Please SCROLL DOWN right side of this blog page to SEE pixel images of the T-SHIRT DESIGNS. NOTE: Please read each post from the May Archive on T-shirts to explain these designs as well as their optional alterations.
Method of Design & Quality of T-shirts
All the T-shirts are designed by hand embroidery; except "the Siva Tiger T-shirt design" which uses Japanese machinery for the embroidery.
They are all 100% good quality cotton, pre-shrunk and pre-run in various sizes (small, medium, large or XL) and in the color of your choice. Ideally, you can send us your exact color preference and waist, chest, shoulder and length dimensions to tailor the T-shirt for you. Designs can be made on T-shirts with sleeves (men) or sleeveless (female design).
Each shirt comes with an explanation of the design under the plastic covering, making it a meaningful gift. It is wrapped in an envelope to protect them during transportation.
Transport & Cost
Transportation is by professional couriers to your address. Cost for embroidery T-shirts range from US15 to US$30. Payment is made on order. Delivery is within 3 weeks of order.
Silk screen versions of the T-shirt in the same designs can be made available on bulk demand for people interested in wholesale orders. Wholesale price can be made available on contact at our e-mail.
Payment
Order and Payment by Pay pal or otherwise is arranged through CONTACT at my e-mail 14suren@gmail.com. The transportation cost is covered by you and depends on the destination. This amount can be given once e-mail contact is made.
Note: A secure (https) web-site is under construction (www.metaphysicalhouse.com)with a google search assist (google ad sense) and inter-active photo-shop which will soon allow easy access, collaboration (see post on "company vision") and card or telegraphic transfer payment to be made on line.
We hope this site will have more designs up that are refined and improved in their manufacturing and presentation, made more fashionable, with a clearer viewing and proper models and photography!
But this blog gives you a preview of the design ideas to come; ie. designs that synthesize and fuse metaphysical, cultural and ecological ideas, themes and sacred geometry (yantras, mandalas,yogic physiology, platonic solids, metatron's cube, dodecahedron, tree of life, merkaba, phi, golden mean spiral, fibonacci ratio, flower of life, golden rectangle, sacred trapezoid, native, tribal, religious and cultural symbols etc..) between the east and west, ancient and contemporary.
For examples of design ideas, see the following web sites:- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacred_geometry, http://www.ancient-symbols.com/, http://www.sacred-geometry.com/, http://www.crystalinks.com/
You-tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkGeOWYOFoA,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm5iMuJwm8Y
Some other T-shirt sites:- www.zazzle.com, www.redbubble.com, http://www.desithreads.com, http://iwearyourshirt.com/
"JiVa" clothes sites: http://www.jivafairtrading.com/, http://www.jivaclothing.com.au, http://soulofjiva.com , http://primajiva.com, http://jivaapoha.com/bazaar.html
Some of my related blog sites are:-
http://yoga-chakrapedia-portal.blogspot.com/ (Yoga chakra portal & JiVa Gypsies Project); http://jyotish-vedicastrology.blogspot.com (introduction and philosophy of the original astrology from the ancient Seers of India), http://jiva5lotus.blogspot.com (the Club Jiva Cafe's Vision), http://www.scribd.com/doc/59746774/Edu-Create-Book (JiVa5 metaphysical model for secondary education)
Disclaimer
If you are not satisfied with the T-shirt on its arrival to you, due to a fault in the design manufacture of the T-shirt itself, we will reimburse you. However, this does not include your wrong choice of color, size or design on order of a T-shirt and desire to change it.
The T-shirts have to be returned to our address (given via e-mail) within 2 weeks of its delivery. Reimbursement does not include transportation costs which are borne by you.We are also not liable for any tears, damage or loss of the T-shirts due to accidents caused during transportation by professional couriers.
OUR COMPANY VISION (for social entrepreneurship)
Our Jiva 5 Lotus Project Proposal
The Metaphysical House aspires to initiate "the Jiva 5 Lotus Project"; a project that plans to provide a business model based on social entrepreneurship for the benefit of all included.
The Meaning of “Jiva 5 Lotus”
Jiva = Being
5 = 5 Human values
Lotus = Compassion
It’s vision is to become a business model that practices the 5 human values (truth, love, peace, right action and non-violence) to serve all being “needs” with compassion for the development and expansion of consciousness
The project proposes to provide an example of how a business can run to further serve the ideals of this vision by providing the opportunity for “contributors” to join in a transparent and efficient model that allows them to make an income, develop their spiritual creativity and serve the sick, needy and young.
The below information explains how people can get involved in the project at a later date to participate in its mission-vision.
Mission Vision
To provide an alternative business model based on attracting participation for a more profitable social entrepreneurship.
BUSINESS MODEL
The Jiva 5 Lotus model is a proposal about transformation and change; changing the way a business can run that is democratic in its operation through the free market economy but, that is less competitive and more group consciousness orientated in its potential profit sharing. The model also will give due recognition to every individuals contributions.
HOW.....?
Collaborators - Addressing the collaborator/contributor… if u want to join…?
Group Collaboration – Under trademark to leverage name as well as own products
1. Collaborator’s own designs on T-shirts
2. Own collection name or signature on front of T-shirt
3. 25% collaborator’s profit margins after manufacturing costs
4. 25% profits goes to project of choice (medical, education or eco-project)
5. 50% back into business expansion for further sponsoring more manufacturing of new designs (the plan is also later use an on-line viewing of a "fair-trade" policy with manufacturers)
6. Transparency of accounts (password, bank account, charity of choice to Jiva Lotus Trust to service project with accountability and receipts)
Example of T-shirt design on web gallery eg.
1. Siva Tiger T-shirts (embroidery design and later silk screen)
2. Samadhi108 (Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd own collection name)
3. Costs of manufacturing T-shirts
4. 25% from account sales with towards Jiva Lotus Trust => project
5. 50% back into designing next T-shirt under Samadhi 108 (eg. Funky stylized Ganesh, Gayatri, metaphysical, eco etc. T-shirts)
6. Photo/pixel images of item sponsored and receipts/account balance provide
For example:
For purchasing an needed ambulance or other medical aids at service project in rural south India at Kerala/Ammaji, Vellore/Narayani Amma or Puttaparthi/Sathya Sai Baba free superspeciality hospitals. This could include the development of free health clinics that continue the free acute medical treatments already offered by these spiritual organisations.
