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The Role of the Guru in Yogic Tradition: Seeking Inner and Outer Teachers
ByPlantera November 4, 2025December 18, 2025

Concept of the Guru Definition and Meaning The Sanskrit word Guru literally translates to “one who dispels darkness,” specifically the darkness of ignorance, or avidya. I first read this in Inner Engineering by Sadhguru, which I really enjoyed, and I connect with a lot of the ideas in that book. A guru isn’t just someone…

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The Sacred Serpent: Kundalini Energy in World Mythologies
ByPlantera October 14, 2025December 18, 2025

“Within the coil of the serpent lies the secret of awakening—the power to shed, to rise, and to remember.” Introduction: The Serpent That Sleeps Within Across centuries and continents, one image has slithered through myth, art, and spirit alike—the serpent. Mysterious, feared, and revered, it has long symbolized transformation, wisdom, and the cyclical nature of…

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