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The blog of Nirvanic regularly posts articles, quotes and insights regarding different fascinating topics, such as meditation, spirituality, mythology, psychedelics and more.

12 Powerful Quotes by Goethe on Love

Born in 1749, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is one of the most esteemed German romantic philosopher-poets of the 18th and 19th centuries. A towering figure in Western literature, Goethe's works encompass a vast array of topics—spanning poetry, drama, philosophy, and...

I Am That by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj (Quotes and Excerpts)

I Am That: Talks with Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj is a timeless spiritual classic that offers profound insights into the nature of consciousness, existence, and enlightenment. Written in the form of dialogues, this book captures the teachings of Nisargadatta Maharaj, an...

13 Mythological Sea Creatures You Might Meet (if you’re unlucky)

Monsters don’t just lurk in the closet—sometimes, they lurk in the water, waiting in the shadows of rivers, oceans, and ponds. From mysterious ripples on the surface to ancient tales whispered by sailors, water has always been a source of intrigue and terror....

40 Insightful Quotes by the Stoic Philosophers

The stoic philosophers of the ancient world were wise individuals that’s for sure. The main goal of their philosophy was mostly directed towards the cultivation of virtue and the conscious detachment from no-good passions, which all mortal men were inclined with. The...

9 Mythological Tricksters from Around the World

What do a mischievous spider, a shapeshifting god, and a cat in boots have in common? They are all trickster figures—cunning characters found in folklore from around the world. Though their motivations can range from selfish to selfless, their clever ruses have...

The Vedas and Upanishads (Quotes & Excerpts)

The Vedas and the Upanishads offer a fascinating window into the foundational spiritual and philosophical concepts of ancient Indian thought. The Vedas, composed over a long period from around 1500 B.C., represent a tapestry of hymns dedicated to a pantheon of...