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The Light and the Shield

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In a world woven with eternal mysteries, a man and a woman emerged at the dawn of existence, fulfilling the essential balance life required. Within the Vedic tradition, the man is known as Purusha, the embodiment of consciousness, and the woman as Prakriti, the force of nature itself. In other spiritual paths, they appear as Adam and Eve, representing the primal duality at the root of creation. Every man was entrusted with sacred duties, just as every woman was endowed with her divine responsibilities. Yet, as time moved through ages and civilizations rose and fell, these roles evolved. With each passing era, the nature of their responsibilities transformed, reflecting the changing rhythm of the world. When man and woman come together, they form more than just a bond. They give rise to a microcosm, a reflection of the vast universe itself. In this sacred union, Purusha and Prakriti merge into a dance of harmony, challenge, growth, and awakening. This anthology traces their journey across the ages, capturing their love, struggles, separations, and reunions. Through myth and memory, through darkness and light, the eternal tale of Purusha and Prakriti unfolds a story as old as time, yet always new.
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Chapter 1 - Introduction

In a world filled with mysteries, a man and a woman came into existence—complementary forces destined to fulfill the essential balance of life. In the Vedic tradition, the man is called Purusha, the cosmic spirit, and the woman is known as Prakriti, the force of nature. In other faiths, they appear as Adam and Eve, reflecting the universal duality of creation.

Every man was given a set of roles to fulfill his duty, and every woman her own divine responsibilities. But as the ages turned and societies evolved, these roles shifted. Their nature changed with time, yet the deeper essence of their connection endured. When a man and a woman unite, they form a micro-universe, an intimate reflection of the cosmos itself. In that sacred bond, Purusha and Prakriti merge into a single rhythm, giving shape to something greater than themselves.

A man meets a woman. They interact, slowly beginning to understand one another. Often, they fall into moments of chaos, tangled in thoughts and doubts that cloud the heart. They lose clarity, becoming trapped in the noise of their own minds. But through it all, through the confusion and the collapse, something within guides them. And eventually, the man finds his eternal partner. The one destined not just to be with him, but to grow with him, to reflect him, and to complete the journey.

What follows is an anthology of their story across time. A journey through many forms, many trials, and many lives, the endless unfolding of Purusha and Prakriti.

Before we begin, a small poem is dedicated to the journey of souls:

Oh! Holy men and women of that divine,

Who came upon this universe.

What are you worrying about,

In this world which created by eternal couple.

 

Seeking the answers in your own chaos,

Forming the chain of questions which strangle from your cause.

Seeking the one who is right,

But within yourself, you start to fight.

 

Seeking is the the penance,

which will take you to the eternal.

While finding the right ones,

You become the one in divine essence.

 

Oh! Holy men of the divine,

Become the shield of her chastity,

But don't let that obsession,

Let you become the spear to hurt.

 

Oh! Holy women of that eternal goddess,

Become the light of his faith,

But don't let yourself fade away,

Which might take another penance to enlighten yourself.

 

Become the ladders, not the walls.

One might climb both,

But one climbs in the presence of the of the eternal scenery,

And one climbs with darkness within.

 

When one of you find the key to that eternal couple,

Go together without any doubt,

Let the tests come ahead,

Your unwavering attention will prove your faith.

 

The light of faith will move ahead,

There will be windy gusts of doubts,

The shield should cover the eternal light,

Which protects to shine in darkest night.

 

In the realm of the eternal couple,

You will find yourselves in front of them,

Remember your journey is separate,

But you have to walk together to achieve the divine fate.