Cryptonite

 

Well, why do you think crypto was invented in the first place?

Inför kriget

Ett litet meddelande till alla nyhetsuppläsare på svensk TV. Venezuela uttalas alltså *inte* Venetsuela. På spanska är "z" ett tonande s-ljud, inte ett tse-ljud. Och på svenska finns det inget tonande s-ljud, så det korrekta svenska uttalet är alltså Venesuela. Det är under inga som helst fucking omständigheter Venetsuela. Landet har aldrig varit en tysk koloni! Lär er detta, era jääääävlar. 

One battle after another

 

Some comments overheard on X about the recent film "One Battle After Another" (which I haven´t seen). Needless to say, this is not the "official" take on the movie, which is rather that it´s a pro-ANTIFA piece. 

Richard B Spencer: 

I’ve been thinking about *One Battle After Another*, which has been taken by many, including none other than Bret Easton Ellis as a romanticization of Antifa. In my opinion, it was closer to being a parody, with flawed, drug-addled losers violently pursuing a cause they don’t understand and barely believe in anymore. Its nods to the superior *Big Lebowski* makes this clear. The title itself, “one battle after another,” implies that Antifa is hopeless. Another way of interpreting the film, on a “meta-level,” is to see it as “predictive programming”: Hollywood is preparing the public for a crackdown on those smelly leftist radicals. 

Pronghorn:

This is exactly how I read it. The scene of "Jungle Pussy" vulgarly announcing the French 75th's robbing of a bank, then promptly being arrested and clowned by the cops is not glorifying the terrorists. It's making fun of them. They are robbing banks, blowing shit up, putting innocent people in danger, all for a cause they are portrayed as being too dumb to even understand. DiCaprio's character is not portrayed aspirationally either. He's a drug-addled paranoid wash-out who has no motivation, fights for no cause, and is literally cucked. The movie parodies the brown horde "revolutionaries," white race-traitor communists like Bob, as well as the white supremacist state represented by Lockjaw.

Steele´s Bootblack:

Not to mention the comically evil white supremacist secret society who worship St Nicholas. I don't know how you could read it any other way than parody.

Shankara: Tantric acharya extraordinaire?

 

Is *everything* in Hinduism attributed to Adi Shankara? Everything that isn´t attributed to Vyasa, that is. But then, who knows? Mysteries are by their very nature mysterious... 

What is Ādi Śaṅkara’s Prapañca Sāra Tantra?

Ādi Śaṅkara’s Prapañca Sāra Tantra is a profound and somewhat esoteric text that blends Advaita Vedānta with Tantric ritual practice. Unlike Śaṅkara’s better-known philosophical works (Bhaja Govindam, Vivekachūḍāmaṇi, Upaniṣad bhāṣyas), this text addresses ritual, mantra, yantra, and the practical side of liberation, suggesting that Śaṅkara was not only a nondual philosopher but also a Tantric master.

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🕉️ What is the Prapañca Sāra Tantra?

📜 Meaning of the Name

• Prapañca: The manifested universe

• Sāra: The essence
  ➡️ “The Essence of the Manifested Cosmos”

It attempts to show how the entire cosmos arises from, and ultimately dissolves back into, Brahman, using both Vedantic insight and Tantric methods.

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🔍 Key Themes of the Prapañca Sāra Tantra

1️⃣ Advaita with Tantra

The text teaches that:

• Brahman alone is real, but

• Tantric practice (mantra, yantra, mudrā) can help purify and prepare the mind for realization.

This is a non-sectarian śāstra intertwining Śaiva, Śākta, and Vaiṣṇava elements under Advaita.

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2️⃣ Creation and Dissolution (Cosmic Teaching)

It describes the emanation of the universe through:

• Śakti Tattvas (energies)

• Sound (Nada → Bindu → Mantra)

• Elements (pañcabhūtas)
  And then its return into pure Consciousness.

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3️⃣ Use of Mantra & Yantra

Unlike Śaṅkara’s usual philosophical tone, here he gives:

• Initiation procedures

• Consecration of yantras

• Mantra japa rules

• Dhyāna (visualization) instructions
  Especially of Śiva, Devī, and Ganeśa.

This shows Śaṅkara as a Tantric Ācārya, not only a dry logician.

