why do devi-devta have multiple arms? why do devi-devta have multiple arms? sunil verma
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Why do Devi-Devta
have multiple arms?
Sunil Verma
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A human being has a number of qualities at the same time…
a daughter a mother a wife a teacher a doctor a disciplinarian an artist a protector
a son a father a husband a firefighter a soccer player a musician a swimmer a writer
Use your imaginatio
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She could be… He could be…
Can you show all qualities of a person in ONE sketch?
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MAMany qualities of ‘Mom’!
Cook!Grocery Shopper!
Teacher!Disciplinarian!
Intellectual!
Driver!The True Queen!
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We try to capture the infinite powers and qualities of the Divine, by imagining the Devi-Devata with multiple limbs.
Shakti – Sri Durga
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Shakti – Sri DurgaMaa Vaishno Devi
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Sri Ganesh
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Sri Sarasvati
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Sri Vishnu and Garuda
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Ravana
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No matter how smart you are, it is not possible for humans to comprehend Bhagvaan fully
The multiple limbs are symbolic of superhuman qualities of not just Devi-Devata but also of Asura and Rakshasa
The Devi-Devata are only representations or manifestations of the Divine that help us visualize and focus our mind
No matter how smart you are, it is not possible for humans to comprehend Bhagvaan fully
The multiple limbs are symbolic of superhuman qualities of not just Devi-Devata but also of Asura and Rakshasa
The Devi-Devata are only representations or manifestations of the Divine that help us visualize and focus our mind