Nishcayena...

The Bhagavad Gita tells us that “yoga is to be performed with nishcayena (steadfast determination) and without mental reservations, worries, fears or doubts.” Determination is the firm resolve to achieve a desired end. When we stick with a plan to achieve our goals and intentions, no matter how many obstacles arise, it strengthens our tapas (will power), our minds, and our hearts. If we let our distractions and our fears disrupt our determination it will be difficult to make any real progress on the path of yoga, or in life. - Timothy Burgin, Editor, Yoga Basics News

Portrait of Lymond...?

Every book-based fandom has its verions of the Casting Game, and it's a favourite among Dunnett fans: who should play Lymond? Dorothy Dunnett herself suggested the young Peter O'Toole (think Lawrence of Arabia). It should be someone with an enormous acting range, but also someone blonde, slim, and blue-eyed. Mind you, wonders can be done with hair dye and cornflower-blue contact lenses.

From time to time Jude Law has been suggested. I never agreed with that one, until someone on one of the Dunnett lists pointed us to this picture, from Corel Painter Official Magazine: