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Churning the Infinite: Kurma and the Axis of Immortality is a deeply immersive spiritual journey into one of the most profound yet often overlooked avatars of Lord Vishnu-Kurma, the divine tortoise. Rooted in the rich mythological narrative of the Samudra Manthan, where gods and demons churned the ocean of milk in search of immortality, this book unveils the quiet, powerful presence of Kurma as the axis upon which the cosmos found balance. While the devas and asuras struggled in cosmic turbulence, it was Kurma, bearing Mount Mandara upon His back, who made the act of churning possible. This gesture-silent, unwavering, foundational-becomes the heart of this book's spiritual inquiry. Beyond the myth, Churning the Infinite explores Kurma as an archetype of inner resilience, a symbol of silent strength, and a guardian of the sacred stillness that lies beneath all motion. In a world fraught with restlessness and fragmentation, Kurma emerges as a timeless reminder that stability is not stagnation, and silence is not absence, but the very womb of transformation. With each page, the reader is invited to descend beneath the surface of story and symbol to uncover the spiritual mechanics behind the myth-how the tortoise becomes the anchor for divine upheaval, and how that same principle can guide the seeker through personal turmoil and into deeper awareness. This work navigates the sacred geography of the Vedas, Puranas, the Mahabharata, and Bhagavata Purana, drawing together scriptural references, hymns, and meditative insights that illuminate Kurma's presence across Hindu sacred literature. It contemplates the tortoise not only as a divine incarnation, but as a meditative archetype that reveals the strength of withdrawal, the wisdom of patience, and the power of centered stillness. In the turning of the cosmic ocean, Kurma represents the unmoved mover-the divine substratum of existence that enables change without being changed, that upholds dharma while remaining beyond all dualities. Each chapter gently unpacks a layer of this symbolism-from the role of Kurma in yogic stillness and inner grounding, to the metaphysical nature of the shell as the boundary of the cosmos, to global mythologies that echo this sacred motif of the turtle as the world-bearer. The book also guides modern seekers in invoking Kurma's presence through meditation, mantras, visualizations, and contemplative practice, fostering spiritual resilience in the face of life's storms. Kurma becomes not merely a mythological figure, but a living principle-an inner axis around which one may churn the chaos of emotion, thought, and karma to reveal the nectar of divine clarity. Churning the Infinite is a timeless offering for those who wish to deepen their spiritual practice through the lens of sacred myth, for students of Hinduism eager to explore the richness of Vishnu's Dashavatara, and for all who seek to understand how silence can be strength, and how stillness can turn the wheel of creation. Through poetic narrative, philosophical depth, and a reverent tone, this book becomes not just a study of Kurma, but a spiritual companion for the inward journey.


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  • ISBN-13: 9798288543456
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 279 mm
  • No of Pages: 92
  • Spine Width: 5 mm
  • Weight: 236 gr
  • ISBN-10: 8288543456
  • Publisher Date: 18 Jun 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Kurma and the Axis of Immortality
  • Width: 216 mm


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