VISUAL STORIES · SHIVANANDA LAHARI
See the verse.
Make room for stillness.
A place for visual contemplation alongside the verses, recordings and study notes.
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Spanda · Stillness, alive
Evoke the Stillness. Awaken the Power—as one inseparable rhythm
Created by Kiran Gudipati, Spanda is an artistic companion for contemplation. The Sanskrit word Spanda (स्पन्द) means pulse, vibration, or movement. It evokes the subtle rhythm of existence—where the stillness of Shiva and the creative energy of Śakti are inseparably one.
Her meditating figure invites a pause before returning to the words of Shivananda Lahari. The Guided Tour by Spanda introduces this collection at your own pace.
Artistic imagery is an editorial aid, not a representation of Guru’s teachings or a replacement for the source text. The guided tour uses Spanda’s synthetic Stillness voice, distinct from Guru’s recordings.
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Films for the verses
Available films appear below when an administrator enables them. Open a verse to read its text and study notes alongside the film.
Visual interpretations retain their own descriptions and credits. A film’s imagery is distinct from the verse and its commentary.