I wanted Saraswati to be the centerpiece of my altar. She is the Hindi goddess of knowledge, music, and art, and I feel a connection with those. The literature I received with the statue says:
"In Hindu mythology, Saraswati is the divine consort of Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe. She is the Goddess of learning, knowledge, and wisdom. She is generally shown to have four arms, which represent the four aspects of human personality in learning: mind, intellect, alertness, and ego. The book in one hand represents true knowledge. The mala of crystals on the other hand represents the power of spirituality. A pot of sacred water represents creative and purifying powers. Lastly, the musical instrument, Vina, represents her perfection of all arts and sciences."
"In Hindu mythology, Saraswati is the divine consort of Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe. She is the Goddess of learning, knowledge, and wisdom. She is generally shown to have four arms, which represent the four aspects of human personality in learning: mind, intellect, alertness, and ego. The book in one hand represents true knowledge. The mala of crystals on the other hand represents the power of spirituality. A pot of sacred water represents creative and purifying powers. Lastly, the musical instrument, Vina, represents her perfection of all arts and sciences."
I am very glad I went with this particular figure. As soon as I placed her on the altar, she seemed to bring about a very dynamic presence of grace and serenity. It has filled my entire bedroom by this point. All I have to do is step in, and I feel more at peace.
I did rearrange the altar just slightly. After messing around with different configurations, the only change I ended up going with was placing the rock at Saraswati's right hand. It felt right, and it felt better to me not to have it behind her. I couldn't really tell you why. But then I suppose that isn't the point, eh? :)
I did rearrange the altar just slightly. After messing around with different configurations, the only change I ended up going with was placing the rock at Saraswati's right hand. It felt right, and it felt better to me not to have it behind her. I couldn't really tell you why. But then I suppose that isn't the point, eh? :)
(Yes, the candle is lit in this picture.)
Last night before I went to bed, I spent some real time at this altar I've begun to create. I did some meditation and prayer and when I actually got into bed, I had the most incredibly serene mind. I slept better last night than I have the entire week I've been back from San Diego. It wasn't perfect still, but it was far better than what I have been experiencing each night.
Having Saraswati on the altar has been the best decision I have made for it so far, aside from the obvious decision to have one. :)
Love and harmony all of your days.
Last night before I went to bed, I spent some real time at this altar I've begun to create. I did some meditation and prayer and when I actually got into bed, I had the most incredibly serene mind. I slept better last night than I have the entire week I've been back from San Diego. It wasn't perfect still, but it was far better than what I have been experiencing each night.
Having Saraswati on the altar has been the best decision I have made for it so far, aside from the obvious decision to have one. :)
Love and harmony all of your days.
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