Mother of Gods

 

 

For various reasons to complex to retell here, I asked Gemini AI these questions...

Does Capella and Auriga have any astrological or mythological connections? What about Hindu mythology or Jyotish?

Yes, the star Capella and the constellation Auriga have significant mythological and astrological connections in both Western and Hindu traditions.

Western and Greek Mythology

• Auriga: The constellation Auriga is most commonly known as "The Charioteer." In Greek mythology, he is often identified as Erichthonius, a king of Athens who was an early inventor of the chariot.

• Capella: The star Capella, which means "little she-goat" in Latin, represents the goat held in the charioteer's arms. It is often linked to the myth of the goat Amalthea, who nursed the infant Zeus. One of her horns was broken off and became the horn of plenty (cornucopia). Capella's name and its prominent place in the constellation emphasize the symbolism of nurture, protection, and abundance.

Hindu Mythology and Jyotish (Vedic Astrology)

In Jyotish, the constellations and their stars are primarily understood through the Nakshatras, or lunar mansions.

• Nakshatra: The star Capella and the constellation Auriga fall within the 11th Nakshatra, called Punarvasu.

• Meaning: The name Punarvasu translates to "Return of the Light" or "The Two Restorers." It is symbolized by a quiver of arrows, representing the ability to bring things back together. The star's bright light, returning to the night sky after the summer, is seen as a fulfillment of this meaning.

• Deities: The presiding deity of Punarvasu is Aditi, the mother of the gods. She represents the infinite, space, and the primal consciousness. As the mother of all beings, she embodies the qualities of unconditional love, protection, and nurturing—themes that are very similar to those of the Greek myth of Amalthea.

• Symbolism: The association of Capella with Punarvasu links the star to the themes of spiritual restoration, healing, and the return of prosperity. It signifies a fresh start after a period of trial or difficulty. The connection to the motherly goddess Aditi reinforces the star's nurturing and protective qualities.

So, in both Western and Hindu traditions, the mythology and symbolism surrounding the star Capella and its constellation revolve around the powerful themes of nurture, protection, and the restoration of light and abundance.

Tell me more about Aditi.

Aditi is one of the most ancient and revered goddesses in the Hindu pantheon, particularly in the Vedic tradition. She is a fascinating figure whose name and symbolism encompass a profound understanding of the cosmos and the divine feminine.

The Meaning of Her Name

The name Aditi literally means "boundless," "limitless," or "infinite" in Sanskrit. She is the personification of the primordial cosmic space from which all things emerge. She is the very essence of infinity and freedom.

Mother of the Gods

Aditi is primarily known as the mother of the gods. In the Rigveda, the oldest Hindu text, she is revered as the mother of the Adityas, a group of celestial deities that includes prominent gods like:

• Varuna: The god of cosmic law and the oceans.

• Mitra: The god of friendship and contracts.

• Aryaman: The god of hospitality and a guardian of cosmic order.

• In some texts, even Surya (the Sun god) is considered one of her children.

Because she gave birth to the gods, she is seen as the ultimate mother goddess, the source of all life and creation.

Key Attributes and Symbolism

• Cosmic Boundlessness: Aditi represents the infinite, unmanifested potential of the universe. She is the vast expanse of the sky and the endless depths of the sea.

• Freedom and Liberation: Her boundless nature also symbolizes liberation from all bonds, fear, and suffering. She is believed to be the one who can free a person from the limitations of their physical existence.

• Purity and Nurturing: As the supreme mother, Aditi is a figure of unconditional love, nourishment, and purity. She is sometimes symbolized by a sacred cow, representing abundance and sustenance.

Connection to Modern Hinduism

Although she is not as widely worshipped today as goddesses like Lakshmi or Durga, her significance remains in specific traditions and concepts:

• Nakshatras: As mentioned previously, she is the presiding deity of the Nakshatra Punarvasu, which links her to themes of return, healing, and spiritual renewal.

• Devotionalism: Her role as the ultimate mother and a source of liberation continues to resonate with those seeking a deeper connection to the divine.

In summary, Aditi is a goddess who embodies the very concept of cosmic infinity. She is the ultimate mother, a symbol of freedom, and the ancient source from which all gods and all of creation have emerged.

How is Aditi worshipped (if at all)?

While Aditi is not worshipped in the same way as mainstream deities like Durga or Vishnu, her reverence is still very much alive, particularly within specific contexts and through certain ritualistic practices.

Her worship is often more esoteric and purpose-driven, focused on achieving spiritual and personal freedom rather than material gain.

Here are the ways Aditi is worshipped:

1. Worship Through Nakshatra

This is the most common and relevant form of her worship today. Since she is the presiding deity of the Punarvasu Nakshatra, individuals born under this lunar mansion will specifically revere her.

• When: On the days when the Moon transits through Punarvasu.

• How: By chanting mantras dedicated to her, performing a small puja (ritual), and making offerings of milk, honey, or rice.

2. Vedic Rituals and Homas

In traditional Vedic rituals, known as Yajnas and Homas (fire ceremonies), Aditi is invoked as a key deity. The priests and devotees perform these elaborate ceremonies to honor her and seek blessings for cosmic harmony, prosperity, and the well-being of the community.

