Guest guest Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 Hello, My name is Joy, I've just joined. I am attracted to the goddess aspect of any religion. This one for certain because it's roots are strong. I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on where to start.... joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 lxlazalxl2 wrote: Hello, My name is Joy, I've just joined. I am attracted to the goddess aspect of any religion. This one for certain because it's roots are strong. I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on where to start.... Hello to you to Joy. Welcome and thank you for choosing our group. Where to begin ......... hmmmmmm why not with yourself, for personally I believe the Goddesss is within us all. Be nice to yourself, take care of your body and understand the sacredness of its existence. Once a young sadhak from another group the same question too : I wanted to worship Amman, can anyone please tell me the most simplest form of worship? My answer : Begin with your mother, your father and your family. Pay respect, be kind and take care of them. That is the most simplest form of sadhana for Amman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Hello, and welcome. I wasn't going to suggest anything at first because I tend toward the less structured end of the spectrum in terms of spiritual exploration. However, in looking at Nora's and msbauju's responses, I realized I would like to offer an idea: read The Chalice & The Blade. It's one of the books on the Shakti Sadhana reading list, along with others that might interest you. I was most affected/impressed by the Chalice & The Blade, which explores the Goddess and female/feminine throughout human history in various religious contexts and provides great background for understanding dynamics at work today in our world in all cultures. The author, Riane Eisler, continues to publish books about creating a more balanced culture, one that honors the female/feminine within all. Mary Ann , "lxlazalxl2" <lxlazalxl2> wrote: > > > Hello, > My name is Joy, I've just joined. I am attracted to the goddess > aspect of any religion. This one for certain because it's roots are > strong. I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on where > to start.... > > joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 May I add the following suggestion to the "unstructured" [smile] reading list? Daughters of the Goddess: The Women Saints of India by Linda Johnsen Paperback: 128 pages Publisher: Yes International Publishers; 1st Yes in edition (April 1, 1994) ISBN: 093666309X It's a quick and fascinating read, and doesn't assume any background knowledge of Hinduism. , "Mary Ann" <buttercookie61> wrote: > [....] I tend toward the less structured end of the spectrum in > terms of spiritual exploration. [....] > I would like to offer an idea: read > The Chalice & The Blade. [by Riane Eisler] > [....] which explores the > Goddess and female/feminine throughout human history in various > religious contexts [....] > > [Joy wrote:] > > [....] I was wondering if anyone could give > > me some tips on where > > to start.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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