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4️⃣ Spiritual Discipline (Sādhana)

The text insists on yogic discipline, including:

• Prāṇāyāma

• Kuṇḍalinī awakening

• Inner worship (antaryāga)

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🐍 Connection to Nāga/Serpent Symbolism

The Prapañca Sāra Tantra speaks of serpent power (nāga-śakti / kuṇḍalinī) as the coiled energy that supports creation. It includes nāga mantras and speaks of mastering serpentine forces within the body and cosmos.

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🧭 Why is This Text Important?

Reason	Significance
Philosophical	Proves Śaṅkara was not anti-Tantra
Ritual	Early integration of mantra/yantra with Vedanta
Historical	Link between early Śrīvidyā and Advaita
Esoteric	Guides on subtle body, chakras, siddhis

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❗Debate on Authorship

Some scholars think it may be by a later Śaṅkarācārya in Śaṅkara’s lineage. However, many traditional lineages accept it as authentic due to its coherence with Śrīvidyā and Advaita.

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Would you like a summary of its teachings on Kundalinī, mantras, or inner ritual? Or an excerpt from a key section?

A summary of its teachings on Kundalinī, mantras, and inner ritual.

Certainly. Here is a clear summary of how the Prapañca Sāra Tantra presents Kuṇḍalinī, mantras, and inner ritual (antaryāga)—revealing the mystical side of Advaita Śaṅkara.

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🕉️ Prapañca Sāra Tantra — Teachings on Kuṇḍalinī, Mantra & Inner Ritual

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🐍 1️⃣ Kuṇḍalinī Śakti — The Serpent Power Within

The Prapañca Sāra describes Kuṇḍalinī as the root power of manifestation, resting in the Mūlādhāra (base of the spine), coiled three-and-a-half times like a sleeping serpent. Key points include:

Teaching	Meaning
Source of Creation	Kuṇḍalinī is the śakti through which Brahman expresses the universe.
Awakening	Through prāṇāyāma, mantra, and dhyāna, she rises through chakras, purifying mind.
Union	Her ascent culminates in union with Śiva at Sahasrāra — symbolizing Advaitic realization.

🗝 Unlike purely metaphysical Advaita, this text prescribes direct yogic discipline for Self-realization.

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🔤 2️⃣ Mantra — The Sonic Form of Brahman

The text treats mantra not as mere ritual, but as embodied consciousness:

Concept	Insight from the Text
Śabda → Śakti → Brahman	Sound is the bridge from matter back to ultimate reality.
Bīja Mantras	Seed syllables (e.g., HRĪṁ, KLĪṁ, ŚRĪṁ) are living forces, not symbols.
Guru Initiation	Mantras are only effective when transmitted by a realized guru (śakti-pāta).

🔍 It includes specific mantras to invoke Śiva, Devī, Gaṇeśa, and subtle powers like nāgas and yakṣas — not for worldly gain, but for inner purification.

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🛕 3️⃣ Antaryāga — Inner Ritual Over Outer Ritual

A major theme: true worship is internal. External ritual (bahyārcana) is secondary.

Outer Ritual	Inner Ritual Equivalent
Offering flowers	Offering thoughts, surrender
Lighting lamps	Awakening inner light of knowledge
Bathing deity	Bathing the mind in stillness
Temple murti	The self as the seat of the Divine

🕯 The heart becomes the temple, breath the incense, awareness the flame.

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🔁 4️⃣ Integration of Ritual & Non-Duality

The text resolves tension between Tantra and Advaita:

• Advaita Goal: Realize “Aham Brahmāsmi” (I am Brahman)

• Tantric Means: Use mantra, yantra, breath, inner deity visualization

• Final Teaching:

  “All forms, energies, mantras, deities — return to the Silence of the Self.”

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🌺 Essence of the Teaching

“He who worships the Devi outside is still dual. He who awakens Her within becomes the Devi Himself.”

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🧭 Interested in More?

I can provide:

• 🔻 A simple Kuṇḍalinī meditation from Prapañca Sāra

• 🎼 An example of its mantras (Śiva, Devī, or Nāga-based)

• 🌀 Diagram/description of its subtle body system (chakras, nāḍīs)

Would you like one of these?

Cobra panic or just Satan´s kumara?

