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An
ancient tradition that has inspired the imagination of millions is the
Art of the Mandala. This practice in both Photo
Gallery 1, The Family and Village |
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| Festive and inspiring, this sacred art is brought to life by the priests of Amma's ashram. Each mandala pictured below is a vehicle of divine presence and power, used during meditation and prayer, to unite one's mind and body with cosmic energy and elemental principles. |
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| Two beautiful and amazingly complex yantras created by the priests; Amma commented that the yantra starts out just as bags of colored powder, but through the skill, focus, and concentration of the artist, such a beautiful and auspicious yantra is brought into the world. |
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| The vina of Goddess Saraswati is depicted in this beautiful mandala, which extends from a central Sacred Geometry representing the energy of Wisdom, Art, Song, Creativity and Peace. On the right, the rare Sri Lalita Sahasranama mandala is shown. This mandala embodies the spiritual power of the Thousand Names of Divine Mother, a part of the ancient Brahmanda Purana. |
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| Kundalini, known as the energy of consciousness in the Yoga traditions, is represented in the mandala on the left. To the right, is a Chaturlinga mandala to Shiva, Lord of the Yogis, who is the primal witness presence of consciousness itself. In each direction, points the "linga" form of Shiva, adorned with a garland of flowers. |
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| Accompanying the creation and use of a mandala, are rituals that energize it with spiritual potency. Shown on the left, Swami Vijayeswarananda performs Sankalpa, which is a prayer for the welfare of all the participants in the ritual. At left, another mandala to Shiva, with sacred plants depicted at the base, depicting the harmony of consciousness and nature. |
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