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Matrika Chakra in Trika philosophy
Sanskrit Alphabet is called the Matrika Chakra in Trika philosophy. The Matrika Chakra, or the garland of letters propels forth the creation. Its names and forms are made up of sounds that are akṣaras, The akṣaras are never destroyed and are infused with power of the divine. This poem talks about all the alphabets and their micro and macrocosmic representation in the creation.
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Śiva Kāpālika
Kāpālika is an ancient tradition of Tantric practitioners who live at the periphery of society and challenge the notions of sacred and profane. They bear insignia of kapāla (skull bowl), kunḍala (earrings), and a staff – all made from bones of the dead . Wandering almost naked, they smear their bodies with bhasma, the sacred ash from the cremation ground. This poem…
