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Like A Paintingcitra-karmavat
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Contemplative
Yukti #77Verse 102
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Verse 102indrajāla-mayaṃ viśvaṃ vyastaṃ vā citra-karmavat ।
bhramad vā dhyāyataḥ sarvaṃ paśyataś ca sukhodgamaḥ ॥Contemplating the diverse universe as being similar to a wondrous painting, or a magic show, or as [constantly] in flux—seeing everything [in this way], the arising of [true] happiness occurs.
Planning note: This practice is nice to do outdoors, but can be done anywhere.
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Contemplate the whole universe (of your direct experience) as being like a wondrous painting, with countless hues and shades of light and dark; a magical painting that is ever flowing in subtle streams of change.