A Timeless Tale of two birds
A Timeless Tale of 2 Birds The knowledge of Ayurveda has its roots in the Vedas and Upanishads the sacred text of India from which many spiritual philosophies and religions having sprungs. It is a science not only of a physical body, but it goes beyond into the understanding of consciousness itself. In the ancient spiritual text called the Mundaka Upanishad of India, there is a well-known tale of two birds living in the same tree. The simple story is an allegory for our spiritual journey, the goal and the challenges that we meet along the way. Two birds, bound together in close friendship, live in a tree. One lives amongst the lower branches while the other, a dazzling golden bird, perches high up at the very top of the tree. The lower bird keeps busy all day long, hopping from branch to branch, pecking and eating the fruits of the tree with relish. In trying to find the sweet fruits, it tastes many sour ones. The higher bird has no interest in eati...