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31 Jul 2014
23 Jul 2014
J A D E J A G G E R
sourced via hippybeachgirl
I thought I'd share this very exotic home of jewellery designer Jade Jagger in Goa, India, photographed by the talented Idha Lindhag.Jade has been in news recently in India as she, partnering with her design firm, is designing the interiors for high end luxury apartments by the Lodha Group in Bombay. She also recently launched her beach boutique at Ashwen beach, North Goa, from where she retails her new jewelry line and clothes collection.
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21 Jul 2014
O s c a r & T h e W o l f
20 Jul 2014
r u d r a k s h a
Rudraksha meaning—the eye of Rudra [Shiva] is considered to be the most potent manifestation of the Cosmic Force. Hence Rudraksha is the object of worshiping and also the source to reach the higher self. It's often believed to symbolise the link between the earth and the heaven. These beads are the seeds of the Rudraksha fruit obtained from Rudraksha trees, found mostly in Indonesia, Nepal and India. On a mala, or set of mantra
counting beads, there are generally 108 beads, or some fraction of that number. Below
are some of the many reasons that have been given for having 108 beads on a
mala, as well as a few other points of interest.
9
times 12:
Both of these numbers have been said to have spiritual significance in many
traditions. 9 times 12 is 108. Also, 1 plus 8 equals 9. That 9 times 12 equals
108.
Powers
of 1, 2, and 3 in math: 1 to 1st power=1; 2 to 2nd power=4 (2x2); 3 to 3rd
power=27 (3x3x3). 1x4x27=108
Harshad
number:
108 is a Harshad number, which is an integer divisible by the sum of its digits
(Harshad is from Sanskrit, and means "great joy")
Desires: There are said
to be 108 earthly desires in mortals.
Lies: There are said
to be 108 lies that humans tell.
Delusions: There are said
to be 108 human delusions or forms of ignorance.
Heart
Chakra:
The chakras are the intersections of energy lines, and there are said to be a
total of 108 energy lines converging to form the heart chakra. One of them,
sushumna leads to the crown chakra, and is said to be the path to
Self-realization.
Sanskrit
alphabet:
There are 54 letters in the Sanskrit alphabet. Each has masculine and feminine,
shiva and shakti. 54 times 2 is 108.
Pranayama: If one is able to
be so calm in meditation as to have only 108 breaths in a day, enlightenment
will come.
Upanishads: Some say there
are 108 Upanishads, texts of the wisdom of the ancient sages.
Sri
Yantra:
On the Sri Yantra there are marmas where three lines intersect, and there are
54 such intersections. Each intersections has masculine and feminine, shiva and
shakti qualities. 54 times 2 equals 108. Thus, there are 108 points that define
the Sri Yantra as well as the human body.
Marmas: Marmas or
marmasthanas are like energy intersections called chakras, except have fewer
energy lines converging to form them. There are said to be 108 marmas in the
subtle body.
Time: Some say there
are 108 feelings, with 36 related to the past, 36 related to the present, and
36 related to the future.
8
extra beads: In doing a practice of counting the number of repetitions of
the mala, 100 are counted as completed. The remaining are said to cover errors
or omissions. The 8 are also said to be an offering to God and Guru.
Chemistry: Interestingly,
there are about 115 elements known on the periodic table of the elements. Most
of those, around or higher than the number 100 only exist in the laboratory,
and some for only thousandths of a second. The number that naturally exist on
Earth is around 100.
Astrology: There are 12
constellations, and 9 arc segments called namshas or chandrakalas. 9 times 12
equals 108. Chandra is moon, and kalas are the divisions within a whole.
River
Ganga:
The sacred River Ganga spans a longitude of 12 degrees (79 to 91), and a
latitude of 9 degrees (22 to 31). 12 times 9 equals 108.
Planets
and Houses:
In astrology, there are 12 houses and 9 planets. 12 times 9 equals 108.
