#painted agama

[fannehana]

hugging ù_ú

#oc #art #drawing #painting #artists on tumblr #draw #dinotruxoc #lizard #hello #sketch #agama #💜🤎 #🌺💛

[the-flying-ryan]

This #fleshripper from @archvillian games was another of my early prints and one of my first paint jobs. Looking back on it now I think I’m calling it a #wip and will need to go back and do some more work to it, especially on the base! #archvilliangames #miniaturepainting #paintingminiatures #painting #painted #ageofsigmar #aos #dnd #dndmini #dndminiatures #dungeonsanddragons #seraphon #monster #lizard #lizardfolk #skink #agama (at Cutler Bay, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck7Eg2OJALv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#fleshripper #wip #archvilliangames #miniaturepainting #paintingminiatures #painting #painted #ageofsigmar #aos #dnd #dndmini #dndminiatures #dungeonsanddragons #seraphon #monster #lizard #lizardfolk #skink #agama

[mymiraclebox]

The Many Miracle Boxes

The Native American Box Kiikaa, the Thunderbird of Electricity (Elemental) Shashh, the Bear of Preservation (Timekeeper) Tyyto, the Barn Owl of Secrets (Delta) Chaapa, the Beaver of Innovation (Delta) Yanna, the Bison of Victory (Delta) Dess, the Cougar of Apathy (Delta) Banditt, the Coyote of Guile (Delta) Fawnna, the Deer of Wilderness (Delta) Liiri, the Eagle of Freedom (Delta) Sorren, the Falcon of Observation (Delta) Karrma, the Goose of Justice (Delta) Skipp, the Grasshopper of Scarcity (Delta) Ziibi, the Otter of Transformation (Delta) Habuu, the Rattlesnake of Beauty (Delta) Ommen, the Raven of Probability (Delta) Finn, the Salmon of Wisdom (Delta) Drill, the Woodpecker of Dimension (Delta)

The Wandering Box Graay, the Wolf of Order (Alpha) Prrysm, the Platypus of Chaos (Alpha) Emburr, the Phoenix of Fire (Elemental) Frostt, the Penguin of Endurance (Timekeeper) Seer, the Tuatara of Quondam (Timekeeper) Kicc, the Kangaroo of Avarice (Delta) Attlantis, the Octopus of Choice (Delta) Linn, the Pangolin of Boundary (Delta) Yuume, the Sheep of Dreams (Delta) Prrince, the Swan of Loyalty (Delta)

The Climate Box Duskk, the Grim of Darkness (Elemental) Kirrin, the Qilin of Light (Elemental) Allta, the Frog of Change (Timekeeper) Sicco, the Camel of Desert (Delta) Florra, the Elk of Forest (Delta) Nixx, the Polar Bear of Tundra (Delta) Aqqua, the Seal of Sea (Delta)

The Desert Box Skyy, the Griffin of Air (Elemental) Zipp, the Dragonfly of Progression (Timekeeper) Sennta, the Chameleon of Emotion (Delta) Tuskk, the Elephant of Memories (Delta) Parra, the Giraffe of Confusion (Delta) Sotaa, the Honey Badger of Conflict (Delta) Niisha, the Painted Lycaon of Connections (Delta) Flairr, the Secretarybird of Passion (Delta)

The Forgotten Box Vitaa, the Panda of Life (Alpha) Shii, the Crow of Death (Alpha) Uunice, the Unicorn of Magic (Elemental)

The Jungle Box Stellar, the Firefly of Space (Alpha) Koree, the Raccoon of Void (Alpha) Tonna, the Feathered Serpent of Earth (Elemental) Passtel, the Sloth of Patience (Timekeeper) Faae, the Spider of Destiny (Timekeeper) Llucie, the Caiman of Clarity (Delta) Clikk, the Dolphin of Sound (Delta) Belaa, the Jaguar of Imperception (Delta) Ecco, the Parrot of Language (Delta) Fangg, the Vampire Bat of Fatigue (Delta)

The Mountain Box Ziima, the Yeti of Glaciation (Elemental) Apple, the Red Panda of Lineage (Timekeeper) Misst, the Chipmunk of Elusion (Delta) Anjjel, the Lark of Mercy (Delta) Pilott, the Moose of Direction (Delta) Frijj, the Snow Leopard of Silence (Delta)

The Savannah Box Matto, the Pterosaur of Gravity (Elemental) Keena, the Lemur of Intuition (Timekeeper) Purr, the Cheetah of Sensitivity (Delta) Atticus, the Gorilla of Mathematics (Delta) Duux, the Moth of Guidance (Delta) Huue, the Rainbow Agama of Color (Delta) Kaanda, the Rhino of Augmentation (Delta) Divvi, the Zebra of Duality (Delta)