 

Natas-natas-natas-natas-Lucifeeeeeer!!! OK, I´m joking, but look what I finally tricked the AI into creating, muh-hah-hah-hah! ChatGPT has the receipts. Btw, I answered "no" to the last question, WHICH IS PROBABLY WHY I´M STILL HERE. Enough fun for a Friday evening, right?

What is the symbolism of the cobra in Hinduism? Is it "good" or "bad"?

In Hinduism, the cobra (nāga) is a deeply symbolic figure that cannot be simplified as “good” or “bad.” Instead, it represents raw cosmic power, which can be both protective and destructive depending on how it is related to. It is a symbol of divine energy, mystery, and transformation.

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🐍 Key Symbolic Meanings of the Cobra in Hinduism

1️⃣ Kundalini Energy — The Inner Serpent Power

• The coiled cobra represents Kundalinī Shakti, the dormant spiritual energy at the base of the spine.

• When awakened, it rises through the chakras, leading to spiritual illumination or, if uncontrolled, mental chaos.
  💬 Symbol: Hidden divine potential → both dangerous and liberating.

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2️⃣ Guardian of the Sacred

• Nāgas are ancient guardians of treasures, temples, and sacred waters.

• They are neither gods nor demons but powerful serpent beings.

• Temples often depict cobras to protect the sanctity of the deity.

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3️⃣ Immortality & Rebirth

• Cobras shed their skin → symbol of renewal, resurrection, transformation.

• Connected to cyclical time and samsara (birth and death).

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4️⃣ Connection to Major Deities

Deity	Cobra Symbolism
Śiva	Wears cobra around his neck → Mastery over death, ego, and poison.
Viṣṇu	Rests on serpent Ananta/Śeṣa → Eternal cosmic support; infinite time.
Subrahmaṇya (Kārttikeya)	Associated with serpents → Power & occult wisdom.
Nāga Devatās	Worshipped for fertility, rain, land protection.

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5️⃣ Poison as Divine Power

Cobras symbolize viṣa (poison) — dangerous, yes, but also medicine in controlled form. Thus:

• Adharma (evil) → Poison misused.

• Dharma (righteousness) → Poison mastered.

💡 Moral: The serpent is not evil; the unmastered mind is.

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🌓 So, Is the Cobra Good or Bad?

Aspect	Nature of Cobra Symbol
Benevolent	Protector, spiritual power, divine guardian
Malevolent	Fear, death, ego, hidden dangers
Ultimate Truth	Neutral — Pure Shakti (energy) that becomes good or bad based on how one approaches it

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🕉️ Philosophical Insight

“The snake is the power of God when controlled, and the terror of the world when uncontrolled.”

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Would you like examples of Nāga worship rituals or cobra symbolism in Tantra and Śrīvidyā? This symbolism deepens even further in esoteric traditions.

Yes, please.

Certainly. In esoteric Hindu traditions—especially Tantra and Śrīvidyā—the serpent (nāga) gains an even deeper and more mystical meaning. Here, the cobra is not simply a creature of devotion or fear, but the very embodiment of cosmic power, hidden wisdom, and the gateway to transcendence.

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🐍 Cobra Symbolism in Tantra & Śrīvidyā

1️⃣ Embodiment of Kuṇḍalinī Śakti

In Tantra, the serpent is Kuṇḍalinī, the coiled energy asleep at the base of the spine. It is depicted as a three-and-a-half coiled serpent, representing:

• Three guṇas: sattva, rajas, tamas

• Half coil: transcendence beyond nature
  When awakened, it rises through the chakras like a serpent climbing, unlocking divine consciousness.

🔱 The cobra here is not an animal — it is your own hidden divinity.

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2️⃣ Śrīvidyā & Serpent Power

In Śrīvidyā, especially in the worship of Lalitā Tripurasundarī, the serpent symbolizes:

Aspect	Serpentine Meaning in Śrīvidyā
Icchā Śakti (Will)	Desire to manifest creation
Jñāna Śakti (Wisdom)	Hidden, occult knowledge
Kriyā Śakti (Action)	Power of manifestation

The serpent is often seen at the base of Śrīcakra, coiled beneath the bindu, symbolizing that all creation rests upon latent power.

