Category: Symbolism

  • Amma on Lord Shiva

    Amma on Lord Shiva

    This is a select collection of sayings on Lord Shiva taken from Amma’s messages, talks, and books.

  • Lord Ganesha: his birth story, symbolism meaning and practice

    Lord Ganesha: his birth story, symbolism meaning and practice

    If we don’t honour the Ganas, then our every action is a form of thievery, as it is unsanctioned. Therefore, instead of propitiating each Gana in order to receive their blessings, we bow to their Lord, Sri Ganesha.

  • Sri Krishna, Amma & the cow

    Sri Krishna, Amma & the cow

    Symbolism of the cow Due to the wise example and guidance of India’s ancient Rishis (Seers), who established the habit of honouring all aspects of life, cows, through their symbiotic relationship with people, were naturally given a high place in Indian culture. This high status was reinforced and high-lighted with the advent of Sri Krishna…

  • The life of Sri Krishna

    The life of Sri Krishna

    In 3228 BCE in Mathura, India, a child was born who was destined to reshape the spiritual and temporal destiny of mankind—Sri Krishna. In his 125 years of life, Sri Krishna made an indelible impression upon mankind’s collective consciousness—re-educating the world about devotion and dharma as well as the ultimate reality. His life was a…