In the Wheel of Life, the God Realm may look like paradise, endless pleasure, eternal youth, and effortless luxury. But beneath the surface lies spiritual danger. The gods, lost in comfort, forget compassion. Detached from suffering, they lack the drive to grow, help, or awaken. And when their karma catches up, their fall can be devastating. ⚔️ Below them, the jealous demigods battle to steal their joy, a reminder of how desire and envy feed the cycle of rebirth. 🎞️ As part of this season’s AWAKEN, each episode dives deeper into each section of the Wheel of Life. This week, we reflect on the God Realm and the exploration of community on a personal level. Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe! _______ God Realm of the Wheel of Life, attributed to Lhadripa Rinzing Chungyalpa, (b.1912, Sikkim - d.1977), Sikkim, c.1930, scroll painting, pigments on cloth, Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, C.2004.21.1. #AwakenPod #RubinMuseum #RubinGlobal