The Eagle and the Snake: Ancient Wisdom for Your 2025 Vision
In ancient Indian wisdom, two perspectives guide the seeker: Garuda Drishti (eagle vision) and Sarpa Drishti (snake vision). As we step into 2025, these age-old concepts offer surprising insights for our modern journey.
Why This Matters Now
Standing at the threshold of a new year, we often swing between two extremes:
- Grand resolutions without practical steps
- Tactical plans without larger purpose
- But what if we could combine both?
The Eagle's View (Garuda Drishti)
Imagine soaring 10,000 feet above your life. From here, you see:
- Patterns you miss in daily chaos
- Connections between seemingly random events
- Opportunities hidden in plain sight
- The bigger story of your journey
This is your vision work. Your ability to see far and wide.
The Snake's View (Sarpa Drishti)
Now, lower yourself to ground level. Like a snake:
- Sensing every vibration in the environment
- Reading subtle signals
- Moving with precise awareness
- Making meaning from immediate experience
This is your sensing work. Your ability to read the present moment.
The Magic Happens in the Middle
Here's what I've learned in my own journey: Vision without sensing is fantasy. Sensing without vision is reactivity.
Real transformation requires both:
- Eagle vision to set direction
- Snake wisdom to navigate reality
Practical Application for 2025
As you plan your year:
- Take the Eagle's View: What patterns emerged in 2024? Where do you want to be in December 2025? What bigger story are you part of?
- Develop Snake Wisdom: What signals is your environment sending? What opportunities are right in front of you? What small steps can you take today?
My Personal Practice
In my own mid-career journey, I'm learning to alternate between these perspectives:
Eagle Days: Thursdays are for big-picture thinking
- Review larger patterns
- Adjust course direction
- Connect dots
Snake Days: Daily morning practice
- Sense immediate opportunities
- Make meaning of current experiences
- Take precise action
Your Turn
As you craft your 2025 vision, ask yourself:
- When do you need eagle vision?
- When do you need snake wisdom?
- How can you balance both?
Remember: The eagle sees the destination, but the snake knows the path.
Going Deeper
Want to explore this approach more deeply? I'm creating a detailed vision-crafting framework incorporating both perspectives. Join my email list for early access:
https://secondactworkbook.kit.com/2563172aba
Here's to seeing both far and deep in 2025.
With clarity and purpose, Prasanna
P.S. Sometimes the oldest wisdom offers the freshest perspective.
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