Expansions of Rhada and Krishna
Expansions of Rhada and Krishna. In India "the Goddess" is known by such names as Durga, Kali, Lakshmi, among many others. She is the goddess of the material world, her jurisdiction given to her by Lord Krishna. She is the ruler of the fourth level of existence, known as the Devidharma, where the mother of the Universe, the Goddess, controls the living entities who choose to enjoy life separately from Krishna. Durga is the goddess who was expanded for the sole purpose of taking care of the Illusionary Energy (a.k.a. Material World); she is known as the Divine Mother. Kali is the wife of Siva; she is the goddess of destruction. Lakshmi is the wife of Lord Vishnu and is the goddess of prosperity, purity, chastity and generosity. The roles of these three goddesses are starkly different in their backgrounds, their purposes, and the way in which they are appreciated, though they come from the same powerful energy. The Sanatandharma (Hindus) believe that Brahman expands his all pervading energy throughout the universe. Since Brahman is believed to be infinite, divinity is also infinite and found in every portion of the universe, observable in many different forms. Although the Sanatandharma have many gods, the gods have
From the Illusionary Energy (Material World) a goddess appeared, known as Durga (tough, indestructible). She was expanded by Lord Krishna to take care of the Illusionary world. Durga then expanded into three forms MahaLakshmi- matter energy or the goddess of wealth. MahaKali- motion energy of universe, keeps everything moving in space MahaSaraswati- is knowledge energy or Mother Nature. These three goddesses are important because they created the three gunas (mode of nature, way of life): Rajas Guna - being active (created by MahaLakshmi), Tamas Guna - brings anger, ignorance and sleep [Sleep is not good, according to the Sanatandharma (a.k.a. Hindu belief)], and Sattva Guna (created by MahaKali) - leading to realization of god (created by MahaSaraswati). Lakshmi was expanded by MahaLakshmi to give Lord Vishnu a wife. Lakshmi's four hands represent four spiritual virtues. She sits on a fully blossomed lotus, a seat of divine truth. Her personal charm is considered par excellence. An aura of divine happiness, mental and spiritual satisfaction, and prosperity always exist around her. Her palm is always extended to bless people. No temples are dedicated to her but she is constantly worshiped as the goddess of prosperity, purity, chastity and generosity. Her four hands represent four spiritual virtues. She sits on a fully blossomed lotus, a seat of divine truth. Her personal charm is considered par excellence. A mental and spiritual satisfaction, along with happiness and prosperity always exist around her. Her palm is always extended to bless people. Legend says Shiva and Lakshmi were The Shaktis are female divinities, generally the consorts of the gods Vishnu and Siva. The Shaktas represent the active forces or illusionary energy of their husbands and the personified power of Brahman. Most often worshiped is Siva-Shakti, the consort of Siva. She appears in many forms. As Parvati, Uma, or Annapurna she is a beautiful woman. But she is also a fierce and terrible goddess in the forms of Durga, or Kali. Durga, a stern-faced warrior, sits astride a lion and holds a number of fatal weapons in ten hands. She destroys the demon of ignorance, nourishes the poor and confers blessings of love, and knowledge upon all those who strive for God-realization (Huthison 599). In th
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