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Shaivism - Concepts and symbols - Column or lingam and Serpent
Identifier
022564
Type of Spiritual Experience
Background

A description of the experience
Alain Danielou – While the Gods Play
The principle of life is symbolized by a column encircled by a serpent. The column, or lingam, is the image of the male principle, that is, the plan or program; whereas the spiral, or serpent, represents the feminine principle.
The source of the experience
ShaivismConcepts, symbols and science items
Concepts
Science Items
Activities and commonsteps
Activities
Commonsteps
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