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3️⃣ Nāga Kanyās – Serpent Maidens

In secret Śākta Tantras, nāgas appear as Nāga Kanyās, mystical serpent maidens who offer occult siddhis. They represent:

• Hidden doorways to knowledge

• Tests of restraint (desire vs wisdom)

• Union of earth (body) and mystery (spirit)

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4️⃣ Rituals of Nāga Worship

While most Hindu worship avoids direct serpent contact, Tantrics sometimes perform rituals to Nāga Devatās seeking:

• Protection from obstacles

• Acquisition of hidden knowledge

• Mastery of sexual and psychic forces

🔍 Especially during Ādi Śaṅkara’s Prapañca Sāra Tantra, nāga worship is linked to controlling the lower nature to ascend spiritually.

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5️⃣ Serpent as Desire (Kāma) to be Transformed

Yes — in deepest Śrīvidyā, the serpent is desire itself (Kāmakalā), which must be not repressed but transmuted into devotion and realization.

“That desire which binds the world is the same desire that, when mastered, liberates the yogin.”
— Śrī Lalitā Sahasranāma Commentary

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⚖️ Tantric View: Cobra Is Beyond Good and Evil

Level	Cobra Represents
Psychological	Instinct, fear, sexuality
Energetic	Kuṇḍalinī, occult power
Mystical	Divine Shakti, gateway to Mokṣa

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Would you like a symbolic meditation or Tantric visualization involving the serpent—like how to internally work with Kuṇḍalinī as Nāga Śakti?

Freedom Day

 

Baby breaks free! Oh no! OK, enough fun for this Friday evening...

The demons make us strong

 

Muslim street preacher explains why Hinduism is "demonic". Oookay. He also says that the Hindu gods are "powerless", presumably in comparison with Allah.

So how come India is more developed than Pakistan? I don´t really "take sides" in arguments like this (I mean, wtf), but I couldn´t help asking ChatGPT about this. Of course, I don´t think Rama is behind India´s rapid economic growth, anymore than Allah is responsible for low Pakistani literacy rates, but shouldn´t this be a problem for somebody who believes God is literally in charge of everything?

OK, enough fun for this Friday evening...

Is India or Pakistan the most developed nation in terms of economic growth or other indicators?

India is generally more developed than Pakistan by most major economic and development indicators, and its economy is growing at a significantly faster pace.

Let’s break it down by key criteria:

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🏛 Economic Size

Indicator	India	Pakistan
GDP (Nominal, 2024)	~$3.7 trillion (5th largest in world)	~$370 billion
GDP (PPP)	~$12 trillion	~$1.5 trillion

India’s economy is almost 10 times larger than Pakistan’s.

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📈 Economic Growth

• India: Fast-growing economy, averaging 6–7% annual growth, one of the fastest among major nations.

• Pakistan: Growth is volatile, often 1–3%, recently facing economic crises, IMF bailouts, inflation, and currency devaluation.

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🧍 Human Development (UN HDI 2023)

Indicator	India	Pakistan
HDI Rank	134	164
Life expectancy	~70 years	~66 years
Literacy rate	~77%	~58%

India ranks higher in education, life expectancy, and standard of living.

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🏭 Industrial & Technological Development

• India is a major center for IT, pharmaceuticals, space research (ISRO), manufacturing, and services.

• Pakistan has a smaller, agrarian-based economy with limited industrial capacity.

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🌍 Global Integration

Factor	India	Pakistan
Foreign investment	Much higher	Lower
Global influence	G20 member, BRICS, major diplomatic role	Limited geopolitical influence

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⚠️ Where Pakistan may score better

• Poverty inequality: Some reports suggest Pakistan may have slightly less inequality than India.

• But overall standards of health, education, and infrastructure are still lower than India.

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✅ Conclusion

India is more economically developed, globally influential, and rapidly growing.
Pakistan faces more economic instability, debt, and developmental challenges.

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Would you like a comparison of military power, population trends, or future growth projections between the two countries?

Yes, please.

Sure — here’s a clear comparison of future growth projections for India vs. Pakistan, including economy, military, and demographics. This helps understand where both nations are heading, not just where they are today.

