Jump to content
IndiaDivine.org

Snakes and goddesses

Rate this topic


Guest guest

Recommended Posts

Guest guest

, "NMadasamy" <nmadasamy@s...>

posted from the homepage on behalf of 'Denis':

> Is there a relation between the Goddess and the Snake?

 

Snakes are common in religious symbolism; the snake shedding its skin

makes for a compelling image of renewal or rebirth. You are probably

familiar with the Cretan and Minoan snake goddess images. If not, a

quick google search will turn up information for you.

 

As far as Hinduism goes, I found this reference:

 

http://banglapedia.search.com.bd/HT/M_0115.htm

"Manasa the goddess of snakes, also known as the goddess of

agriculture. Basically a folk goddess, Manasa was later incorporated

into the Vedic pantheon."

 

Kundalini is often compared to a snake, in a metaphorical sort of way.

Perhaps a more knowledgeable member will follow up.

> [....] Do you know the "Dhyân-Chohans"?...

 

This appears to be a Theosophical term. You can research it at the

sites listed below.

 

Blavatsky Archives

Websites & Resources on H.P. Blavatsky & Theosophy

http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/hpblinks.htm

 

The Theosophical Society

Madras, India

http://ts-adyar.org/

 

Wisdom World

Articles on Theosophy

http://www.wisdomworld.org/

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...