Kurma (Paperback)

Sprache: Englisch

Verlag: Independently Published, 2025

9798288554773

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Paperback. Kurma: The Silent Witness of Creation is a meditative and mythological exploration of one of the most subtle yet profound avatars of Vishnu-the divine tortoise who bore the mountain of cosmic destiny upon his back. Drawing from sacred texts, oral traditions, and philosophical reflections, this book unveils Kurma not as a forgotten figure in the pantheon of incarnations, but as a timeless principle of inner steadiness, silent strength, and invisible support.At the heart of this narrative is the story of the churning of the ocean-a grand metaphysical drama where gods and antigods, hope and ambition, poison and nectar, all spiral into action upon the great ocean of potentiality. In that divine turbulence, it is Kurma who descends, wordless and unwavering, to become the very ground beneath the mountain. Without conquest, without spectacle, Kurma sustains the axis of cosmic balance. Through this story, the book offers a deeper truth: that true power often lies not in assertion, but in the ability to uphold, to endure, and to remain centered amid upheaval.From ancient Vedic hymns to elaborate Puranic renderings, from temple rituals in sacred sites like Srikurmam to the metaphorical silence in yogic practices, Kurma's presence spans scripture, philosophy, and devotion. He appears in the stillness of breath, in the inward retreat of the senses, in the sacred slowness of the tortoise that survives the tempests of time. The chapters draw upon yogic principles such as pratyahara (inner withdrawal) and dharana (focused contemplation), showing how Kurma's symbolism can inspire meditative practices in our modern, restless lives.The book also expands beyond Indian tradition, tracing the motif of the world-bearing turtle through global mythologies-from the Native American Earth Diver tales to the Chinese Ao turtle and African cosmologies-revealing how this archetype of foundational stillness speaks across cultures and continents. It examines how the shell, simultaneously armor and home, becomes a poetic symbol of the self-contained cosmos, echoing the mystic's inward journey toward divine containment.Kurma is not merely a figure of the past, but a guide for the present. In an age driven by noise, haste, and the relentless need to be seen, his message arrives like a whisper from the deep-reminding us of the sacredness of slowness, the dignity of support, and the resilience of those who choose to be the base upon which others rise. Whether in the quiet resolve of a forest hermit, the silent breath of a meditator, or the patient endurance of the earth itself, Kurma lives on as the avatar of stillness in motion.Blending scripture, story, spiritual practice, ecological insight, and cultural reflection, Kurma: The Silent Witness of Creation is both a homage to an overlooked divine presence and a contemplative manual for seekers who yearn to rediscover the strength of silence. This is not just a book about mythology-it is a call to embody a way of being that is grounded, steady, and deeply sacred. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …

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Titel
Kurma (Paperback)
Autor
Mohan Chandra Uprety
Verlag
Independently Published
Erscheinungsjahr
2025
Zustand
new
Einband
Paperback
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN-13
9798288554773

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