OR for a child education program in rural India
(ie. a monetary sound, sufficient and safe mechanism of "orphaning" a child's education within a family/community under poverty parameters, with the program having a means of screening factors such as interest and aptitude of a potential candidate to uplift himself and community out of poverty. The educational option/venue, opportunity and mechanism must permit a prospective leverage to allow the child to reach tertiary levels of education)
Net Profit on Collaborator’s shirts
100% net profit = 25% (Collaborators profits) + 25% (Jiva Lotus Trust) + 50% profits (subtracting manufacturing, agent/distributor & transportation costs) towards Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd (using balance for a specific account for remanufacturing new or other collaborators designs)
The Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd
The Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd is a registered Singapore Private Limited Company dealing in the import and export of garment
The Jiva Lotus Trust ia a Singapore NPO (Non-Profit Organization) affiliated to Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd; governed by the same director(s)
The Director
Surendra Ratnam, 39 year old English-Indian, male physiotherapist (Bsc. Curtin University, Australia). Born in Singapore, educated in international schools and abroad, lives in south India and Singapore. Humanistic synthesis through spirituality http://yoga-chakrapedia-portal.blogspot.com, mantric music (at the Jiva Cafe http://jiva5lotus.blogspot.com), and marketing metaphysical memorabilia through this site! You can also visit my facebook profile page under the search name JiVa Surendra (Ratnam).
Other potential investors, devotees, idealists & activists!
Secretary
Ryan Lim - One Stop Professional Services
Terms & Conditions for Contributors
Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd will not touch the pool of money generated from collaborators sales which are used for manufacturing new designs towards collaborators/collaboration. This requires your trust as well as the fact, that once a trial web site is set up, a monthly separate report on the accountability of collaborators against the “Samadhi108”profits shall be available for viewing.
Thus, Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd’s profits from their own designs, under “Samadhi 108”, will be independent from collaborators.
This is to avoid Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd profiting from others designs
Rather, it should encourage and engender more collaboration from creative participants wanting to serve the ideals of the project; namely, a personal income, personal satisfaction and recognition for the design via their named collection & lastly, contribute to social entrepreneurship and the funding of service projects.
However, the cost of the initial production of 150 minimal samples for manufacturing of a collaborator’s designs will be born by Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd. 25% profits will be received by collaborators once the manufacturing costs are covered by recorded sales.
This is, in lieu of the anticipated increased revenue by collaborators designs (50% of the net profit) for generating a growing pool for more sponsoring of new collaborators T-shirts and group participation.
Designs have to fall within the requirements of the Jiva 5 Lotus’ metaphysical vision ie. designs of an ecological, value based, metaphysical or spiritual orientation.
The designs have to be original, aesthetic and be screened for approval by a marketing feed-back survey via a simple questionnaire. Final approval is made by Jiva 5 Lotus - Jiva Café personnel.
In terms of copyright or protection of your design, we advice you post the same to your own personal address. We assure you that we will not manufacture anything without both your and a Jiva 5 Lotus consensus. But, to avoid confusion or misunderstanding it is better you follow this procedure so as to act as an informal yet legal means of copyright and therefore, make you feel more comfortable and safe in participating in this project.
If Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd agrees to manufacture your design, we will send you a formal legal agreement that you design will be manufactured under the permanent rights of the Jiva 5 Lotus trademark only.
The Collaborator’s name will be printed on the T-shirt as a signature, name, or your chosen pseudo-collection name and appear at the bottom, front edge of every T-shirt along with the Jiva Lotus Trust emblem (NPO – Non-Profit-Organisation).
However, should your designs face legal copy-right infringement charges (ie. Re-produced from some other source other than your own creativity or not received legal approval by the “designer” concerned), the terms of the agreement will hold you fully accountable for any illegalities of charges faced. Therefore, you will have to register your designs under the “registered designs” with IPOS (the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore). Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd. can assist you in this process. We want to help you make money for yourself and others but we want you to take responsibility for your actions too; just as Jiva 5 Lotus has to regarding our fulfillment of our terms and conditions contract with you as well as abiding by the dharmic conscience of karmic duties to one and all.
Thus, the concept is that Jiva 5 Lotus might have to use its own capital to up-start this project on other’s behalf but, ultimately will leverage the brand name for a more co-ordinated and collaborative marketing of the T-shirts trademark; in effect, not only leading to greater returns on their own designs but also help attract more money for philanthropic projects which also allows the “donor” to make money and gain an identity in the process of being another ambassador of good will for change and social entrepreneurship.
Management Principles of Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd
1. 25% of profits => back into business expansion
(note: that profits from Collaborators is separate from profits of Jiva 5 Lous’ “Samadhi108 collection)
2. 25% of profits => towards supporting staff & collaborators
(rent & wages of staff & emergency support of their family health & education)
3. 25% of profits => paying taxes and following the laws of the land
4. 25% of profits => optional charitable service to humanity
(medical, eco, & education projects)
25% profits from all designs goes towards “The Jiva Lotus Trust” and servicing projects for mankind.
Unofficial Agents & Distributors
We are looking for potential “agents/distributors” to join us in marketing and selling T-shirts that will be sent from Singapore to potential buyers in the country of concern.
The T-shirts are sold at a retail price of $US 30 for the embroidery option or $US 20 for the silk-screen option and the money will be used to get the business model rolling and develop the vision that will be proposed below; trying to use a business opportunity to help manifest a practical humanitarian ideal.
The T-shirts are designed by us and manufactured using 100% good quality cotton from Tirupur, Tamil Nadu (the main industry of south India). The T-shirts are designed in both embroidery and silk screen versions using state of the art Japanese machinery. They have been pre-shrunk and pre-washed to provide you with a high standard finish without the usual worried concerning some shirts bought or made in India.
