Because the Earth is round, whether I gaze East or West, I am looking toward my Teacher Because She births the elements from earth to space, any direction and all phenomena are She Because wisdom is the nature of all the worlds, She reveals her grace everywhere I might walk and in everything I might touch, smell, feel, and see If you haven’t yet discovered this for yourself, it might sound intellectual or unreal But even writing these simple words, and even in these painful times, my heart still moves in unstoppable waves the profound intimacy prevails and tears of gratitude fall ~ Shambhavi Sarasvati, November 3, 2025
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