Hope you all are ready because it's Moksha time! Today at the monastery we had a homa and raised the coral flag to signify our entrance into this new season, Moksha Ritau. Please share in the comments what on the physical plane you plan on streamlining this season!  

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  112 Introduction Beginning with Hindu New Year in mid-April, three seasons of the year divide our activities into three great needs of humankind--the learning of scripture in the first season, Nartana Ritau; the living of culture in the second season, Jivana Ritau; and the meditating on Siva in the third season, Moksha Ritau. Thus we are constantly reminded that our life is Siva's life and our path to Him is through study, sadhana and realization. In ritau one, we teach the philosophy; in ritau two, we teach the culture; and in ritau three, we teach meditation. 120 The Third Season: Moksha Ritau The third period of the year, Moksha Ritau, the cool season, is from mid-December to mid-April. It is the season of dissolution. The key word is resolution. Merging with Siva: Hinduism's Contemporary Metaphysics is the focus of study and intense investigation. The colors of this season are coral-pink, silver and all shades of blue and purple--coral for the Self within, silver and blue for illumination, and purple for enlightened wisdom. High above flies the coral flag, signaling Parasiva, Absolute Reality, beyond time, form and space. Moksha Ritau is a time of appreciation, of gratitude for all that life has given, and a time of honoring elders, those in the sannyasa stage of life. Moksha Ritau is excellent for philosophical discussions, voicing one's understanding of the path through an enlightened intellect. In finance, it is the time for yearly accounting and reconciliation. On a mundane level it is a time of clearing attics, basements, garages, sheds, warehouses, workshops and desks, getting rid of unneeded things, of pruning trees, of streamlining life on the physical plane--of reengineering. Aum Aum Aum

5 Responses to “Moksha Ritau 2022”

1. Holly Young says:
   December 17th, 2022 at 7:51 pm

   No matter what I read here, it always has new meaning. Aum namah Sivaya

2. toshadeva says:
   December 18th, 2022 at 2:19 am

   Jai Ganapati
   Time to clear out paperwork, organize drawers, toss old clothes and release excess items.
   Thank you for inspiration, Om.

3. Amma Anne Deer says:
   December 18th, 2022 at 4:52 am

   In mid-January, I’m allowing the surgeon to remove the early cancer in my right lung, for the second time. I’m cleaning house, repairing broken things, cooking foods with love, to save for healing. I’m planting baby peach trees for beautiful spring blossoms. 300 new pink & white daffodils will bloom in spring.
   Jai Ganeesh! : )

4. Faith Collier says:
   December 18th, 2022 at 2:38 pm

   Moksha time sounds good to me; in fact, it makes my heart sing! Since the key word is resolution, I am focusing on the resolve to not react to life’s experiences, but to understand them, while practicing affectionate detachment, and being fully present in each holy instant. Also, I am reconciling all situations and relationships, increasing and deepening my sadhana, healing my subconscious, and committing my life (Siva’s life) for the sake of all beings. That’s the plan. Aum Aum Aum

5. Pethuraja says:
   December 21st, 2022 at 4:44 pm

   “AUM”!.

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