SMARAN'T'IIKA' / PRATIIKA

[Emblem]

 

A triangle with one vertex up superimposed on another triangle with one vertex down, with the rising sun having a swastika inside.

These are symbols of energy, knowledge, advancement and permanent victory, respectively.

(source: Carya'carya' Part I)

 

 

Further explanations:

The triangle with the upward vertex represents the objective, physical world. As one scans down the triangle, the vertex goes from a point to the base of the triangle; i.e. it represents the individual's association with society; objective adjustment and social service.

The triangle with the downward vertex represents the inner journey; the aspect of meditation. As one scans down the triangle, the base of the triangle becomes a point; i.e. it represents the introversive movement towards the Cosmic Entity; the subjective approach or Self-realisation.

The superimposed triangles represent a balance of the inner and outer life; a subjective appraoch with an objectictive adjustment.

The rising sun represents the awakening of the Soul; the Cognitive Faculty; spiritual advancement.

Swastika: (SU+ASTI+IK+Á =>That which does eternally good)

The Swastika's vertical line represents Purus'a (Consciousness), and it's horizontal line represents Prakrti (the Operative Principle). The "handles" around the swastika represent the direction of the flow of the Kundalini. The Kundalini flows in counter clock wise fashion as it rises.

 

If worn on the body, the Pratiika also symbolises remaining in physical contact with the Guru.

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