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07/30/2025

On Trimarga & The Bhagavad Gita

The Bhagavad Gita is a single chapter of the world's largest poem, the Mahabharata which likely began as an oral tradition over two millennia ago. The Mahabharata recounts the story of an ancient war between two sets of cousins from a single family.

The Prince Arjuna is troubled by this conflict: how is he supposed to be a benevolent leader when his station in life (his Dharma) demands that he sheds his own family's blood? Anyone in his situation would be troubled; thankfully for Prince Arjuna his charioteer is no mere mortal -- his charioteer is Krishna, an avatar of the Hindu deity of Preservation, Order, and Protection: Vishnu.

Krishna consoles the troubled prince, offering compassion while still maintaining that it is the prince's dharma to do this. In the Bhagavad Gita, Kirshna also speaks of the three paths or Trimarga of liberation. These are three different kinds of yoga, but it has nearly nothing to do with the up-dog/down-dog yoga many of us think of.

Yoga means "yoke" or "union," and so yogas are paths or directions that one can take to re-yoke or re-union with one's divine nature. The Trimarga include: Karma Yoga; Jnana Yoga; and Bhakti Yoga.

Karma Yoga is the "Path of Selfless Action." It is a practice of giving oneself to others without an anticipation of a reward. Similarly, it is doing the right thing without fear of punishment. When divorced from the outcomes, the Karma Yogi is empowered to act with authenticity and decisiveness. When we act a certain way in order to get something, our decisions are clouded by ignorance.

Jnana Yoga is the "Path of Self Knowledge." It is the disciplined path of the spiritual seeker who combs through religious scripture, dedicates themselves to spiritual practices, and is committed to understanding reality and themselves. The Jnana Yogi gradually peels away layers of ignorance to reveal the center of their being.

Bhakti Yoga is the "Path of Devotion." It is the most popular expression of yoga in India and involves devotion to a particular form of the divine. Through the selfless love the Bhakti Yogi has towards their Ishta Deva (chosen deity), the gap between human and divine can be lessened which may culminate into the experience of Darshan where the eyes of the icon gaze with divine life at the adherent.

Many Westerners are accustomed to a single, exclusive route towards salvation which allows followers to become justified in some of the most inhumane acts of violence and force masquerading as compassion. Although Indian religious expression is not totally free from this kind of limited perspective, having three equally valid avenues to salvation has historically generated more tolerance towards diverse spiritualities.

Curious as to how to apply these ancient Eastern lessons in a contemporary Western society? Reach out to the Fool to learn more.

"Truth is one, paths are many" - Sri Swami Satchidananda

07/23/2025

Priority Natal Astrology Chart Reports

As summer inches closer towards autumn, the Fool's obligations grow. The Fool typically produces a natal chart report for clients with a two-week turnaround time, but once September hits the Fool will be unable to guarantee delivery of reports within two-weeks.

So, if you are interested in a Natal Chart report, please reach out to the Fool before summer ends, otherwise it may take up to three weeks for the finished product. Thank you.

05/24/2025

On the Energy Meridians of the Body

The subtle body or energy body is a fascinating topic in Eastern Religious traditions including the Dharmic traditions of Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism as well as the Chinese tradition of Daoism. Auras, out-of-body experiences, energy healing, and parapsychological phenomena like ESP are all related to this subtle energy body.

Most people are familiar with the seven chakra system of India. These seven energy centers are located along the central spinal column called Sushumna. In the Indian tradition there are a total of 72,000 nadis or energy channels throughout the body, though attention is paid to the central channel Sushumna and its flanking channels Ida and Pingala.

The Daoist model of 14 energy meridians does focus on two central channels (the Governing Vessel and the Conception Vessel), but the remaining twelve meridians have the role of circulating energy or qi throughout the body for optimal health. Of the twelve channels, six are principally associated with the upper body and include the lung meridian, the triple burner meridian, the heart meridian, the pericardium meridian, and both the small and the large intestine meridians. The remaining six channels are located with the lower body and include the gallbladder meridian, urinary bladder meridian, the spleen meridian, the kidney meridian, the liver meridian, and the stomach meridian.

Much like the seven chakras, the twelve meridians are associated with symptoms of balance and imbalance that can be found with a quick search online. Both yoga and qi gong/tai chi help to balance the energy body, allowing you to tailor a practice based on what your needs are. Consider looking up some online yoga videos and see how the practice feels energetically.

04/22/2025

Announcing something new. Together with our friends at The Awakening 4 All, the Fool is proud to present our Summer 2025 Self Discovery Series.

This is a series of four 1.5 hour workshops designed to cultivate an environment to challenge old paradigms, hold space for introspection and self-reflection, and establish principles for mindful living.

Participants will receive a complimentary crystal from The Awakening 4 All that corresponds to the theme of each workshop. In addition, each participant will receive a complimentary notebook for intention-setting, reflection, and journaling.

Workshops are $35 each; or sign up for all four for $120. Seating is limited. Contact The Awakening 4 All to register, and feel free to send a direct message to The Fool if you have questions.