symbolism of blindness in the Bible
• Or list all miracles of Jesus in the Gospels.

TVG

 Tadiyaṁ vastu Govinda tubhyam eva samarpaye.

It looks like you wrote “Todiyam bastu Govindam”, which seems close to the Sanskrit phrase “Tadiyam vastu Govindam” or something similar used in devotional contexts.

A related Sanskrit idea is:

“Tadiyaṁ vastu Govinda tubhyam eva samarpaye.”

Meaning

• Tadiyam / Tadiyaṁ – that which belongs to you
• Vastu – thing, possession, offering
• Govindam / Govinda – Lord Krishna
• Tubhyam eva samarpaye – I offer it back to you

✅ Overall meaning:

“O Govinda, whatever I have actually belongs to you; I offer it back to you.”

🙏 It expresses a devotional attitude of surrender, saying that everything we possess ultimately belongs to God.

If you want, I can also:

• show the full Sanskrit verse, or
• explain the spiritual meaning behind “Govinda” and why devotees use this line.

Dth.

 

dead people know that they are…dead?

The million dollar question! If atheists are correct, then NO. Death would be a shift from self awareness to oblivion. Oblivion is the same as nothing, you aren’t aware of it, because awareness ceases, so it’s not even dark and silent, death is 0, nothing.

If the theists are correct, then that self awareness that was part of living has a transition. No point trying to argue and discuss what that transition would be and where the ‘soul’ goes next. Every religion on the planet will try and sell you a belief system about that, with no qualifying authority whatsoever. The authority comes the minute you choose to believe. As an agnostic, I’d argue that you should keep an open mind and wait until the end of your life to get a sensible answer to the question. It will be a win-win scenario anyway. You’ll either never know, or you’ll find out.

Simple!