Goddess
names:
There are said to be 108 Indian goddess names.
Gopis
of Krishna:
In the Krishna tradition, there were said to be 108 gopis or maid servants of
Krishna.
1,
0, and 8:
Some say that 1 stands for God or higher Truth, 0 stands for emptiness or
completeness in spiritual practice, and 8 stands for infinity or eternity.
Sun
and Earth:
The diameter of the Sun is 108 times the diameter of the Earth. The distance
from the Sun to the Earth is 108 times the diameter of the Sun.
Moon
and Earth:
The average distance of the Moon from the Earth is 108 times the diameter of
the Moon.
Silver
and the moon: In astrology, the metal silver is said to represent the moon.
The atomic weight of silver is 108.
Meditations: Some say there
are 108 styles of meditation.
Paths
to God:
Some suggest that there are 108 paths to God.
Hinduism: 108 is said to
refer to the number of Hindu deities. Some say that each of the deities has 108
names.
Islam: The number 108
is used in Islam to refer to God.
Sikh: The Sikh
tradition has a mala of 108 knots tied in a string of wool, rather than beads.
Buddhism: Some Buddhists
carve 108 small Buddhas on a walnut for good luck. Some ring a bell 108 times
to celebrate a new year. There are said to be 108 virtues to cultivate and 108
defilements to avoid.
Chinese: The Chinese
Buddhists and Taoists use a 108 bead mala, which is called su-chu, and has
three dividing beads, so the mala is divided into three parts of 36 each.
Chinese astrology says that there are 108 sacred stars.
Stages
of the soul: Said that Atman, the human soul or center goes through 108
stages on the journey.
Meru: This is a
larger bead, not part of the 108. It is not tied in the sequence of the other
beads. It is the quiding bead, the one that marks the beginning and end of the
mala.
Dance: There are 108
forms of dance in the Indian traditions.
Praiseworthy
souls:
There are 108 qualities of praiseworthy souls.
I got given my first Rudraksha beads as a gift whilst I was travelling through Rishikesh. I love them, I mostly wear them as a bracelet. Have yet to use them in mediation but I will :)
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18 Jul 2014
p i z z z a
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| Last weekend at Mandalas Organic Arts Cafe |
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Incredible Squash Pizza |
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Sweet Potato Tofu Pizza |
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| Pizza with Walnuts and Basil |
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Flax Veggie Thins and the Easiest Vegan Pate |
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| Deconstructed Gobi Paratha (Cauliflower Crust) |
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| Feed south africa + romesco pizza w/ spiced chickpeas + lemony arugula |
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Vegan Pesto Pizza |
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Market Mediterranean Pizza |
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| Mini Vegan Pizza Bites |
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| Cauliflower + brussels sprout crust with a white bean spread, caramelized onions + shredded sprouts |
Had the most delicious potato & caper pizza last weekend at Mandalas Organic Arts Cafe . Best of all it was vegan and gluten free. Manadla's it truly the perfect place to catch up with friends, drink and eat delicious food + wine, and sit back and enjoy the live music.
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⟁ g y p s e t ⟁
Teepee tents have never been more stunning & magical.
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| An all-white Gypset event in Malibu with custom rugs, lights, sculptures & seating |
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| via ivy & juice |
Source: C Magazine / Gypset Events
Gypset is an artisanal event design company owned by fellow surfers and globe-trotters, Frank Klapp and Christian Escario. Originally from Europe, the ultra-talented event designers moved to Los Angeles to begin a new adventure. Gypset designs and builds all of their furniture,structures and lamps themselves, and hand selects all of their handmade rugs directly from the source. Constantly designing an array of structures that can transform any location into an extraordinary place. Weddings outdoors, in natural settings are their specialty!
To learn more about Gypset and see other incredible events they’ve designed, don’t miss their website at www.GypsetEvent.com!
Hope everyone’s weekend finds them in a setting like this.
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