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Aditi Devatamayi Explained
Kathopanishad, Basic Concepts Arpan Gupta Kathopanishad, Basic Concepts Arpan Gupta

Aditi Devatamayi Explained

In Kathopanishad (2nd chapter, 1st valli, 7th verse), the phrase “Aditi Devatamayi” appears. This talk explains what Aditi really means—not a physical figure, but “Akhandit Chetna” (unbroken consciousness): knowing yourself as the Self and using the body as an instrument. From this wholeness, twelve divine qualities arise naturally—like desirelessness, acceptance, creativity, inner refinement, protection of goodness, and mastery over the senses.

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Who Is Kadru and What Do the Nāgas Symbolize?
Ramayana Arpan Gupta Ramayana Arpan Gupta

Who Is Kadru and What Do the Nāgas Symbolize?

A Q&A explaining the symbolic meaning of Kadru and the Nāgas: Kadru represents our tamasic or negative nature, and the Nāgas are the negative tendencies buried deep in the subconscious mind — not physical snakes. The Purāṇas use these symbols to describe inner states of consciousness, not outer worlds.

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