The Ruling Queen
October 5, 2007
” I am the ruling Queen, the amasser of treasures, full of wisdom, first of those worthy of worship. In various places, divine powers have set me and I enter many homes and take on numerous forms.”
-Rig Veda
Three forms of the divine
October 4, 2007
It is interesting that Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma are generally considered to be quite different and separate from each other. But the goddesses are always seen as aspects of one entity. This above murti from a Lakshmi temple is Varanasi is a great example.
From the left you have the face of Durga, then Lakshmi and then Saraswati…alll sharing one body.
Instill in us…
October 3, 2007
“Instill in us a wholesome, happy mind, with goodwill and understanding. Then shall we ever delight in your friendship like cows who gladly rejoice in meadows green. This is my joyful message.”
-Rig Veda
Fire
October 2, 2007
“Fire is his head, the sun and moon his eyes, space his ears, the Vedas his speech, the wind his breath, the universe his heart. From hsi feet the earth has originated. Verily, He is the inner Self of all beings.”
-Atharva Veda
Rudra
October 1, 2007
“To Rudra, Lord of sacrifice, of hymns and potent medicines, we pray for joy and health and strength. he shines in splendor like the sun, refulgent as bright gold is he, the good, the best among the Gods.”
-Rig Veda