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Shiva and Parvati: the Birth of Kali
I have across a fascinating version of the birth of goddess Kali. In this myth she came to the world as a result of Parvati’s anger, which she shed and transformed during her spiritual practice. Lake Manasarovar at the foot … Continue reading
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Tagged archetypes, Gauri, goddess, Hinduism, Indian mythology, Kaali, Kailasa, Kailash, Kali, meditation, Parvati, shadow, Shiva, symbolism, symbols, tapas
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On Play
The vision of the world as an unfolding game is a very alluring idea. Once you start viewing all reality through that lens, it is quite hard to step back into ordinary perception. In Hinduism, the concept of Lila, divine … Continue reading
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Tagged archetypes, Brahman, child, consciousness, dice, Eric Berne, gambling, Game, Hinduism, homo ludens, Huizings, Kairos, leela, lila, number seven, Parvati, Play, prakriti, purusha, Shiva, Smoley, symbolism, symbols, transactional analysis
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