Veil of the Serpent

di Chinmoy Mukherjee (Autore)

Chinmoy Mukherjee, 2025

In the timeless tapestry of ancient Indian lore, where myths intertwine with profound philosophical truths, Veil of the Serpent emerges as a luminous reimagining of the Ramayana's spiritual undercurrents. This novella delves into the shadowed realms of maya—the grand illusion that cloaks human existence—symbolized through the evocative metaphor of the "veil of the serpent." Drawing inspiration from the epic saga of Rama, composed by the sage Valmiki, the narrative unfolds as a series of interconnected vignettes, each centered on a revered rishi or rishika whose encounters with seekers illuminate the path from deception to enlightenment. The serpent, a potent archetype in Hindu mythology, represents not merely peril but the coiled complexities of doubt, desire, ego, and cosmic duality. As Ananta supports the universe on its hoods, so too does this veil sustain the drama of life, only to be unraveled by the blade of wisdom, devotion, and truth. Set against the backdrop of mythical forests, ashrams, and celestial realms, the novella begins with Valmiki's transformative awakening and cascades through the lives of sages like Vashishtha, Vishwamitra, Atri, and beyond, extending to figures such as Parashurama, Narada, and even divine manifestations like Vishnu in rishi form. Each chapter weaves a tale of confrontation: a troubled soul arrives, ensnared by personal illusions—be it curses of deceit, hauntings of ambition, or veils of mortality—and through dialogue, meditation, and poetic shlokas, the sage dispels the serpent's grip. These shlokas, crafted in Sanskrit with English translations, serve as incantatory climaxes, echoing the rhythmic potency of ancient verses while encapsulating the essence of liberation. The recurring motif ties back to the Ramayana, where Rama's journey exemplifies the ultimate piercing of maya, from the deceptive golden deer to Ravana's illusory empire.

• Autore: Chinmoy Mukherjee
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Chinmoy Mukherjee
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798231416837