The Path: Shiva Sutra 3.7

An exploration of “The Path” and it’s two-fold interpretation in the texts of Kashmir Shaivism and ShambhavAnanda Yoga.

KonalaniDecember 19, 2020Comment

Shiva Sutra 3.7 Part Two: How to 'Quit' Suffering

How do you quit suffering if you don’t know you’re suffering? There are indicators that can help you notice it, but ultimately we can only recognize our own suffering, and surrender it, through an empowered meditation practice. How do you quit something you don’t know you’re doing? How do you quit suffering if you don’t know you’re suffering? There are indicators that can help you notice it, but ultimately we can only recognize our own suffering, and surrender it, through an empowered meditation practice— which is why we spend this hour not just studying, but meditating while we interpret the teachings of this Sutra about the topic.

KonalaniNovember 20, 2020Comment

Shiva Sutra 3.7- Conquering Illusion, Part One

In this class we continue to work with Shiva Sutra 3.7, and unpack the concepts of illusion (Maya and/or Moha), differentiation, pure knowledge (vidya) and God Consciousness (atmaviyapti) from within the context of a living meditation practice both on our cushion and in our life. Below are the quotes from the class, as well as the explanations and questions to inspire personal feeling and reflection. Enjoy!