Chapter 2: The Mind of A Perfect Yogi
As is customary in a kakawin, Kamalanātha begins his work with a prelude (maṅgala)—an opening verse offered in homage to his teacher, Malinātha. This is not mere convention. The maṅgala sets the tone, naming the horizon of the journey, reminding both poet and reader of the spirit in which the text must be received. In […]
Chapter 1 – Introduction
A Little About This Book This small book was written with a large hope: that we might see more clearly the paradoxes that mark our journey, and that we might walk with greater attentiveness—both in the ways we meet our daily lives and in the ways we approach the spiritual path. The hope is simple […]