Oh how smoothly, how swiftly and horribly, how cruelly and thoroughly, one discovers the powers and prowess of Maya, the Supreme Power of Illusions! With a simple sleight of her hand, léger de main, everything changes in a moment; electrically charged, exciting years of life shrink to moments – just to realize that all that fascinating reality had been a dream. Perhaps all that happened before had been a continuous sequence of beautiful images that one would admire and fall in love with, only to realize at the end that it’s all a game of dreams, illusions and Maya. The reality also strikes, at the same moment, that everything one would still experience in the future, would see with one’s eyes and feel with one’s hands, up to the moment of one’s death — that everything is not going to be any different in substance, or any different in kind. Why should it be? It’s always been all a game, all foam and all dreams. It’s Maya, the lovely and frightful, delicious and desperate kaleidoscope of life with its searing delights, intertwined with its searing sorrows, the amazing show that has been ongoing since the dawn of Universe. | |
— Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate | |
Originally found at: https://dshenai.wordpress.com/2015/01/03/illusions-of-maya/ | |
[I followed this blog for a couple of years. Unfortunately, it is now a “private” site on WordPress. Our loss… — KMAB] | |
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On This Day In: | |
2019 | Why #IncompetentDonald May Be The Most Successful President Ever |
Latina Fish Story | |
2018 | Blocking The Light And Air |
2017 | It’s Even Dimmer When You Don’t Have It |
2016 | Inconvenienced By Degree |
2015 | Sincerity |
2014 | Prayers For Junior |
Senseless | |
2013 | Interesting Drink |
Super Bowl XLVII Declared A No Bird Zone | |
2012 | Smile |
2011 | Come Forward |
Posts Tagged ‘http://dshenai.wordpress.com/’
All Foam And All Dreams
Posted in Other Blogs, Philosophy, tagged Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate, http://dshenai.wordpress.com/, Illusions, Maya, Other Blogs, Philosophy, Quotes on February 3, 2020| Leave a Comment »
…Am Too
Posted in Other Blogs, Philosophy, Quotes, tagged André Gide, Deo Volente, Deodatta Shenai-Khatkhate, dshenai.wordpress.com, http://dshenai.wordpress.com/, Other Blogs, Philosophy, Quotes on February 19, 2014| 1 Comment »
It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not. | |
― André Gide | |
[This quote was originally found on one of the blogs I follow, maintained by Deodatta Shenai-Khatkhate: Deo Volente at: (http://dshenai.wordpress.com/) | |
The actual post is: http://dshenai.wordpress.com/2013/07/09/insightful-inspirational-quotes-about-life/ | |
Unfortunately, in mid-January this year, Deo shutdown shop on his blog. You can still find his postings. There just aren’t going to be any new posts until (if) he decides to start back up. Thank you for the time and energy you did share with us, Deo. You are missed! Namaste!! — KMAB] | |
[Ooops! (per my comment – this has been added for those who don’t read these posts with the comments in view…) Obviously, rumors of the demise of Deo’s blog were greatly exaggerated (by me). I am happy to note that Deo’s site is still up and running and still an enjoyable source of interesting information! — KMAB] | |
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2013 | Credible? |
2012 | Both |
2011 | Risking Hidden Linkage |
In A Big World
Posted in Other Blogs, Philosophy, Quotes, tagged Deo Volente, Deodatta Shenai-Khatkhate, http://dshenai.wordpress.com/, Love, Marilyn Monroe, Other Blogs, Philosophy, Quotes on January 2, 2014| 8 Comments »
I am good, but not an angel. I do sin, but I am not the devil. I am just a small girl in a big world trying to find someone to love. | |
— Marilyn Monroe | |
[This quote was originally found on one of the blogs I follow, maintained by Deodatta Shenai-Khatkhate: Deo Volente at: (http://dshenai.wordpress.com/) | |
The actual post is: http://dshenai.wordpress.com/2013/03/24/interesting-quotes-by-marilyn-monroe/ | |
Thanks, Deo! — KMAB] | |
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On This Day In: | |
2013 | Vacancy For God |
2012 | Sweat Equity |
Try It… You’ll Like It | |
2011 | Still Incomplete |
2010 | Happy New Year – 2010 |
Merry X-mas – 2013
Posted in Other Blogs, Philosophy, Quotes, tagged Albert Einstein, Deo Volente, Deodatta Shenai-Khatkhate, http://dshenai.wordpress.com/, Merry Christmas, Merry X-mas, On Life, Other Blogs, Philosophy, Quotes on December 25, 2013| 6 Comments »
There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. | |
— Albert Einstein | |
[This quote was originally found on one of the blogs I follow, maintained by Deodatta Shenai-Khatkhate: Deo Volente at: (http://dshenai.wordpress.com/) | |
The actual post is: http://dshenai.wordpress.com/2013/07/09/insightful-inspirational-quotes-about-life/ | |
Thanks, Deo! — KMAB] | |
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2012 | Merry Christmas – 2012 |
2011 | I Have Seen |
Who You Are