The designs of the T-shirts are registered along with the trademark of a Private Limited Singapore Company called “Jiva 5 Lotus – The Metaphysical House Pte Ltd”. The plan is to use the Jiva Café to later operate its sales and marketing from Singapore as well as to legally permit others to invest in terms of shares into the business.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
WHAT ARE HUMAN NEEDS? (versus desires)
The basic human needs
1. Food & Health
2. Clothing & Shelter & “Green” Energy technologies
3. Spiritual Knowledge balanced with Worldly Knowledge
For example;
i) BOOKS in 5 categories:- on Siva/Truth, Advaita/Consciousness, Jyotish (see http://jyotish-vedicastrology.blogspot.com ), Metaphysics & 2012 (Kabala, I-chng etc) & Healing &Tantra
Healing - 5 level health model
Mainstream & alternative health modalitites on 5 levels:- bio-mechanical (Earth), bio-chemical (Water), bio-vibrational pranic (Fire), bio-environmental (Air) & bio-spiritual (Ether)
ii) “D” CHAKRAPAEDIA YOGIC WEB-SITE with Search Engine of top 5 links compartmentalized into 7 symbolic chakra portals to help self refer knowledge ie. That knowledge depends on the user, perceiver and knower. (see http://yoga-chakrapedia-portal.blogspot.com)
The Governance of Ceiling on Desires
Taxing (unprofitable) desires, subsidize (practical) needs and grants for innovation, with structural/systemic/humantarian creative solution reforms, based on a spiritual to financial crisis.
Fiscal policy during the world recession crisis is that of generally increasing liquidity (cash) into the markets with lower bank interest rates to increase spending, increase employment with staggered strategies to later increase interest rates to control inflation.
“Needs” and the service sector require the right use of government incentives and subsidies to increase employment along with liquidity to direct spending. Grants should use research feed-back methods, statistics, potential global brandings or new green technologies to find new solutions along with identifying unprofitable “desires” to be taxed to curb inflation and “bubbles” in the market.
Perhaps, governments need to codify business to help the categorisation process for prioritizing approach in terms of the above ie. Subsidies for service sectors that have proven record and entrepreneurs with credibility and sound business proposals. Singapore holds out as a good model in many ways but still lack Jiva, soul. Nor is the government interested in proposals for any form of welfare in teh city state.
Spiritual Creativity - Solution for the Global Economy Crisis
Creativity & innovation is the key to the global, knowledge based, economy and this includes innovation of how to avoid such a crisis based on greed; a new model for managing needs, supporting the individual and providing welfare
Jiva 5 Lotus & Jiva Lotus Trust
Service to man is service to God through meeting humanities Needs
Jiva 5 Lotus will establish trading in these NEEDS through its….cafe/tours, metaphysical books & clothing etc….
Over 25% of all profits will go into the Jiva Lotus Trust which will fund service projects. The plan is to make the funds in the trust completely accountable and transparent for on-line viewing by collaborators and the public of transactions made via a Web-site link; not only to the service projects and their needs but, of the receipts of their money spent from 25% of total profits as well as the 25% of contributors sales.
Why clothing?
Clothing fits with model’s goal and it is the easiest item/idea to start with. Later, any design or trade ideas with a spiritual / metaphysical / humanitarian or ecological bent may be developed with sufficient start up capital.
Metaphysical designs = innovative designs based on metaphysics or spirituality such as on sacred geometry or the 5 values. This could be one clear, observable and marketable solution to create unity out of apparent chaos ie. Finding a identity solution for an identity crisis in the world by wearing it on your “back”/shirt.
Metaphysics (east vs west)
Western philosophy has 5 components to philosophy – i) Logic ii) Theory of Knowledge iii) Aesthetics iv) Ethics v) Metaphysics
Eastern Philosophy (namely, Vedas, Tantra, Taoism & Zen) have many of these elements categories categorized differently into their tenants but, by in large, are more metaphysical in their fundamental assumptions.
The 3 philosophies of dualism, qualified non-dualism and non-dualism may be considered a metaphysics and mysteries of mind and consciousness, of which Jyotish (Vedic Astrology or the “eye of the Vedas”) is one of the main preliminary limbs (“angas”) to learning the Vedas and their metaphysical-mystical incantations and rituals leading to the philosophy of Vedanta (the philosophy of Advaita or non-dualism).
Some western religions also have similar aspects of metaphysics integrated into their philosophy; such as the Kabala of Judaism. The East has the I-ching from China of the science of "Samudrika" from India. More mundane practices of divination by gypsies such as the Tarot also have been practiced in the west as well as a semi-scientific appreciation for sacred geometry through understanding the patterns in nature through the “flower of life” and fibinaccio number as found in the pattern of plants stem growth as well as the pentagram proportion in the symmetrical form and face of man.
Such work has been most researched and practiced by Sir Keith Critchlow (former head architect at the Royal College in London) who designs buildings according to ancient and modern metaphysical principal of geometry, converting architecture into sacred space and temples of well being.
Thus, metaphysics, acts as a useful bridge to fusing eastern and western philosophies through its symbolic and potential visual associations of unity between man and his universe, represented through designs on T-shirts as well as unity between western sacred geometry to eastern mysticism. For example, using the “flower of life” and “Sri Yantra” patterns into a fused, integrated design on a T-shirt.; something we have already designed for pre-production with the chakras appearing at 7 intersections between these 2 patterns.
Defining its philosophy
Metaphysics is thus, based on a more general philosophical assumption than the axioms and premises of pure linear logic such as the experimental approach of science using observation and inductive logic to prove a theory within the so called universe or nature.
The Greater Metaphysical Assumption
Metaphysics is the assumption of a closed intelligent Universe operating and dealing with number, proportion, ratio, symmetry, organization, logical depth and logarithmic order and following a universal pattern of law, motion, relativity and quantum mechanics but, fundamentally based on the maxims of:- “As above – So below, Micro-Macrocosm reflections and repetitions and, a reflection of thought in matter with an almost neural electro-magnetic law of attraction and psycho-somatic chakra-correspondences.
