For me reading the Tao Te Ching was a game changer. Some of the ideas in that book really changed my perspective on things.

  • muddi [he/him]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I’m reading the Kathasaritsagara now! Reading those kind of collections of tales makes me feel like I’m living among the ancient/medieval villagers of India, an interesting perspective shift to say the least

      • muddi [he/him]@hexbear.netEnglish
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        1 year ago

        I’ll check it out! Thanks for the rec

        And about the Indian stories, I think you’ll find a rhythmic pattern. Maybe the translations can ruin it, I can’t confirm or deny this.

        I think you’re right, I’m probably missing out on certain contexts and linguistic play reading the English translations. It adds to the melancholy in a way though, knowing there’s more beneath the surface of the words I can only barely grasp