Shesha: Beneath the Axis of Time
Uprety, Mohan Chandra
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Shesha: Beneath the Axis of Time is a profound exploration of the cosmic serpent who dwells not above the world, but beneath it—upholding creation in stillness, embodying eternity in silence. Drawing from the deep well of Hindu myth, scripture, and contemplative philosophy, this book weaves a rich tapestry of symbolism, spiritual insight, and poetic reflection to reintroduce Shesha not merely as a mythological figure, but as an archetype of inner wisdom and the forgotten path of steadiness in a restless world.
From the serpent’s ancient birth among the Nagas to his renunciation and ascetic fire, from his silent service to Narayana upon the Ocean of Milk to his unseen presence in the avatars of Lakshmana and Balarama, Shesha becomes a symbol of profound meaning. He is the axis of time and space—the unmoving coil around which the cosmos turns. Through his still presence, we begin to understand the nature of time, the illusion of change, and the hidden power of that which remains unshaken.
The book guides readers into the spiritual depth behind the lore—why Shesha is the foundation of all worlds, what it means to “hold” without burden, and how his essence manifests not only in myth but within the seeker. Each chapter unfolds like a meditative journey, inviting readers to contemplate Shesha as the great witness, the purifier of karma, the guide of dharma, and the companion of divinity. He is not the destroyer nor the savior, but the quiet strength beneath both—ever present, ever awake.
Particularly moving is the final movement of the text, where Shesha is revealed not only in cosmic form, but as the inner serpent—the coiled energy of kundalini resting at the base of the spine, the real axis within the human soul. The narrative shifts from the mythic to the personal, offering gentle yet piercing insights into patience, detachment, surrender, and silent service. In Shesha, we find a model of how to live with vastness, how to support the world without clinging to it, and how to be steady even as everything around us shifts.
Far more than a retelling of mythology, Shesha: Beneath the Axis of Time is a spiritual invocation—a poetic, thoughtful, and soul-stirring offering for those drawn to the deeper mysteries of Hindu thought. With reverence for sacred texts and a heart open to contemplative seekers, the book speaks with the quiet authority of one who has glimpsed the eternal coil that upholds all things. It invites the reader not to escape the world, but to return to the deep ground beneath it—the place of stillness, vastness, and silent strength.
For readers of religion, mythology, mysticism, and yoga philosophy, this book opens a doorway into the overlooked dimension of Shesha: not merely as a symbol of power, but as the whisper of timeless wisdom, inviting us to become the one who watches, the one who holds, the one who remains—beneath the axis of time.
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