The Vedas and Sages of India who invented the concept of zero and the decimal explain a lot of this through a correspondence and cycle of time place and person around the number 7 and 9; the 7 days of the weeks, 7 swaras of sound, 7 bija mantras (metaphysical effects of mystic music on the mind and consciousness)and the 7 chakras, to the 9 planets and 27 Nakshatras (or divisions of the milky way into sections each with 4 sub sections making 108 parts = 9; a number that completes the decimal system and mathematically returns any number multiplied by it to 9.)
The “Panchanga (5 limbs), part of the Vedic astrological almanac, helps Indians time specific ordained rituals and events with the harmony of the planetary cycles and nature or what is called Prakriti in Sanskrit. The 3 aspects of nature are called “Gunas” (“rajas” – creation; “satwa – preservation. “tamas” – destruction) can be correlated to the 3 phases of nature (day, twilight and night) and the 3 phases of consciousness (waking, dream and sleep). This is represented in the Vedas by the symbol of the reverberating cosmic “hum” of the “big bang” or the 3 letters of universal sound “AUM”.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Om; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandukya_Upanishad)
Conclusion on Metaphysics
Thus, metaphysics serves as a bridge between Science (quantum mechanics) and Consciousness/Spirituality to create unity amongst different philosophies and faiths.
For more on the definition of metaphysics see:-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaphysics or
http://www.scribd.com/doc/59746774/Edu-Create-Book (refer to the Appendix in the book)
http://yogametaphysics.wordpress.com/
The Number 5? – of the Jiva 5 Lotus
Correspondences of 5
5 human values (Sathya, Dharma, Shanti, Prema, Ahimsa); the number of humanity (with his/her 5 limbs, 5 koshas, 5 pranas & maybe the 5 race color categories of black, brown, yellow, red & white); the pentagram (Jiva 5 Lotus logo); the fibinaccio number patterns in nature; 5 elements of the Indian and Chinese philosophies (Earth, Water, Fire, Air/Metal, Ether/Wood); 5 syllables in mantra “Namah Sivaya” (Siva = Transcendental Reality)
The number 5 can become the core around the other odd numbers from which unity of man and nature can be established:-
Odd Numbers (1 to 9)
Number 1 = A metaphysical philosophy of identity based on the One Consciousness
Number 3 = The 3HV (head, heart and hand) and the 3 doshas of Ayurveda and TCM (yin, yang & Chi)
Number 5 = The core of the odd numbers representing Humanity (with his 5 limbed pentagram shape and 5 senses)
Number 7 = The 7 chakras and planets and planes of existence (Lokas)
Number 9 = the number of the Universe and Brahman as well as the number of merging back to 1 through service to Humanity
Conclusion
The above information is just a brief introduction to the proposal.
Currently, a web site is being developed to provide a more comprehensive presentation of the vision, with a gallery of some of the T-shirts (Samadhi108 – our design contributing name) which have already been made and registered, ready for manufacture.
Contact Details
Web-site: www.metaphysicalhouse.com (still under construction)
If you are interested in ordering or design collaborating a T-shirt and thereby, participating in this great opportunity to be part of something sacred and practical in pioneering a model for social entrepreneurship; please contact us at:-
E-mail: jivacafe@gmail.com or
call us at 00 91 9885120431 for more information.
See http://jiva5lotus.blogspot.com for more on "The Jiva Cafe -de la Soul" - The Jiva5Lotus Projects, Proposals & Dreams
Transportation & Agent’s Unofficial Commission
With marketing the T-shirts from your country we can arrange delivery of the T-shirts. Transportation costs from Singapore are covered by you, but as an unofficial agent we can share 5% commission on each T-shirt sold as well as let you keep the free sample of the T-shirt.
Legal Sole Distributor Rights
As reminded, we are appealing to the vision of this becoming a great opportunity to manifesting a service orientated project and am not looking for profit orientated “agents”. However, should the agent be able to market on scale the T-shirts a legal contract can later be drawn up for his right as sole distributor and taking a larger commission on sales (10%).
Ordering Samadhi 108 Collection (Jiva 5 Lotus - the Metaphysical House Pte Ltd)
Please place your order via the e-mail contact jivacafe@gmail.com
T-shirts will be sent according to your specifications on size (small, medium, large, XL). Give your dimensions to help in selecting the correct T-shirt for you (sleeve or sleeveless). Also send your color preference for the design chosen and we will send you the color of the T-shirt via a pixel attachment from which we can make the embroidery design on.
The T-shirt will be sent to your address with an explanation of the T-shirt design and protected in a plastic cover and wrapped in an envelope.
Each T-shirt will have the "Jiva - U got it" emblem on the back of the neck (2 inches width and 2 inches below the level of the collar). Thus, it is seen behind with the concept that you are looking at the "eye", and that "you have got soul" and you have got the T-shirt!
In addition, on front right chest there is also the Metaphysical House emblem (5 inches width) as seen at the top of this post. Lastly, on ether side of the sleeve are small emblems of the "M" and "H" forming an AUM (when placed sideways) ie. replications of the 2 seen within the Metaphysical House emblem. (ie. trademark of AUM) .
Note that the T-shirt designs are a little busy in explanation. The concept is to keep our metaphysical line of T-shirts more minimalistic and simplistic. Therefore, an T-shirt can be ordered with only a single element of a T-shirt design on request.
Therefore, along with the 3 small brand emblems mentioned above, the main (simplified) design will be on the front of the T-shirt (below the metaphysical house emblem).
This way, a series/line of T-shirts will be developed, from established metaphysical symbols from any culture, before venturing into the more complicated, synthesised ones mentioned in this blog. For example, a simple mandala or Aum or flower of life to the more complicated one shared on this blog. Later variations of T-shirt designs can be incorporated with V necks and sleevless as well as "funky" gypsy/yoga clothing for men and women.
Payments
Payments can be made through PAY-PAL Singapore and the T-shirts sent by Professional Couriers
Future plans
i) Fabrics used - 100% Organic cotton or hybrid organic fabrics ie. with with hemp
ii) To join fair-trade for the workers collecting the organic fabrics for manufacturing eg. in Nepal
iii) T-shirts to become marketed as memorabilia through the Club JiVa Cafe (Jiva Gypsy Project)
Read about the JiVa Gypsy Project at http://yoga-chakrapedia-portal.blogspot.com/
Method of Design & Quality of T-shirts
All the T-shirts are designed by hand embroidery; except "the Siva Tiger T-shirt design" which uses Japanese machinery for the embroidery.
