Tag Archives: tantra

A Reedeming Darkness of The Black Madonna

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Symbol Reader

“Underneath all our conditioning, hidden in the crypt of our being, near the waters of life, the Black Virgin is enthroned with her Child, the dark latency of our own essential nature, that which we were always meant to be.” … Continue reading →

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Lakshmi – the Goddess of Worldly Enjoyment and Spiritual Liberation

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Symbol Reader

Lakshmi, the most widely worshiped Indian goddess, emerged on a lotus out of the primeval ocean of milk. In the pantheon of goddesses she is a soothing and gentle presence. In her book Awakening Shakti, Sally Kempton includes compelling words … Continue reading →

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The Great Goddess

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Symbol Reader

“I celebrate Indrāksī, That goddess Whom the gods glorify with many names: Brightness Bearer of the Conch Red-clad Widow Great Goddess Moonglow Great Heart of Austerity Sāvitrī Splendor of Meditation Gāyatrī Lady Brahmā Sound-essence of the Wisdom Books … Continue reading →

Posted in Quotations | Tagged Great Goddess, Hinduism, Song of Indra, tantra | 5 Comments

Shiva and Shakti – Consciousness and Power

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Symbol Reader

I. “Since Shiva is only the silent, immobile witness, whereas she is the power herself, the devotees of Shakti and Devi have concluded that it might be best to direct one’s attention and prayers exclusively to the Goddess. Not the … Continue reading →