Week 13: Reading B

7 Secrets from Hindu Calendar Art - Chapter 1 Ganesha's Secret

Jigsaw Puzzle - God, many pieces 

My World, The World

Belief comes behavior = less tolerant or more accommodating 

"Empathy is lacking in modern society"

Shiva - A God, not God

Geneha removes obstacles
Kartikeya leads other gods in battles against demons

Through several incomplete forms: have a sense of entire notion of divine

Braham, first being who sang

Veda
Four heads - Four Goals of Life
Dharma - righteous conduct 
Artha - economic activity
Kama - pleasurable pursuits
Moksha - spiritual practices 

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Each community retains own identity with their own wife
Khandoba - local village deity - links to Shiva 

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Vishnu - a king, Shir and Bhu (wealth and earth)

Kubera - treasure of Goddess Shri

Source 
"[DP tells the story of how Vishnu visited earth, fell in love with a princess named Padmavati, and she demanded a bridal price. Vishnu borrowed money from Kubera, and has yet to repay it, so he remains on earth asTirupati Balaji in Andhra Pradesh.]" - Reading Guide

Parrot and lotus are associated with Kama - the Hindu cupid

Chapter 2:
Many lives - Hindu 

Sesha - the remainder
Does our world exist when we are in deep slumber?
Their world exists Not my world

Cow is the world

Vishnu (awake state)

Vishnu takes human form to make things right sometimes

All problems can be solved by the mind.
Creation is a result of awareness. 

Death is a comma - there is no full stop

Krishna full form is crazy. 

We are limited by our seeking and understanding of the truth.

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