They are all 100% good quality cotton, pre-shrunk and pre-run in various sizes (small, medium, large or XL) and in the color of your choice. Ideally, you can send us your exact color preference and waist, chest, shoulder and length dimensions to tailor the T-shirt for you. Designs can be made on T-shirts with sleeves (men) or sleeveless (female design).
Each shirt comes with an explanation of the design under the plastic covering, making it a meaningful gift. It is wrapped in an envelope to protect them during transportation.
Transport & Cost
Transportation is by professional couriers to your address. Cost for embroidery T-shirts range from US15 to US$30. Payment is made on order. Delivery is within 3 weeks of order.
Silk screen versions of the T-shirt in the same designs can be made available on bulk demand for people interested in wholesale orders. Wholesale price can be made available on contact at our e-mail.
Payment
Order and Payment by Pay pal or otherwise is arranged through CONTACT at my e-mail 14suren@gmail.com. The transportation cost is covered by you and depends on the destination. This amount can be given once e-mail contact is made.
Note: A secure (https) web-site is under construction (www.metaphysicalhouse.com)with a google search assist (google ad sense) and inter-active photo-shop which will soon allow easy access, collaboration (see post on "company vision") and card or telegraphic transfer payment to be made on line.
We hope this site will have more designs up that are refined and improved in their manufacturing and presentation, made more fashionable, with a clearer viewing and proper models and photography!
But this blog gives you a preview of the design ideas to come; ie. designs that synthesize and fuse metaphysical, cultural and ecological ideas, themes and sacred geometry (yantras, mandalas,yogic physiology, platonic solids, metatron's cube, dodecahedron, tree of life, merkaba, phi, golden mean spiral, fibonacci ratio, flower of life, golden rectangle, sacred trapezoid, native, tribal, religious and cultural symbols etc..) between the east and west, ancient and contemporary.
For examples of design ideas, see the following web sites:- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacred_geometry, http://www.ancient-symbols.com/, http://www.sacred-geometry.com/, http://www.crystalinks.com/
You-tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkGeOWYOFoA,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm5iMuJwm8Y
Some other T-shirt sites:- www.zazzle.com, www.redbubble.com, http://www.desithreads.com, http://iwearyourshirt.com/
"JiVa" clothes sites: http://www.jivafairtrading.com/, http://www.jivaclothing.com.au, http://soulofjiva.com , http://primajiva.com, http://jivaapoha.com/bazaar.html
Some of my related blog sites are:-
http://yoga-chakrapedia-portal.blogspot.com/ (Yoga chakra portal & JiVa Gypsies Project); http://jyotish-vedicastrology.blogspot.com (introduction and philosophy of the original astrology from the ancient Seers of India), http://jiva5lotus.blogspot.com (the Club Jiva Cafe's Vision), http://www.scribd.com/doc/59746774/Edu-Create-Book (JiVa5 metaphysical model for secondary education)
Disclaimer
If you are not satisfied with the T-shirt on its arrival to you, due to a fault in the design manufacture of the T-shirt itself, we will reimburse you. However, this does not include your wrong choice of color, size or design on order of a T-shirt and desire to change it.
The T-shirts have to be returned to our address (given via e-mail) within 2 weeks of its delivery. Reimbursement does not include transportation costs which are borne by you.We are also not liable for any tears, damage or loss of the T-shirts due to accidents caused during transportation by professional couriers.
OUR COMPANY VISION (for social entrepreneurship)
Our Jiva 5 Lotus Project Proposal
The Metaphysical House aspires to initiate "the Jiva 5 Lotus Project"; a project that plans to provide a business model based on social entrepreneurship for the benefit of all included.
The Meaning of “Jiva 5 Lotus”
Jiva = Being
5 = 5 Human values
Lotus = Compassion
It’s vision is to become a business model that practices the 5 human values (truth, love, peace, right action and non-violence) to serve all being “needs” with compassion for the development and expansion of consciousness
The project proposes to provide an example of how a business can run to further serve the ideals of this vision by providing the opportunity for “contributors” to join in a transparent and efficient model that allows them to make an income, develop their spiritual creativity and serve the sick, needy and young.
The below information explains how people can get involved in the project at a later date to participate in its mission-vision.
Mission Vision
To provide an alternative business model based on attracting participation for a more profitable social entrepreneurship.
BUSINESS MODEL
The Jiva 5 Lotus model is a proposal about transformation and change; changing the way a business can run that is democratic in its operation through the free market economy but, that is less competitive and more group consciousness orientated in its potential profit sharing. The model also will give due recognition to every individuals contributions.
HOW.....?
Collaborators - Addressing the collaborator/contributor… if u want to join…?
Group Collaboration – Under trademark to leverage name as well as own products
1. Collaborator’s own designs on T-shirts
2. Own collection name or signature on front of T-shirt
3. 25% collaborator’s profit margins after manufacturing costs
4. 25% profits goes to project of choice (medical, education or eco-project)
5. 50% back into business expansion for further sponsoring more manufacturing of new designs (the plan is also later use an on-line viewing of a "fair-trade" policy with manufacturers)
6. Transparency of accounts (password, bank account, charity of choice to Jiva Lotus Trust to service project with accountability and receipts)
Example of T-shirt design on web gallery eg.
1. Siva Tiger T-shirts (embroidery design and later silk screen)
2. Samadhi108 (Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd own collection name)
3. Costs of manufacturing T-shirts
4. 25% from account sales with towards Jiva Lotus Trust => project
5. 50% back into designing next T-shirt under Samadhi 108 (eg. Funky stylized Ganesh, Gayatri, metaphysical, eco etc. T-shirts)
6. Photo/pixel images of item sponsored and receipts/account balance provide
For example:
For purchasing an needed ambulance or other medical aids at service project in rural south India at Kerala/Ammaji, Vellore/Narayani Amma or Puttaparthi/Sathya Sai Baba free superspeciality hospitals. This could include the development of free health clinics that continue the free acute medical treatments already offered by these spiritual organisations.
