The descent of Ganga - a metaphysical explanation!

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The descent of Ganga from the heavens to Earth and finally to the

nether world, escorted by Bhagirath, has an interesting

interpretation on the metaphysical body plane, involving the Chakras

and the Kundalini:

 

 

At the inner core of each individual spin seven wheel-like energy

centers or chakras which together form a system. They are located

within the body in front of the spinal column and are aligned

vertically up and down the spine. The chakras are centers of activity

which receive, assimilate and transmit life energies. As such, they

are a kind of vortex or gathering point of organized life energy.

Each chakra represents a dimension of our consciousness on seven

basic levels corresponding to the major chakras. Together, they form

a meta-physical vertical column called the sushumna, which is the

central integrating channel for connecting the chakras, and their

various dimensions of consciousness. The lowest chakra is called the

Muladhara and is located at the tailbone base of the spine, while the

topmost is called the Sehasara and is located at the top of the head.

The Kundalini or the divine serpent energy of the Self is depicted as

a coiled serpent, at the base of the spine and is a great reservoir

of creative energy. It is said that self realization is the awakening

of the Kundalini through the sushumna, piercing through the six

chakras above the Muladhara and emerging at the Sehsara as a

gentle "fountain" of coolness.

 

The journey of Goddess Ganga from heaven to the nether worlds

symbolizes the origin of Kundalini and its descent through the

various chakras of the body into the lowest chakra - the muladhara -

which corresponds to the patala regions - the nether worlds - where

it remains coiled like a serpent, till it ascends into the higher

chakras during one's spiritual awakening. If the word Bhaghiratha

(pronounced as Bhageerath, in Sanskrit) is interpreted as being

formed from the words Bhaga and Rathi, it transalates into "He who

rides the Bhaga (the reproductive organ)", which is where the

Kundalini remains in a coiled state. The sons of Sagar, whose souls

Bhagiratha redeemed, probably correspond to the various nerve centres

in this region of the body.

 

Another possible interpretation is that Ganga represents a form of

divine knowledge which, with its strength of purity and illumination

has the powers to elevate all - dead and living - towards the

heavens. This knowledge, available only to the Gods was brought to

mankind by Bhagiratha through his devotion to Lord Shiva, who helped

him receive this knowledge, to be passed on to mankind for its

eventual salvation.

 

source: http://www.dollsofinda.com/ganga.htm

 

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