Category: Lifestyle
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Sleep Paralysis: Shadows in the Midnight Mind
Have you ever woken up in the dead of night? You are fully aware of your surroundings but unable to move a single muscle. Your body feels frozen, your breath shallow, and—just at the edge of your vision—dark shapes seem to stir. This chilling phenomenon is known as sleep paralysis. It is a mysterious state where…
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Echoes of Antiquity: Hurrian Hymn No. 6
Across the sands of time, music has always carried the stories of civilizations. A haunting melody was etched into clay tablets nearly 3,400 years ago. This was long before modern instruments, notations, or streaming platforms. Known today as Hurrian Hymn No. 6, this ancient composition from the city of Ugarit in Mesopotamia is widely regarded as…
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Flute Notes: Breathing Life Into Silence
The flute has always been more than just a musical instrument. It is a voice of the wind, a bridge between silence and song. The flute has played in ancient temples and folk traditions. It has joined modern orchestras and soulful solos. The flute has carried emotions that words often fail to express. Its gentle…
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Tilak and Third Eye: A Sacred Touch of Awakening
Across cultures and traditions, the forehead has always been regarded as the seat of inner wisdom and spiritual power. In Hinduism, the tilak is a simple yet profound mark. It is applied between the eyebrows. It carries a symbolism that goes far beyond ritual. This spot is known as the ajna chakra or the “third…
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Ganesha Mudra: Open Your Heart, Embrace New Beginnings
In the world of yoga and mudras, each gesture carries a unique symbolism. It also has energy that can positively influence the mind, body, and spirit. One such powerful hand gesture is the Ganesha Mudra. It is named after Lord Ganesha—the remover of obstacles and the embodiment of wisdom and new beginnings. Just like the…