Posted in Other Blogs, Philosophy, Quotes, tagged http://dshenai.wordpress.com/, On Giving Your Word, On Honor, On Ideas, On Principles, On Words, Other Blogs, Philosophy, Quotes, Tom Clancy on December 22, 2013| 2 Comments »
I understand why we do that now. It’s a help, not a threat. It’s something to remind you how important words are. Ideas are important. Principles are important. Words are important. Your word is the most important of all. Your word is who you are. | |
— Tom Clancy | |
[Found on a blog I follow: http://dshenai.wordpress.com/ | |
The specific post is: http://dshenai.wordpress.com/2013/10/03/tribute-to-tom-clancy-with-his-insightful-quotes/ | |
Thanks Deo! — KMAB] | |
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2012 | Mine Stands |
2011 | Aversions |
The Real Reason
Posted in Other Blogs, Philosophy, Politics, Quotes, tagged Deodatta Shenai-Khatkhate, http://dshenai.wordpress.com/, On Politics, Other Blogs, Philosophy, Quotes, Tom Clancy on November 30, 2013| 2 Comments »
Remember, for every shot you fire, someone, somewhere, is making money. | |
— Tom Clancy | |
[Found on a blog I follow: http://dshenai.wordpress.com/ | |
The specific post is: http://dshenai.wordpress.com/2013/10/03/tribute-to-tom-clancy-with-his-insightful-quotes/ | |
Thanks Deo! — KMAB] | |
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2012 | When Young |
2011 | 14 Ways To A Better Judgement |
Filled With Words
Posted in Other Blogs, Philosophy, Quotes, Writing, tagged http://dshenai.wordpress.com/, On Success, On Writing, Other Blogs, Philosophy, Quotes, Tom Clancy on November 21, 2013| 6 Comments »
Success is a finished book, a stack of pages each of which is filled with words. If you reach that point, you have won a victory over yourself no less impressive than sailing single-handed around the world. | |
— Tom Clancy | |
[Found on a blog I follow: http://dshenai.wordpress.com/ | |
The specific post is: http://dshenai.wordpress.com/2013/10/03/tribute-to-tom-clancy-with-his-insightful-quotes/ | |
Thanks Deo! — KMAB] | |
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2012 | Lectio Auget Existentiae Meae |
2011 | Lied Lately? |
2010 | Born To Work At Faux News |
Lost Again (Uh, Make That Still) | |
Qui Genus Humanum Ingenio Superavit | |
They’re Back… (Part 1) |
Hard To Deserve
Posted in Other Blogs, Quotes, tagged Deodatta Shenai-Khatkhate, http://dshenai.wordpress.com/, Marilyn Monroe, On Personal Relationships, Other Blogs, Quotes on October 26, 2013| Leave a Comment »
I’m selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best. | |
— Marilyn Monroe | |
[This quote was originally found on one of the blogs I follow, maintained by Deodatta Shenai-Khatkhate: Deo Volente at: (http://dshenai.wordpress.com/) | |
The actual post is: http://dshenai.wordpress.com/2013/03/24/interesting-quotes-by-marilyn-monroe/ | |
Thanks, Deo! — KMAB] | |
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On This Day In: | |
2012 | Cloudy Between Games |
Admiration, n. | |
2011 | One, Two, Three – Blink |
I’d Like To
Posted in Other Blogs, Philosophy, Quotes, Reading, tagged http://dshenai.wordpress.com/, On Reading, Other Blogs, Philosophy, Quotes, Tom Clancy on October 23, 2013| 4 Comments »
The Only way to do all the things you’d like to do is to read. | |
— Tom Clancy | |
[Found on a blog I follow: http://dshenai.wordpress.com/ | |
The specific post is: http://dshenai.wordpress.com/2013/10/03/tribute-to-tom-clancy-with-his-insightful-quotes/ | |
Thanks Deo! — KMAB] | |
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On This Day In: | |
2012 | 2012 National League Champions – San Francisco Giants!! |
2nd Viewing – No Change | |
Light Shining Out of Darkness | |
2011 | Just Kickin It |
Are These The “Real” Protectors Of America’s Constitution? | |
2010 | Giants Advance To 2010 World Series!!! |
Because You Have Lived
Posted in Other Blogs, Philosophy, Quotes, tagged Bessie Anderson Stanley, http://dshenai.wordpress.com/, On Living, On Success, Other Blogs, Philosophy, Quotes on October 4, 2013| 2 Comments »
To laugh often and love much; | |
to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; | |
to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the betrayal of false friends; | |
to appreciate beauty; | |
to find the best in others; | |
to give of one’s self; | |
to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; | |
to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; | |
to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived | |
— this is to have succeeded. | |
― Bessie Anderson Stanley | |
[Taken from one of the blogs I follow: http://dshenai.wordpress.com/ | |
The specific post is at: http://dshenai.wordpress.com/2013/07/09/insightful-inspirational-quotes-about-life/ | |
Please visit his site as he routinely has interesting posts about science, arts, history, etc… | |
The original post is one long sentence. I have modified the format to make it appear more poetic (“greeting card”-ish). I hope no one minds… — KMAB] | |
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On This Day In: | |
2012 | 47% |
2011 | Conservative Values: Low And Lax |
2010 | A Non-Zero Sum Game |
What If “c” Isn’t A Constant? | |
2009 | Pictures from UCLA trip… |