Sounds consistent with Dakshinamurthy Stotram of Adishankara. Appealing and intriguing. But so difficult to comprehend and apply it consistently through day to day life.
Had never thought in this direction at all. Would always shun and worry about the darker side though have been a counselor helping people come out from their grief by providing the calmness and comfort. Though theoretically agree on the nature of life being swings of joy and grief - have never felt it as much so far as I had after reading this piece!
The deeper you dig the higher the capacity - for both joy and pain - mind boggling arithmetic of emotional capacity!
On May 28, 2024 Thiagarajan wrote on Is There A Real World Out There?, by Anil Seth: