#How to start durga saptashati path series#

As the purpose of intellect is to inform and guide, it is depicted as a brahmana and a rishi. That is why Suratha and Samadhi, who enjoy tremendous success earlier, get frustrated later and approach rishi Medha. But they alone never make one permanently happy, for happiness and sadness come in cycles. So it is depicted as a businessman.ДЄn able body and a focused mind get one many rewards and give happiness. Whatever it is, one wants something in return when one focuses. It may be being one with an aspect of divine. It may be experiencing some subtle energy. It may be being absorbed in an abstract idea. It may be understanding something intellectual. It may be a work such as writing some code. Samadhi means mental focus and concentration on something. As an able body gives one a sense of power and control, it is depicted as a kshatriya. Scripture uses the metaphor of body as a chariot, breath as horses, pranas as reins, mind as the charioteer, intellect as the minister guiding the charioteer and soul as the king enjoying the ride. Su-ratha means a good chariot and it stands for an able body.

But, the basic overall thread and symbolism in each story will be covered here very briefly.ДЇrustrated king Suratha & businessman Samadhi come to the hermitage of rishi Medha and he tells them about the exploits of Devi. Just like Veda, each verse in Chandi may have layers of meanings.

#How to start durga saptashati path series#

In this series of writings, my understanding of the inner meaning of some of the symbols in this story will be explained. It is at higher level of abstraction, covers the essence and is easier to decode than Veda. Even though Saptashati is also filled with symbolism and hidden meanings and difficult to comprehend, it is relatively easier.

However, Veda is too difficult to comprehend in this age. It can lead one to getting stuck in a delusional state of pseudo-realization, where one knows theoretically that all is Self and yet is a slave of the pushes and pulls of deep conditioning, without being able to truly overcome them.ДЇrom that point of view, Veda is even more important than Vedanta. One focusing mainly on the final destination and not paying attention to the journey may get lost somewhere. Irrespective of path taken, it can be abstracted to various stages and one needs to work with the same internal forces. While vedanta (veda+anta, end of veda) describes the state of self-realization, Vedas cover the journey towards it. It HAS to be about the journey of self-realization, if it is equivalent to Vedas. No wonder Saptashati is more than a story of battles, blood, gore and praise of a victorious warrior lady.

Durga Saptashati, popularly known as Chandipath, is said to be equivalent to Vedas - its 3 parts were equated to Rig, Yajur and Sama Vedas.