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Ep. 14 – Aesthetics and Mystical Vision

Alan Watts Being in the Way

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The Unpredictable Nature of a Joker

In a foolproof world without fools, the joker in a deck of cards symbolizes unpredictability and freedom. Being predictable implies being less significant, as a joker thrives on being elusive and surprising. Comparing to a liberated individual in Hindu society, a joker is akin to a holy man or a sage who may act unexpectedly and shockingly. True holy men are unpredictable and often do things considered unconventional, defying societal norms and expectations.

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