Māyīya Mala
Short Summary
The mala of perception — seeing life in fragments and missing the unity beneath.
Full Description
Māyīya Mala arises from Māyā Śakti, veiling unity and projecting multiplicity. It tricks us into seeing 'me vs. you' as ultimately real. In Tantric practice, we learn to see diversity shimmering within oneness, breaking the spell of separation.
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Physical/Emotional Associations
fragmentation; confusion; misperception
Related Songs
Where We Sleep
“Where We Sleep” moves from shared desires to stark streets, refusing to other anyone. A mantra of unity (“we want the same things”) opens the door; then the perspective flips—freedom’s illusion, the descent into cold, hunger, and being unseen. A stuttering 911-like plea and late-night madness reveal fear more than menace. The final reflection lands softly and truthfully: we were children once; we wanted love and purpose; the only difference now may be a bed and a lock. Compassion, here, is the chorus.
