BABAJI: As portrayed in "Autobiography of a Yogi" by Yogananda YOGANANDA: Author of "Autobiography of a Yogi" BUDDHA: Enlightened One KALI: The Aspect of Divine Mother that fights evil and destroys the ego. GANESH: The elephant-headed God, son of Parvati and Shiva, Ganesh removes obstacles on the spiritual path, assisting in spiritual evolution.DURGA: She is the spiritual warrior, carrying weapons that conquer fear and dispell darkness. She evokes strength, health and purity. HANUMAN: This deity in the form of a monkey, gives depth to service, humility, devotion and strength. A great devotee of Rama. DURGA: She is the spiritual warrior, carrying weapons that conquer fear and dispell darkness. She evokes strength, health and purity. KRISHNA: Often depicted playing his flute, He embodies Divine Joy & Love. LAKSHMI: Divine Mother of Prosperity, She gives spiritual, mental and material wealth, blessing those who ask for her support. Often depicted on a lotus. LINGAM: The benevolent aspect of Shiva: the Restorer. It represents male/female balance and creativity. Often carved with Shiva's face.OM: The primordial sound -the primal vibration from which everything is manifested. It is identified in the Upanishads as standing for the whole world and its parts, past, present and future. SARASWATI: Divine Mother of the Arts & Wisdom, She gives the soul expression through creativity, wisdom, science and the Arts. SHIVA: Known as the Divine Yogi, the Auspicious One, the Pure One, Shiva stands for growth and transformation. He is creator, preserver, restorer & transformer. TARA: Buddhist Divine Mother. NATARAJ: Cosmic Dance of Shiva (Destroyer/Restorer) |