OR for a child education program in rural India
(ie. a monetary sound, sufficient and safe mechanism of "orphaning" a child's education within a family/community under poverty parameters, with the program having a means of screening factors such as interest and aptitude of a potential candidate to uplift himself and community out of poverty. The educational option/venue, opportunity and mechanism must permit a prospective leverage to allow the child to reach tertiary levels of education)
Net Profit on Collaborator’s shirts
100% net profit = 25% (Collaborators profits) + 25% (Jiva Lotus Trust) + 50% profits (subtracting manufacturing, agent/distributor & transportation costs) towards Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd (using balance for a specific account for remanufacturing new or other collaborators designs)
The Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd
The Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd is a registered Singapore Private Limited Company dealing in the import and export of garment
The Jiva Lotus Trust ia a Singapore NPO (Non-Profit Organization) affiliated to Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd; governed by the same director(s)
The Director
Surendra Ratnam, 39 year old English-Indian, male physiotherapist (Bsc. Curtin University, Australia). Born in Singapore, educated in international schools and abroad, lives in south India and Singapore. Humanistic synthesis through spirituality http://yoga-chakrapedia-portal.blogspot.com, mantric music (at the Jiva Cafe http://jiva5lotus.blogspot.com), and marketing metaphysical memorabilia through this site! You can also visit my facebook profile page under the search name JiVa Surendra (Ratnam).
Other potential investors, devotees, idealists & activists!
Secretary
Ryan Lim - One Stop Professional Services
Terms & Conditions for Contributors
Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd will not touch the pool of money generated from collaborators sales which are used for manufacturing new designs towards collaborators/collaboration. This requires your trust as well as the fact, that once a trial web site is set up, a monthly separate report on the accountability of collaborators against the “Samadhi108”profits shall be available for viewing.
Thus, Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd’s profits from their own designs, under “Samadhi 108”, will be independent from collaborators.
This is to avoid Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd profiting from others designs
Rather, it should encourage and engender more collaboration from creative participants wanting to serve the ideals of the project; namely, a personal income, personal satisfaction and recognition for the design via their named collection & lastly, contribute to social entrepreneurship and the funding of service projects.
However, the cost of the initial production of 150 minimal samples for manufacturing of a collaborator’s designs will be born by Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd. 25% profits will be received by collaborators once the manufacturing costs are covered by recorded sales.
This is, in lieu of the anticipated increased revenue by collaborators designs (50% of the net profit) for generating a growing pool for more sponsoring of new collaborators T-shirts and group participation.
Designs have to fall within the requirements of the Jiva 5 Lotus’ metaphysical vision ie. designs of an ecological, value based, metaphysical or spiritual orientation.
The designs have to be original, aesthetic and be screened for approval by a marketing feed-back survey via a simple questionnaire. Final approval is made by Jiva 5 Lotus - Jiva Café personnel.
In terms of copyright or protection of your design, we advice you post the same to your own personal address. We assure you that we will not manufacture anything without both your and a Jiva 5 Lotus consensus. But, to avoid confusion or misunderstanding it is better you follow this procedure so as to act as an informal yet legal means of copyright and therefore, make you feel more comfortable and safe in participating in this project.
If Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd agrees to manufacture your design, we will send you a formal legal agreement that you design will be manufactured under the permanent rights of the Jiva 5 Lotus trademark only.
The Collaborator’s name will be printed on the T-shirt as a signature, name, or your chosen pseudo-collection name and appear at the bottom, front edge of every T-shirt along with the Jiva Lotus Trust emblem (NPO – Non-Profit-Organisation).
However, should your designs face legal copy-right infringement charges (ie. Re-produced from some other source other than your own creativity or not received legal approval by the “designer” concerned), the terms of the agreement will hold you fully accountable for any illegalities of charges faced. Therefore, you will have to register your designs under the “registered designs” with IPOS (the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore). Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd. can assist you in this process. We want to help you make money for yourself and others but we want you to take responsibility for your actions too; just as Jiva 5 Lotus has to regarding our fulfillment of our terms and conditions contract with you as well as abiding by the dharmic conscience of karmic duties to one and all.
Thus, the concept is that Jiva 5 Lotus might have to use its own capital to up-start this project on other’s behalf but, ultimately will leverage the brand name for a more co-ordinated and collaborative marketing of the T-shirts trademark; in effect, not only leading to greater returns on their own designs but also help attract more money for philanthropic projects which also allows the “donor” to make money and gain an identity in the process of being another ambassador of good will for change and social entrepreneurship.
Management Principles of Jiva 5 Lotus Pte Ltd
1. 25% of profits => back into business expansion
(note: that profits from Collaborators is separate from profits of Jiva 5 Lous’ “Samadhi108 collection)
2. 25% of profits => towards supporting staff & collaborators
(rent & wages of staff & emergency support of their family health & education)
3. 25% of profits => paying taxes and following the laws of the land
4. 25% of profits => optional charitable service to humanity
(medical, eco, & education projects)
25% profits from all designs goes towards “The Jiva Lotus Trust” and servicing projects for mankind.
Unofficial Agents & Distributors
We are looking for potential “agents/distributors” to join us in marketing and selling T-shirts that will be sent from Singapore to potential buyers in the country of concern.
The T-shirts are sold at a retail price of $US 30 for the embroidery option or $US 20 for the silk-screen option and the money will be used to get the business model rolling and develop the vision that will be proposed below; trying to use a business opportunity to help manifest a practical humanitarian ideal.
The T-shirts are designed by us and manufactured using 100% good quality cotton from Tirupur, Tamil Nadu (the main industry of south India). The T-shirts are designed in both embroidery and silk screen versions using state of the art Japanese machinery. They have been pre-shrunk and pre-washed to provide you with a high standard finish without the usual worried concerning some shirts bought or made in India.