3. Personal Devotion

You can worship Aditi through simple, personal devotion and meditation. Since she represents the infinite and the primal consciousness, her worship can be as simple as:

• Meditation: Meditating on the vastness of the sky or the ocean while invoking her name.

• Prayer: Offering a simple prayer for freedom from suffering and for her motherly protection.

• Mantra: A simple and powerful mantra to honor her is "Om Adityai Namaha" (ॐ अदित्यै नमः), which means "I bow to the Infinite."

4. Symbolic Offerings

Because of her association with motherhood and abundance, offerings of milk, ghee (clarified butter), and grains are considered very sacred and appropriate for her worship.

In essence, Aditi's worship is less about public temples and more about personal, purpose-driven rituals to connect with the source of cosmic consciousness and to gain liberation from the bonds of the material world.

Sabbatarianism

I didn´t know that Charlie Kirk was a Sabbatarian. In Christian circles, that´s a "heresy" usually connected to "Judaizers" and, I suppose, Adventists?!  

Terrorist groupies

 

I don´t think the British Socialist "Workers" Party is capable of killing pretty much anyone, let alone stage an actual revolution, but that simply makes them even more contemptible when LARP-ing as Big Bad Radicals or dangerous terrorists. Or whatever this is supposed to be... 

Charlie KKKirks chicken come home to roost

Amerika´s Groyper predicament

 

This is an anti-Israeli conspiracy video, actually claiming that Netanyahu´s government killed Charlie Kirk (!), but it does contain some interesting information about Kirk´s views on Israel and his conflicts with the so-called Groypers. It also mentions (albeit briefly) his peculiar Sabbatarianism. 

Current mood

 

Salutations to Kalabhairava. Victory, victory to Lord Bhairava, who assumes a terrifying, fierce form. Destroyer of ghosts and spirits, protect me, O Great Lord Maheshwara. I bow to Kalabhairava, eternal, fierce, and terrifying! 

The god who holds the trident, the great lord with blood-red eyes. You destroy the congregation of spirits and tear apart evil ghosts. I take refuge in you; protect me from all fears. Om, protect, protect me, O Kalabhairava, I bow to you.

Just another god

Some people in the commentary sections to the above videos seem to think this is a joke, although it´s not clear who they think is the joker. The content-creator? Or the cult leader? Or perhaps the aliens, LOL? 

Hinduism have always invented new deities, sometimes by elevating humans to divine status. Besides, there are one billion Hindus, so why can´t one of them go mustang and build a shrine to Annunaki aliens? There´s a lot of Hindu/ancient aliens hybrid content on YouTube, Hindus evidently being the only "colored" people not insulted by Erich von Däniken´s speculations. Indeed, the content-creator himself seems to cater to precisely that subculture! 

Maybe somebody should tell Whitley Strieber?  

Turning Point USA

 

Is the assassination of Charlie Kirk the "turning point" or even "the point of no return"? Asking for a former friend named USA.

Moonless night

 

You walk around aimlessly in a moonless, rainy, misty night. Then, this happens. Wat u do? 

Summer Triangle

 

If you know, you know. 

The Situationist situation

 

It seems me and JMG have something in common. We both hanged around the far left political subculture in our sadly misspent youths. In JMG´s case, the place was Seattle, where he encountered the RCP and FSP. I actually encountered the RCP in another US city, but not the FSP, although I certainly devoured the latter group´s magazines and pamphlets. As for Situationism, the anarchists around 1985-90 still talked about them. If you knew were to look, you could even buy Swedish translations of some of their pamphlets. I agree that they were typical French rebel intellectuals: some interesting takes here and there, but of course completely unpractical from a political POV. Their Swedish co-thinkers (which I think were called The Golden Fleet) were apparently unpractical for another reason - they were constantly high on drugs! 

But I´m digressing...

The essay linked below is apparantly the first in an entire series. I already have one (important?) disagreement: Marx and Engels were hardly "beta-Marxists" (JMG´s neologism for New Left-derived middle class reformists with a pseudo-radical veneer). They really did support the creation of an independent workers´ movement. However, Marx and Engels were pragmatic enough to support the workers´ movement even under conditions when a revolution was highly unlikely. This led to a tension in the Marxist movement between those who believed in a future revolution (which on the standard interpretation included Marx and Engels themselves - although some have argued that "the late Engels" became a reformist) and those who really wanted reformist politics. 

But the latter group (who went on to appropriate the Social Democratic label) didn´t want a "managerial aristocracy" of the current type, but (at least initially) a different kind of managerial elite based on the organizations of the labor movement. "Beta-Marxism" emerges when the labor movement is no longer a serious contender for political power in capitalist society and the managerial elites turns towards (or even creates) middle class "identities" and their protest politics, immigrant groups co-opted by the system, and so on. This does lead to relevant policy changes. 

JMG´s description of "alpha-Marxism" (Leninists and Stalinists) and "beta-Marxism" (the New Left, often absorbed by the Democratic Party in the US) are spot on otherwise. I mean, I could name names! It will be interesting to see where he finally lands in his analysis of the Situationist situation...  

Situationism: A Voice from the Fringes