to srini about weapons defined

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Dear srini ~ thank you so much. It's wonderful to have these "weapons" described, and as you show through your presentation, none actually have a violent purpose. It's important to know what is meant by the visual images, and it enriches our understanding.

Best ~ Linda

Jai Maa Jai Swamiji

 

 

srini wrote:

First part of meditation on Mahalakshmi, the great Goddess of True Wealthakshasrak parasum gadeshu kulisham padmam dhanuh kundikaam dandam shakteem asim cha charma jalajam ghantaam suraa bhajanamakshasrak: rosary of alphabets parashu: battle axe of good actionsgadha: club of articulationkulisha: thunderbolt of illuminationpadmam: lotus of peacedhanuh: bow of determinationkundika: water pot of purificationdanda: staff of disciplineshakti: energyasi: sword of worshipcharma: shield of faithjalaja: conch of vibrationsghanta: bell of continuous tonesurabhajana: winecup of joyNote: arrow of speech is not in the verse but implied as She carries a bow.