The designs of the T-shirts are registered along with the trademark of a Private Limited Singapore Company called “Jiva 5 Lotus – The Metaphysical House Pte Ltd”. The plan is to use the Jiva Café to later operate its sales and marketing from Singapore as well as to legally permit others to invest in terms of shares into the business.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
WHAT ARE HUMAN NEEDS? (versus desires)
The basic human needs
1. Food & Health
2. Clothing & Shelter & “Green” Energy technologies
3. Spiritual Knowledge balanced with Worldly Knowledge
For example;
i) BOOKS in 5 categories:- on Siva/Truth, Advaita/Consciousness, Jyotish (see http://jyotish-vedicastrology.blogspot.com ), Metaphysics & 2012 (Kabala, I-chng etc) & Healing &Tantra
Healing - 5 level health model
Mainstream & alternative health modalitites on 5 levels:- bio-mechanical (Earth), bio-chemical (Water), bio-vibrational pranic (Fire), bio-environmental (Air) & bio-spiritual (Ether)
ii) “D” CHAKRAPAEDIA YOGIC WEB-SITE with Search Engine of top 5 links compartmentalized into 7 symbolic chakra portals to help self refer knowledge ie. That knowledge depends on the user, perceiver and knower. (see http://yoga-chakrapedia-portal.blogspot.com)
The Governance of Ceiling on Desires
Taxing (unprofitable) desires, subsidize (practical) needs and grants for innovation, with structural/systemic/humantarian creative solution reforms, based on a spiritual to financial crisis.
Fiscal policy during the world recession crisis is that of generally increasing liquidity (cash) into the markets with lower bank interest rates to increase spending, increase employment with staggered strategies to later increase interest rates to control inflation.
“Needs” and the service sector require the right use of government incentives and subsidies to increase employment along with liquidity to direct spending. Grants should use research feed-back methods, statistics, potential global brandings or new green technologies to find new solutions along with identifying unprofitable “desires” to be taxed to curb inflation and “bubbles” in the market.
Perhaps, governments need to codify business to help the categorisation process for prioritizing approach in terms of the above ie. Subsidies for service sectors that have proven record and entrepreneurs with credibility and sound business proposals. Singapore holds out as a good model in many ways but still lack Jiva, soul. Nor is the government interested in proposals for any form of welfare in teh city state.
Spiritual Creativity - Solution for the Global Economy Crisis
Creativity & innovation is the key to the global, knowledge based, economy and this includes innovation of how to avoid such a crisis based on greed; a new model for managing needs, supporting the individual and providing welfare
Jiva 5 Lotus & Jiva Lotus Trust
Service to man is service to God through meeting humanities Needs
Jiva 5 Lotus will establish trading in these NEEDS through its….cafe/tours, metaphysical books & clothing etc….
Over 25% of all profits will go into the Jiva Lotus Trust which will fund service projects. The plan is to make the funds in the trust completely accountable and transparent for on-line viewing by collaborators and the public of transactions made via a Web-site link; not only to the service projects and their needs but, of the receipts of their money spent from 25% of total profits as well as the 25% of contributors sales.
Why clothing?
Clothing fits with model’s goal and it is the easiest item/idea to start with. Later, any design or trade ideas with a spiritual / metaphysical / humanitarian or ecological bent may be developed with sufficient start up capital.
Metaphysical designs = innovative designs based on metaphysics or spirituality such as on sacred geometry or the 5 values. This could be one clear, observable and marketable solution to create unity out of apparent chaos ie. Finding a identity solution for an identity crisis in the world by wearing it on your “back”/shirt.
Metaphysics (east vs west)
Western philosophy has 5 components to philosophy – i) Logic ii) Theory of Knowledge iii) Aesthetics iv) Ethics v) Metaphysics
Eastern Philosophy (namely, Vedas, Tantra, Taoism & Zen) have many of these elements categories categorized differently into their tenants but, by in large, are more metaphysical in their fundamental assumptions.
The 3 philosophies of dualism, qualified non-dualism and non-dualism may be considered a metaphysics and mysteries of mind and consciousness, of which Jyotish (Vedic Astrology or the “eye of the Vedas”) is one of the main preliminary limbs (“angas”) to learning the Vedas and their metaphysical-mystical incantations and rituals leading to the philosophy of Vedanta (the philosophy of Advaita or non-dualism).
Some western religions also have similar aspects of metaphysics integrated into their philosophy; such as the Kabala of Judaism. The East has the I-ching from China of the science of "Samudrika" from India. More mundane practices of divination by gypsies such as the Tarot also have been practiced in the west as well as a semi-scientific appreciation for sacred geometry through understanding the patterns in nature through the “flower of life” and fibinaccio number as found in the pattern of plants stem growth as well as the pentagram proportion in the symmetrical form and face of man.
Such work has been most researched and practiced by Sir Keith Critchlow (former head architect at the Royal College in London) who designs buildings according to ancient and modern metaphysical principal of geometry, converting architecture into sacred space and temples of well being.
Thus, metaphysics, acts as a useful bridge to fusing eastern and western philosophies through its symbolic and potential visual associations of unity between man and his universe, represented through designs on T-shirts as well as unity between western sacred geometry to eastern mysticism. For example, using the “flower of life” and “Sri Yantra” patterns into a fused, integrated design on a T-shirt.; something we have already designed for pre-production with the chakras appearing at 7 intersections between these 2 patterns.
Defining its philosophy
Metaphysics is thus, based on a more general philosophical assumption than the axioms and premises of pure linear logic such as the experimental approach of science using observation and inductive logic to prove a theory within the so called universe or nature.
The Greater Metaphysical Assumption
Metaphysics is the assumption of a closed intelligent Universe operating and dealing with number, proportion, ratio, symmetry, organization, logical depth and logarithmic order and following a universal pattern of law, motion, relativity and quantum mechanics but, fundamentally based on the maxims of:- “As above – So below, Micro-Macrocosm reflections and repetitions and, a reflection of thought in matter with an almost neural electro-magnetic law of attraction and psycho-somatic chakra-correspondences.
