The opulences offered by māyā, the illusory material energy, are unlimited. Even on this planet, we can experience many varieties of material enjoyment. But according to Vedic descriptions, there are higher planetary systems where the opportunities for material pleasure, power, beauty, and longevity are far beyond anything we can imagine. There are planets such as Candraloka, the sun, Maharloka, Janaloka, and Tapoloka, and ultimately Satyaloka, the highest material planet, where Brahmā resides. The duration of life there is so vast that it is almost impossible for us to comprehend. The Bhagavad-gītā explains that even Brahmā's conception of time is far beyond ordinary human calculation. Brahmā is described as the being appointed to create the material universe. The Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and other scriptures describe these higher planetary systems and their extraordinary forms of enjoyment. But there is an important point: ALL OF THIS IS STILL MATERIAL. It may be incredibly refined, powerful, beautiful, and long-lasting compared with our experience here, but it is still part of the external energy of the Supreme Lord—māyā. The yogīs can also attain extraordinary powers through their spiritual practices. They may develop abilities that appear supernatural to us. But these powers are also material. They are not the ultimate goal of spiritual life. What are we really trying to achieve? A sādhaka, a spiritual practitioner, does not ultimately aspire for these forms of material enjoyment, even if they could be obtained simply by desire. This is an important lesson for all of us. 
An entrepreneur may dream of unlimited wealth and influence.
A woman may be taught to measure her worth by beauty, youth, or social status.
A gamer may become absorbed in achievement, ranking, power, and recognition.
A spiritual practitioner may even become attracted to mystical abilities or extraordinary experiences.
But the question is the same: Are we simply looking for a more impressive version of material life?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccYqA5AEqOY It is the story of the Mahabharata. The Gita is a small chapter in it. Krishna explains the Bhagavad-gita to Arjuna, on the battlefield, before the fight. The Bhagavad-Gita explains who you are and who the Lord is and what is our relationship with Him. That scripture is only 5000 years old and is one of the youngest scripture, while other scriptures might be much older.

There will be seasons when the warmth you once felt in your spiritual life seems to vanish. Prayer feels empty, meditation feels flat, and the presence you used to sense so clearly seems far away. St. John of the Cross called this the "dark night," and he taught that it is not a sign you have lost your way. It is often a sign you are being invited deeper. In the early stages of awakening, we tend to love the feeling of closeness to Source. The dark night gently removes that feeling so we can discover a connection that never depended on it. What remains when the sweetness fades is something quieter and far more durable: a trust that holds even when you cannot feel it. If you are in a dry season right now, you have not been abandoned. You are being taught to stand on a foundation that sensation could never give you.

Dana wanted to see what I have painted. The elephant was for my great grandaughters bedroom.

Please join me in wishing our very own, @Karin Davis a super special happy birthday!!! Karen- I truly appreciate the love, light, & enthusiasm you share in every community. It warms my heart to witness how supportive and encouraging you are to others! Wishing you a beautiful, blessed day and year! Keep shining and enjoy this next circle around the sun! 🌞🤍🥳 So much love, Dana ✨🤍🌹🖤✨