249 Results with the "Poetry" genre


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      Just Folks

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      by LovelyMay Just Folks begins with a portrait of a town that thrives not on noise, but on kindness. In this place, people are not judged by wealth or status, but by their decency and spirit. Neighbors greet one another with sincerity, and conversations lift hearts rather than weigh them down. Gossip finds no ground here because it is met with silence or replaced by praise. The people value cheer over cynicism, and they live by the principle that it is better to build others up than to tear them down. It's not a…
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      Just Folks

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      by LovelyMay Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest is a heartwarming collection of poems that celebrate the everyday lives, struggles, and joys of ordinary people, capturing the essence of kindness, simplicity, and the beauty of human connections.
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    • Chapter XVIII — The Bhagavad-Gita Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XVIII opens with a direct question from Arjuna, who seeks to understand the difference between renunciation and the abandonment of action. Krishna responds with calm authority, distinguishing between the two with clarity. Renunciation means giving up desires behind actions, not necessarily the actions themselves. In contrast, abandonment refers to giving up attachment to results. This is a vital distinction in the pursuit of spiritual progress. One is not asked to withdraw from life, but to engage…
    • Chapter XVII — The Bhagavad-Gita Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XVII begins with Arjuna raising a thoughtful concern. He wonders what becomes of people who act out of faith without strictly following scriptural rules. Krishna responds with a detailed explanation that faith itself is shaped by one's inner qualities—what he calls the Gunas: Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas. Those with a sattvic nature develop faith in pure, uplifting things that lead toward wisdom and harmony. Rajasic individuals are drawn to restless desires, often seeking power or control in their…
    • Chapter XVI — The Bhagavad-Gita Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XVI opens with a clear explanation of the traits that reflect a life aligned with higher purpose. Krishna describes divine qualities as natural to those walking a spiritual path. Fearlessness, inner purity, self-control, truthfulness, compassion, and devotion are not just ideals, but necessary behaviors for those who wish to break free from ego and suffering. These traits anchor a person in peace and are cultivated through constant reflection and a genuine desire to do good without seeking praise.…
    • Chapter XV — The Bhagavad-Gita Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XV opens with a striking symbol—the upside-down tree—which Krishna uses to explain the nature of human existence. This tree, with its branches reaching down and roots stretching upward, mirrors how the material world is only a shadow of the spiritual truth. Its leaves, likened to Vedic hymns, are said to nourish life, much like knowledge feeds the soul. The structure of this tree is not fixed; it is influenced by human choices and the interplay of nature’s three qualities—goodness, passion,…
    • Chapter XIV — The Bhagavad-Gita Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIV begins with Krishna offering a teaching he declares as the highest form of wisdom—knowledge that frees the soul from the cycle of birth and death. He uses the image of a cosmic womb, describing nature as the mother that holds all creation. Into this vast maternal force, Krishna sows the seed of all living beings, identifying himself as the eternal father. This union of divine force and material nature is what gives life its many forms. Nothing exists without this partnership, and every living…
    • Chapter XIII — The Bhagavad-Gita Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIII opens with Arjuna seeking deeper insight into the nature of the human body and the essence that resides within it. Krishna responds by defining two key concepts: the body as the “field” and the soul as the “knower of the field.” The field is everything physical—subject to change, decay, and interaction—while the knower remains unchanged, silently observing. Krishna explains that he is the ultimate knower in all beings, present in every form yet unbound by any one form. The body…
    • Chapter XII — The Bhagavad-Gita Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XII begins with a profound and timeless inquiry into the nature of divine devotion. Arjuna, driven by genuine spiritual curiosity, seeks clarity from Krishna regarding two paths—worshipping a personal, visible form of God versus meditating upon the formless, unmanifested aspect of the Divine. His question reflects a fundamental dilemma in spiritual practice: whether the tangible or intangible is more effective in bringing one closer to liberation. This chapter delves into what it truly means to…
    • Chapter XI — The Bhagavad-Gita Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XI takes readers into one of the most visually striking and emotionally transformative moments in the Bhagavad-Gita. After receiving deep philosophical instruction, Arjuna expresses a longing to see Krishna’s divine essence with his own eyes. He seeks more than words—he desires direct perception of the universal force behind all existence. At the beginning of this sacred vision, Krishna responds not with abstract reasoning, but with an act of divine generosity. He bestows upon Arjuna a…
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