![]() It symbolizes the growth of man over his inner enemies such as hatred and lust that emanate from ignorance, and his march towards truth. ![]() Only evil is ignorance of man or science that will be transcended by gnosis.ĭevata killing an Asura, is also a psychological suggestion. Everything, good or bad, is seen as a part of the evolution of man. In Sanatana Dharma, there is nothing that is noble or evil. Demons do evil acts, hurt noble people gods slay them and protect the noble. What is symbolically narrated in general by allegories of gods killing demons is the story of transcendence. Though devatas pervade all the worlds, we usually apply the word devata in the seven urdhva lokas, especially from Swarga loka and above. Kapali epithet of Siva (Kapalini of Sakti too) is a good example of this, which means that He wears kapalas or in other words resides in the kapalas of the devotees.ĭifferent forms of devata are said to reside in or rule different worlds. Weapons and vehicles represent powers, instruments, and methods that enable one to reach the devata. ![]() Consorts represent the associate consciousness powers of devata that are inseparable from devata. Broadly, the different aspects of devata are:īelonging to a level of consciousness - transcendental:ĭevata represents a faculty of higher consciousness. ![]()
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