The Zodiac Box Nokk, the Kelpie of Water (Elemental, Aquarius) Antiqq, the Aurochs of Reversion (Timekeeper, Taurus) Harmonee, the Ant of Cooperation (Delta, Gemini) Snapp, the Crab of Adaptation (Delta, Cancer) Saage, the Dove of Peace (Delta, Virgo) Elle the Gecko of Equality (Delta, Libra) Gloss, the Ibex of Friction (Delta, Capricorn) Valoree, the Lion of Courage (Delta, Leo) Baash, the Mouflon of Strength (Delta, Aries) Daante, the Pike of Intimidation (Delta, Pisces) Spikke, the Porcupine of Precision (Delta, Sagittarius) Verriti, the Scorpion of Truth (Delta, Scorpio)

The Mother Box Tikki, the Ladybug of Creation (Alpha) Plagg, the Black Cat of Destruction (Alpha) Longg, the Dragon of Storm (Elemental)  Sass, the Cobra of Opportunity (Timekeeper) Fluff, the Rabbit of Evolution (Timekeeper) Pollen, the Bee of Subjection (Delta) Nooroo, the Butterfly of Generosity (Delta) Barkk, the Dog of Detection (Delta) Trixx, the Fox of Deception (Delta) Ziggy, the Goat of Imagination (Delta) Kaalki, the Horse of Migration (Delta) Xuppu, the Monkey of Derision (Delta) Mullo, the Mouse of Abundance (Delta) Stompp, the Ox of Determination (Delta) Duusu, the Peacock of Psyche (Delta) Daizzi, the Pig of Compassion (Delta) Orikko, the Rooster of Vigor (Delta) Roaar, the Tiger of Force (Delta) Wayzz, the Turtle of Protection (Delta)

#kwamis #kwami #oc kwamis #oc kwami #kwami oc #kwami ocs #my miracle box #miracle box #native american miracle box #miraculous ladybug #my headcanons

[caracalliope]

Rose Lalonde

For the character meme! https://caracalliope.tumblr.com/post/707627194522943488/mushroom-cookie-bears-send-me-a-character-and

favorite thing about them

But, if I have to choose one, I guess it's her FLYING INTO THE SUN (THE SUN THE SUN THE SUN) plan. Rose had so much fun being kind of woegothicky and sinister, and then she crashed into grief and guilt, and then she switches to pragmatic self-immolation LIKE A VERY INTENTIONAL ICARUS. It's wonderful.

Runner up: the doomed Rose from Davesprite's timeline doing the same thing but in a less operatic way.

least favorite thing about them

the half-assed canonical Retcon 'resolution' of her alcoholism. It Doesnt Work Like That None Of It Works Like That

there's a lot in canon - and extracanon - that I diligently ignore, but this part bugs me more than anything else.

favorite line

TT: Are you going to start rapping about this?

TG: what no TG: no listen

TT: Prong of flesh bereft of home TT: Found solace 'twixt a cleft of foam.

TG: no oh jesus

TT: Of apocalypse your thoughts eclipse TT: A painted pair of parted lips TT: That dare through kiss to stir the air TT: That teases tufts of orange hair. TT: And though faces flush in lovers' fits, TT: Hands snug in plush as gloves befit.

brOTP

Rose & J. Egbert are special to me. I wish to knit friendship hearts around them.

I also think Rose & Karkat is underrated as a hatefriendship option. They'd do more than just literary analysis! I love this fic's take on their conversations.

OTP

Rose/Kanaya <3333333333333333333333 (OTP of OTPs). Also: beta kids OT4 (especially Rose/Dave) and sometimes Rose/Sollux (usually as like a subset of Rose/Kanaya/Feferi/Sollux).

nOTP

... I don't think I have one for Rose. Any ship I can think of will work with some version of Rose - like I don't want straightforward Rose/Jane, but I sure want Jasprose/Jane, etc.

Though I guess Rose/Caliborn is just boring to me.

random headcanon

she gets a bearded agama at some point. It's not a necrosalamcer, it doesn't play the stock market, by all appearances it's just a normal agama. But Rose pretends it's got great and terrible prophetic power and nobody can quite tell if she's joking.

it looks like Academy Award Winner Olivia Colman from Do Revenge:

unpopular opinion

I am bored by the discourse of Is Rose Elegantly Sophisticated or Is She an Awkward Hot Mess. She's both, okay. She's neither. She contains eldritch infinities.

song i associate with them

favorite picture of them

"Did you learn to play the rain Rose?"

first fan art that comes to mind right now: Rose and Kanaya bathing

non-fannish art that reminds me of her: Synthia

#long post #characters named rose #this was fun! #i have two more of these to do #but probably tomorrow

[suratsuara]

#6Destinasi #Bandung #KunjunganPas #Ramadhan #WisataReligi

[hedoughnism]

Inspired by the old list I made awhile back ( and just reblogged and edited a bit) this time from the other direction! Animals in Europe but not the US! Some important factors to keep in mind for why this list is shorter

European animals not found in america

- hedgehogs

- true badgers ( American badgers completely unrelated)

- jackals

- old world warblers ( not related to new world warblers)

-True buntings

- chamois

- ibex

- dormice

- desmans

-mole rats

- hamsters

- Jirds,

( old world rats and mice ( not related to new world ones)) ( spiny mice ,harvest mice, wood mouse, etc)

-jerboas

- onagers

- bustards

- old world cuckoos ( ours don’t do the brood parasitism thing they are famous for!)

