Cosmic Womb

Cosmic Womb

Play of Infinity: dance of Shiva and Shakti

Dance of Infinity

Shiva and Uma are dancing lost in the passion for each other.Their energies create a delicate balance in the universe. This dance  at the end of the cycle/time of destruction, is called the dance of death known as Thandava. At the time of creation it is known as Aananda Thandava(dance of bliss)/Lasya the dance of creation.This creation and destruction forms the cycle of birth, the death and the rebirth. It's an eternal dance of Infinity.
This rhythmic play  is the source of all movement within the universe. Shiva on his own remains unmoved. Only the love of Uma makes Shiva to indulge in this playful dance time and again.
At the end of every age the universe is destroyed by Shiva's dance of Thandava along with his beloved in the form of Mahakali and he takes the form of Mahakaal.
 Then with goddess Tripura Sundari/Parvati he begins the process of creation by performing the dance of creation know as Lasya.

Godess of Ravens and Crows

Goddess of Raven and Crows

 

 

 

Many native tribes and cultures have revered Ravens and Crows with great respect in terms of spiritual guides. Sometimes it is believed that the bird is a messenger and can take prayers to the spiritual realms and bring messages back.

 

In Hindu tradition they are believed to represent ancestors (Pitri). Crows are fed food (Pind) in a procession called Shraadh, (done for deceased family member).

 

When Raven appears the magic is imminent. Ravens are very playful and creative. There is a divine balance between light and dark. raven signifies moving through transitions smoothly by casting light into darkness.

 

Crow knows the unknowable mysteries of creation and are the keeper of all sacred law. Crow is also the guardian of ceremonial magic and healing. Crow guides the magic of healing and change in consciousness that will bring about a new reality and dispel "dis-ease" or illness. Crow is an omen of change. 

 

In some cultures these birds are also associated with the dark magic, witchcraft, and sometimes with death and misfortune.

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Butterfly symbolism --spirituality

Flutterby

 

 

 

Pen and ink drawing on A1 size paper



This pen and ink drawing is from the series 'Lucid Dreams'.

The journey of the transformation of the butterfly symbolises going into deep cocoon of meditation and letting all fears and old wounds be released one by one, so that the transformation can take place.
The cocoon state is associated with the time of nurturing and healing, by getting in touch with your feeling and the essence of the soul. In a cocoon state of meditation, and through contemplation and release of all the feeling that are holding you back anyone can experience new possibilities of being that once was beyond reach.

 In many traditions around the world butterflies are considered to be symbol of soul or soul world.
Through the life of butterfly one can learn and understand the purpose of the life is to set everything that was once known aside and embrace the entire new way of being.
A caterpillar is only capable of crawling becomes a beautiful butterfly capable of taking a flight into space(unlimited possibility) crossing seas and continents.

This symbolically can be applied in our own lives, of going beyond to what we believe is possible. Also making the once impossible into reality.
If someone is already on spiritual path seeing butterflies often in dreams or otherwise is a sign to move deeper into spiritual studies and practice's, to experience higher level of awareness. The butterfly serves as a metaphor for soul's spiritual journey.