Everything may be illusion. But certain things still exist (like creation and destruction). And if we are to ever to escape the illusion we must use Shiva. Shiva is not just Cannabis and Fatherhood. Shiva is the god of destruction. BUT Destruction is nothing but a form of creation, example: If we were to "destroy" our illusions and "break" through into true reality. That would creation of a new "space" or "realm" while destroying the old one. Just like "Out with the Old, In with the New." That is "Shiva" or "Destructive-Creative power". Another Example is Cannabis Use. To experience the chemical message of the plant, you must destroy it. Through fire, it is destroyed as new things are created through its destruction. It's all beautiful really. Eastern Cultures don't see Good/Bad & Black/White. Everything is simply 2 sides of the same coin to them. Without a concept of Peace there is no War, without a concept of War there is no Peace.
Your concepts are quite beautiful. And line up with mine in alot of respects.
This has been a good conversation no?
I too used to worship the destructive aspects of Shiva. When I was a Shivaite.
I always found them very life giving. And Mother Kali, Shiva's consort, always comforted me, in ways so pure, yet very destructive.
She at one time helped me overcome my fears of death and condemnation.
When I say everything is an "Illusion" I'm being quite extreme actually.
To me, all of the illusions of life are our glorious and very best tools.
For without them, there would be nothing at all to believe in.
If everything is "Seen" as fake, and unreal, then what really could we dream or imagine, or entertain ourselves with?
So it is the way of human nature to avoid drifting off, by holding onto something solid, and "Real."
Yes. Out with the Old, In with the New.
There is no creation without destruction.
There is no peace, without war.
There is no life, without death.
The Inbreath, and the Outbreath, of God.
I think we are more alike, me and you, than we might imagine as of now.
I've really enjoyed this conversation, and your articulations are perfect.
Ahhh... Sigh...
Shiva is great.
"Bom Shankar."
It would benefit me to be more down to earth, and take up a serious pantheon of my own.
But I haven't found one that fits.
Getting rid of the illusions, is a very very foolish thing to do. Ever heard of Ego death?
We need these illusions to continue living, and to continue creating.
If they were gone, life would be somewhat meaningless.
I also want to add to you, that you are correct in everything you say.
Your way of thinking is perfect and without a single flaw.
I am very glad to have met you ShaggyFin, and it is nice to strech my wings with you and contemplate the higher things.
I hadn't found a good place to do that until I joined Bluelight
I wanna take your advice and get out in nature more often.
I too have heard the sound, deep in the forest.
Like a "Magnetic" hummmmmmmmm, that comes from the pure Earth.
There's no reason for us to argue, I am quite insane actually, and I've realized that "My ways," are a little too complicated for others.
But people still take interest for a while.
Maybe we will have more to talk about...
Anyways, been nice for now
Namaste
Aum Namah Shivaya.
