Blog posts by Murray Morison

Reading Time: 3 minutesA clear introduction to how the Bhagavad Gita fits within the Mahabharata, exploring Arjuna’s dilemma, Krishna’s divine guidance, and the symbolic powers of the Pandavas as a map of inner spiritual action.

Reading Time: 2 minutesLanguage can be slippery, and few words illustrate this better than the word myth. In modern usage, when we call something a “myth” we usually mean it is a falsehood—a mistaken belief that only the naïve could hold. In this sense, a myth is nothing more than an illusion.

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe classic epic of Rama and Sita is found all over Asia and the East. Here’s a brief synopsis of the story with some initial insights into its wonderful symbology.

Reading Time: 5 minutesSymbols reveal the invisible world in stories and motifs. Classic fairytales suggest a threefold reality revealed in the symbols used. Learn to unlock these spiritual treasuries.

Reading Time: 4 minutesSymbols are powerful. They connect the seen with the unseen, and reveal deeper truths. The key unlocks. It admits entry. Symbols act themselves as a key as this article demonstrates.

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the modern era, many have turned away from structured doctrines of religion toward a more fluid and individualised spirituality. This shift reflects profound cultural changes, particularly in the West, where a desire for personal connection with the divine has often supplanted collective worship.

Reading Time: 2 minutesAt its core, spirituality often points to something beyond the physical — a connection to higher realities, inner wisdom, or divine essence. Yet its interpretations diverge widely, sometimes even contradicting one another.

Reading Time: 2 minutesHomer, the name synonymous with epic poetry, remains one of the most enigmatic figures of ancient history. Was Homer a single, inspired poet, a woman, a group of bards, a lineage of oral storytellers, or even a broader tradition encompassing generations?