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Why do enlightened deities hold their weapons so gently? 🔥 Because they are compassionate and powerful. 🔥 The powers (Siddhis) symbolically represented by their weapons and implements are held gently by these wise and compassionate beings so that we don’t get hurt or suffer unnecessarily from their presence. 🔥 Another explanation is because they are …
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This is my regular reminder that eclipses are considered inauspicious, according to traditional Jyotish teachings and my gurus. The deity who causes eclipses (Rahu and his other half Ketu) is inherently mysterious, but associated with addiction, compulsion, obsession, ambition, avarice, attachment, provocation, poison, and disruption, as well as exotica, illusion, disguises, secrets, obscuration, denial, and …
In a class on sacred geometry, I mentioned the ’15 powers of Kālī’ in reference to a specific yantra (ritual diagrams comprised of geometric forms), and one of my students wrote to me asking what they were. This class was not specifically about yantras, or goddesses, but because it’s an introduction to sacred art in …
During a recent visit to the Kālī Mandir in Laguna Beach, I was treated to a pleasant surprise. I arrived quietly, just in time for the evening aarti (flame offering), with offerings of ripe mango and a fresh hibiscus flower. 🔱 I try to visit this temple whenever I’m in the area. It’s a lovely …
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Sacred Art Weekend Painting Course with Andy Weber Presented by One Earth Sacred Arts & Mystic Art Retreats 12-14 April 2024 in Berkeley, California USA Kurukulla: goddess of Enchantment (Tib: Rig.chen.ma, the 5th of 21 Taras) The mandala of Kurukulla was brought to Tibet by Atisha Dipamkara in the 11th Century and was popular in …
Here is the Rajanaka Puraskar Award, complete with a hand-carved frame and my design of the Goddess and her consort etched onto the medallion. The degree of Rajanaka is an honorary name that was given by the kings of Kashmir to individuals who made extraordinary contributions in various fields like philosophy, poetry, and music. This …
Ekabhumi is IN THE NEWS! It’s truly an honor to be involved in this project, and to be associated with two eminent scholars! It’s all been a whirlwind of last-minute activity to make the artwork happen. The award will be given by India’s Vice President 🤩 The article, by R Ramanand, gives some background on …
This phenomenal group of devotional singers are truly inspired. It is a rare treat and uplifting spiritual experience to see them perform live. Please seek them out if you can during their upcoming visit to the US.
Just a reminder that it’s not wise to use AI-generated images of Hindu deities. Especially if you don’t understand the underlying symbolism of the exaggerated anatomy. Because you could easily end up with something like THIS and not even recognize it. Large Language Models (called “AI”) are NOT intelligent. They are machines. Very sophisticated, very …