The Blinking Drum

This book began with a deep musing about the tattva-s that were established through the many evolutions of the Shaiva traditions of India. While the tattva-s referred to in this book are from the Shaiva traditions of India, they have been reinterpreted in an original way by integrating them with the Taoist tradition, mainly through the yin-yang diagram. There is a known connection between the Shaiva traditions of India and the Taoist tradition. The depth of this connection is revealed in this book, possibly for the first time. These tattva-s, or categorical principles that explain reality are almost like ontological categories. They try to provide us with an understanding of ourselves, our place in the universe, and our relationship to it. By understanding all the tattva-s, one can develop a framework to organize one’s life and have a profound peace of mind with which to act. The purpose of writing this book is to evoke a profound realization in the reader and to provide peace. This book is a humble offering in that spirit to help people on life’s journey with an accessible way to find peace.