SNAKE/SERPENT

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this helps a littleRudra Center AmericaDDIn a message dated 3/4/2006 8:53:26 AM

Pacific Standard Time, itp4997 writes: What is the purpose of the

snake being there on top of the Ling?

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You are most welcome........if anyone else has any other references to what the

Naga on a Siva Linga means then they are welcome to post their views

DD

In a message dated 3/4/2006 3:29:23 PM Pacific Standard Time, itp4997 writes:

Subj: RBSC : SNAKE/SERPENT

3/4/2006 3:29:23 PM Pacific Standard Time

itp4997

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I thank you for your answer.

Ila

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If I may add a few words here.........

 

Ancient texts say that one can, through Yogic and other prescribed methods,

control four of the five basic instincts in the human nature. The five being

'Kama, Krodha, Moha, Lobha and Ahankaar'. Ahankaar or ego is what is

represented by the hooded snake. It is this pictorial representation in Siva

that Siva is the only form of the deity who can wear the ego round His neck,

arms or have ego hover above him as ornaments and that he is not affected by it

at all.

 

It is said that one can not gain complete power over this last and most elusive

of the spokes of karma until they have come to the shelter of Siva. It is only

through the grace of Siva that one can control this most difficult of the five

basic traits in human personality.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Kind regards

 

Anand

 

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AumShiningLotus (AT) aol (DOT) comSent: 04 March 2006 17:28To:

Subject: Re: RBSC : SNAKE/SERPENTDear

FriendIn general the Snake or Naga can represent many things.......among them

Lord Siva is represented in illustrations as haveing snakes on his arms and

hair........the Kundalini that is at the first chakra area is represented as a

snake.......many more representations as you read the literature from

India........the gypsies around Mumai even have carved snakes glued on top of

the Holy Rudraksha Beads as the Naga represents a part of Saivism and the Beads

the Tears of Lord ShivaSome Lingas are made with the Cobra Naga and some are not

and is merely a matter of choice as to which one a person would like to have at

their place of worshiphope this helps a littleRudra Center AmericaDDIn a

message dated 3/4/2006 8:53:26 AM Pacific Standard Time, itp4997

writes:

What is the purpose of the snake being there on top of the

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