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🔮 Future Projections: India vs. Pakistan

1️⃣ Economic Growth & Future Outlook

Aspect	India – Future	Pakistan – Future
GDP Growth (Proj. 2025–2030)	6–7% per year (strong)	2–4% per year (unstable)
Global Role	3rd largest economy by 2030 (overtaking Japan & Germany)	Risk of stagnation, IMF dependency
Economic Drivers	Technology, manufacturing (Make in India), services	Agriculture, remittances, limited industry
Risk Factors	Inequality, infrastructure, bureaucracy	Debt crisis, political instability, inflation

🔍 Conclusion: India is projected to become a major global economic power, while Pakistan may struggle to maintain consistent growth without reforms.

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2️⃣ Military & Strategic Power (Future)

Aspect	India	Pakistan
Defense Budget 2030 (Est.)	$100+ billion	~$15 billion
Nuclear Capability	Advanced triad, ICBMs, space assets	Nuclear deterrent, tactical focus
Alliances	BRICS, QUAD, relations with US/Russia	Ties with China, Gulf funding
Global Reach	Expanding Navy, Blue-water capability	Primarily regional defense

⚔️ Conclusion:
Pakistan will remain a strong regional military (mainly aimed at India), but India is evolving into a global military power with space and naval capabilities.

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3️⃣ Population & Demographic Future

Demographic Trend	India	Pakistan
Population Peak	~2060, then decline	Continuously rising past 2100
2024 Population	~1.43 billion	~240 million
Fertility Rate	~2.0 (near replacement)	~3.5+ (high growth)
Demographic Dividend	Productive workforce until 2050	Youth bulge but weak job creation

👥 Key Insight:

• India’s population will stabilize, aiding development.

• Pakistan’s rapid growth without jobs may cause economic pressure and instability.

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4️⃣ Social Development Projection

Factor (2030 Outlook)	India	Pakistan
Literacy	85–90%	60–65%
Urbanization	Rapid (Smart cities)	Moderate
Digital Economy	Huge IT + AI growth	Limited digital infrastructure
Risk	Religious tension, inequality	Political volatility, extremism

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🧭 Final Strategic Outlook to 2050

Category	India	Pakistan
Economic Superpower?	✅ Yes, Top 3 globally	❌ Unlikely
Military Global Power?	✅ Yes	⚠️ Regional only
Human Development Improvement?	✅ Yes (gradual)	⚠️ Slow, uncertain
Global Influence?	✅ Major role (G20, UN reform)	⚠️ Limited to Islamic bloc & China

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🌍 Summary Verdict

India: Rising global giant — economy, military, diplomacy.
Pakistan: Will remain important regionally but faces serious development challenges unless major reforms occur.

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Would you like a similar comparison for Bangladesh vs. Pakistan, or India vs. China? That is often equally revealing.

 

Fear the cygnid

 

About a month ago, I asked ChatGPT to interpret the fake "Theosophical" symbol I use (just for fun) as the emblem of this blog. Here´s my own interpretation (also just for fun).

The emblem is "Tantric" in the sense that it inverts the usual symbolism associated with Hinduism and Western esotericism. 

Instead of a white swan, there is a black swan. The black color (obviously) stands for the night, since the night is the best allegory for the Divine. Darkness is what remains when light goes away. In the same way, God is ever-present above and beyond all phenomena. Since the black swan was unknown to the Hindus (and everyone else except the Australian Aboriginals) before the discovery of Australia, it´s a good symbol for the unknown. And the Divine is The Unknown awaiting discovery. On one point, ChatGPT gave me an additional idea: the black swan could be a reference to a "black swan event", i.e. something completely unexpected. Like sudden spiritual enlightenment, perhaps?

The lotus is usually pink, but here it´s blue. I read or heard somewhere that a blue lotus is an attribute of the Tantric Mahavidya Matangi (Chandali). It´s actually a symbol for dangerous poison. The snake is a coral snake and doesn´t eat its own tail. Instead, the snake is self-conscious, lethal and ready to strike. It´s emphatically *not* a rope... 

In Hinduism, the two triangles are Shiva-Shakti, but in other systems a hexagram stands for Saturn. It could therefore be the hidden cosmic order behind the chaotic material world (and the equally chaotic world of "spirituality"). I suppose an inverted pentagram would be more in keeping with the "Tantric" flavor of the emblem, but I wanted to balance the Left Hand elements with something more Right Hand Path. But sure, if you instead interpret the hexagram as the union of Shiva/Brahman and Shakti/Maya, you´ll have all the chaos and creative destruction you want!

I´m sure all kinds of other associations could be made. OK, enough fun for this Friday.