The Shatkona (Sanskrit: षट्कोण, meaning "six-angled") is an ancient symbol that predates the Star of David and is deeply rooted in Indian metaphysical, tantric, and yogic philosophy. It represents the union of opposites—a foundational idea across mysticism, alchemy, and spiritual traditions globally.
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Demons and origins of demonology
The idea of demons—non-human entities with powers that can harm or help—has roots in the oldest mythologies and religious systems. These beings have been variously described as gods, spirits, fallen angels, or personifications of psychological or natural forces.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Thoth and Hermes Trismegistus in the Greco-Egyptian tradition
The figure known as Thoth (Tot) in Egyptian mythology and Hermes Trismegistus in the Greco-Egyptian tradition are not the same historical person (and likely not historical at all), but they are syncretized—meaning later traditions merged their identities and teachings.
Monday, June 23, 2025
Aura Biofield and Chakras
The idea of an “energetic aura” or “biofield” around the human body is widespread in spiritual, metaphysical, and alternative health traditions. Here's a breakdown of what’s claimed, what’s known, and what’s speculative or unproven:
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Fighting for Meaning and Mahabharata nonsense
Your questions cut into the bone of every serious ethical and existential inquiry: What is worth fighting for? Is sacrifice meaningful? Is detachment sane—or sociopathic?
Friday, June 20, 2025
Futility of saving the world
The urge to change or save the world can come from several sources—biological, psychological, social, and existential. It's not reducible to a single motive like guilt or compassion. Let's dissect the main drivers behind this impulse, and you'll see it's a messy convergence:
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Oldest corporations and wealth concentration
This is a deep and revealing question—one that touches on the longevity of corporate power, ownership continuity, and the tension between dynastic control and bureaucratic management.