The Vedas and Sages of India who invented the concept of zero and the decimal explain a lot of this through a correspondence and cycle of time place and person around the number 7 and 9; the 7 days of the weeks, 7 swaras of sound, 7 bija mantras (metaphysical effects of mystic music on the mind and consciousness)and the 7 chakras, to the 9 planets and 27 Nakshatras (or divisions of the milky way into sections each with 4 sub sections making 108 parts = 9; a number that completes the decimal system and mathematically returns any number multiplied by it to 9.)
The “Panchanga (5 limbs), part of the Vedic astrological almanac, helps Indians time specific ordained rituals and events with the harmony of the planetary cycles and nature or what is called Prakriti in Sanskrit. The 3 aspects of nature are called “Gunas” (“rajas” – creation; “satwa – preservation. “tamas” – destruction) can be correlated to the 3 phases of nature (day, twilight and night) and the 3 phases of consciousness (waking, dream and sleep). This is represented in the Vedas by the symbol of the reverberating cosmic “hum” of the “big bang” or the 3 letters of universal sound “AUM”.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Om; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandukya_Upanishad)
Conclusion on Metaphysics
Thus, metaphysics serves as a bridge between Science (quantum mechanics) and Consciousness/Spirituality to create unity amongst different philosophies and faiths.
For more on the definition of metaphysics see:-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaphysics or
http://www.scribd.com/doc/59746774/Edu-Create-Book (refer to the Appendix in the book)
http://yogametaphysics.wordpress.com/
The Number 5? – of the Jiva 5 Lotus
Correspondences of 5
5 human values (Sathya, Dharma, Shanti, Prema, Ahimsa); the number of humanity (with his/her 5 limbs, 5 koshas, 5 pranas & maybe the 5 race color categories of black, brown, yellow, red & white); the pentagram (Jiva 5 Lotus logo); the fibinaccio number patterns in nature; 5 elements of the Indian and Chinese philosophies (Earth, Water, Fire, Air/Metal, Ether/Wood); 5 syllables in mantra “Namah Sivaya” (Siva = Transcendental Reality)
The number 5 can become the core around the other odd numbers from which unity of man and nature can be established:-
Odd Numbers (1 to 9)
Number 1 = A metaphysical philosophy of identity based on the One Consciousness
Number 3 = The 3HV (head, heart and hand) and the 3 doshas of Ayurveda and TCM (yin, yang & Chi)
Number 5 = The core of the odd numbers representing Humanity (with his 5 limbed pentagram shape and 5 senses)
Number 7 = The 7 chakras and planets and planes of existence (Lokas)
Number 9 = the number of the Universe and Brahman as well as the number of merging back to 1 through service to Humanity
Conclusion
The above information is just a brief introduction to the proposal.
Currently, a web site is being developed to provide a more comprehensive presentation of the vision, with a gallery of some of the T-shirts (Samadhi108 – our design contributing name) which have already been made and registered, ready for manufacture.
Contact Details
Web-site: www.metaphysicalhouse.com (still under construction)
If you are interested in ordering or design collaborating a T-shirt and thereby, participating in this great opportunity to be part of something sacred and practical in pioneering a model for social entrepreneurship; please contact us at:-
E-mail: jivacafe@gmail.com or
call us at 00 91 9885120431 for more information.
See http://jiva5lotus.blogspot.com for more on "The Jiva Cafe -de la Soul" - The Jiva5Lotus Projects, Proposals & Dreams
Transportation & Agent’s Unofficial Commission
With marketing the T-shirts from your country we can arrange delivery of the T-shirts. Transportation costs from Singapore are covered by you, but as an unofficial agent we can share 5% commission on each T-shirt sold as well as let you keep the free sample of the T-shirt.
Legal Sole Distributor Rights
As reminded, we are appealing to the vision of this becoming a great opportunity to manifesting a service orientated project and am not looking for profit orientated “agents”. However, should the agent be able to market on scale the T-shirts a legal contract can later be drawn up for his right as sole distributor and taking a larger commission on sales (10%).
Ordering Samadhi 108 Collection (Jiva 5 Lotus - the Metaphysical House Pte Ltd)
Please place your order via the e-mail contact jivacafe@gmail.com
T-shirts will be sent according to your specifications on size (small, medium, large, XL). Give your dimensions to help in selecting the correct T-shirt for you (sleeve or sleeveless). Also send your color preference for the design chosen and we will send you the color of the T-shirt via a pixel attachment from which we can make the embroidery design on.
The T-shirt will be sent to your address with an explanation of the T-shirt design and protected in a plastic cover and wrapped in an envelope.
Each T-shirt will have the "Jiva - U got it" emblem on the back of the neck (2 inches width and 2 inches below the level of the collar). Thus, it is seen behind with the concept that you are looking at the "eye", and that "you have got soul" and you have got the T-shirt!
In addition, on front right chest there is also the Metaphysical House emblem (5 inches width) as seen at the top of this post. Lastly, on ether side of the sleeve are small emblems of the "M" and "H" forming an AUM (when placed sideways) ie. replications of the 2 seen within the Metaphysical House emblem. (ie. trademark of AUM) .
Note that the T-shirt designs are a little busy in explanation. The concept is to keep our metaphysical line of T-shirts more minimalistic and simplistic. Therefore, an T-shirt can be ordered with only a single element of a T-shirt design on request.
Therefore, along with the 3 small brand emblems mentioned above, the main (simplified) design will be on the front of the T-shirt (below the metaphysical house emblem).
This way, a series/line of T-shirts will be developed, from established metaphysical symbols from any culture, before venturing into the more complicated, synthesised ones mentioned in this blog. For example, a simple mandala or Aum or flower of life to the more complicated one shared on this blog. Later variations of T-shirt designs can be incorporated with V necks and sleevless as well as "funky" gypsy/yoga clothing for men and women.
Payments
Payments can be made through PAY-PAL Singapore and the T-shirts sent by Professional Couriers
Future plans
i) Fabrics used - 100% Organic cotton or hybrid organic fabrics ie. with with hemp
ii) To join fair-trade for the workers collecting the organic fabrics for manufacturing eg. in Nepal
iii) T-shirts to become marketed as memorabilia through the Club JiVa Cafe (Jiva Gypsy Project)
Read about the JiVa Gypsy Project at http://yoga-chakrapedia-portal.blogspot.com/
