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The power of symbols
MAN has always been trying to control his destiny. But he has never been able to do so. Man has been using only 10 per cent of his brain potential, the remaining 90 per cent has usually remain untapped. Here is how one can tap that too! King Ravana had acquired the knack of using this 90 per cent potential too. His 10 heads indicated that he could use that magical power favourably. But his bad intentions stood against him. This very magical power brought about his painful end! That miraculous, mysterious power lies dormant in all of us. it can be activated by using certain specific symbols. Our subconscious understands symbols not words. Symbols belong to no country but to the whole mankind. They are common to all cultures. That’s why symbols are worshipped in various religions. Mythologies are replete with symbols. While praying we normally concentrate on words. We don’t look behind the attributes of a deity. That’s why we can’t get the optimum out of a prayer. The symbol of swastika
incorporating pyramids draws positive energy. The pyramids of Egypt are
world famous on that account. The symbol of a Christian cross, and
certain geometrical symbols produce favourable effects too. World famous
psychoanalyst C.G. Jung says, "They are yantras.... They
express the idea of a safe refuge, of inner reconciliation and
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An arrow and bow symbolise male and female energies. They symbolise the power of love. It was the symbol of arrow and bow with which Lord krishna enticed the gopis. Seeing an arrow and bow regularly in the mornings and evenings is believed to beget a god-given spouse. The five arrows of Lord Kama symbolise the five senses. A conch shell (sankha) is associated with Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. Its sound is believed to ward off enemies. A conch with clockwise spiralling belongs to Lord Vishnu and symbolises life. A conch with anti-clockwise spiralling belongs to Lord Mahesha and symbolises destruction. The axe and sword of Goddess Durga symbolise the end of evil. her lion represents life power, zest for life, vigour and stamina. Regularly concentrating on the symbol of lion fills one with immense power to face life boldly. The rising sun symbolises new beginnings, fresh energy and vigour. Worshipping the rising sun regularly ushers in progress and prosperity. As we dream, our subconscious throws up symbols. A dream represents a wish fulfilment. A dream, if understood, alters the conscious attunement. we all unfold through symbols in a dream. When our subconscious is activated with suitable symbols, adverse conditions improve, enemies are subdued, and peace and happiness reign supreme. Shakespeare had aptly said four centuries ago: "The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars but in ourselves that we are underlings!" Why then should we lag behind! |
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