- sand grouse

- hoopoes

- beeeaters

- native honeybees

- ( formerly) lions

- ( formerly ) dholes

- ( formerly ) buttonquail

-Native old world quail ( unrelated to new world quail)

-native partriges

- rollers

- old world vultures ( unrelated to new world vultures)

- pratincoles

-wild felis cats ( eurasian wildcat and jungle cat)

- old world flycatchers ( unrelated to new world flycatchers) ( includes nightingales)

- wrynecks

- chats

- wallcreepers

- european rabbits ( other rabbit species like our cottontails and pygmy 4 aren’t social! And most of them only live in burrows when they have babies)

- burbot

- Coughs

- Olms

- midwife toads/ painted frogs

- fire bellied toads

-Jackdaws

- native carp

- Agamas

- Native chameleons

- wall lizards

- wild boar

- red deer

-roe deer

-native fallow deer

-Typical or Helicidae snails ( the group that contains pretty much all the large land snail species in temperate climates)

And a bunch of other of course;)

[daily-quiz-join]

Jainism: The Path of Ahimsa and Spiritual Liberation

Introduction:

Jainism, one of the ancient religions of India, stands as a beacon of non-violence, compassion, and self-realization. With its roots dating back to the 6th century BCE, Jainism has left an indelible mark on the spiritual and philosophical landscape of India. This article delves into the unique teachings, principles, and practices of Jainism, exploring its historical development, core beliefs, ethical values, and its enduring impact on the world.

1. Historical Origins:

Jainism traces its origins to Lord Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, who was born in 540 BCE in the present-day Indian state of Bihar. Raised in a royal family, Mahavira renounced his privileged life at the age of 30 and embarked on a spiritual quest for self-realization. After intense ascetic practices and meditation, he attained enlightenment (kevala jnana) and became a Tirthankara, a spiritual teacher who leads others to salvation.

2. The Three Jewels of Jainism:

Jainism is founded upon three fundamental principles known as the "Three Jewels" or "Triratnas": Right Faith (Samyak Darshana), Right Knowledge (Samyak Jnana), and Right Conduct (Samyak Charitra). These principles form the bedrock of Jain philosophy and guide the path to liberation (moksha) from the cycle of birth and death (samsara).

3. The Concept of Ahimsa:

At the heart of Jainism lies the principle of Ahimsa, or non-violence, which extends not only to physical actions but also to thoughts and words. Jains believe that all living beings possess a soul (jiva) and that causing harm to any living being obstructs one's spiritual progress. Practicing Ahimsa is seen as the key to purifying the soul and attaining liberation.

4. The Path of Renunciation and Asceticism:

Jainism offers two paths to spiritual liberation: the path of the householder (Shravakas) and the path of the renunciant (Monks and Nuns). While householders follow ethical principles, undertake righteous professions, and support ascetics, the renunciants lead lives of strict austerity and detachment, practicing self-discipline and meditation.

5. The Jain Cosmology:

Jainism presents a detailed cosmology comprising six eternal substances: Jiva (soul), Ajiva (non-soul), Punya (good karma), Papa (bad karma), Akasha (space), and Dharma (motion). According to Jain cosmology, the universe undergoes eternal cycles of creation, existence, and destruction.

6. Ethics and Morality:

Jain ethics emphasize the observance of five main vows (Mahavratas) for spiritual upliftment: Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truthfulness), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (chastity), and Aparigraha (non-possession). By adhering to these vows, individuals strive to purify their souls and break free from the karmic cycle.

7. Jain Scriptures:

Jainism has an extensive body of sacred texts known as Agamas or Jain Sutras, which are attributed to Lord Mahavira and his disciples. The Agamas contain teachings, philosophical discussions, and guidance on ethical living. The Jain community reveres these texts and seeks wisdom from them to lead a righteous life.

8. Jain Festivals and Rituals:

Jains celebrate various festivals, such as Mahavir Jayanti (birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira) and Paryushana (a period of self-reflection and penance). Rituals like Samayika (meditation), Pratikramana (introspection and seeking forgiveness), and Snatra Puja (a ritual bath of Jain deities) play a crucial role in Jain religious practices.

9. Jain Art and Architecture:

Jainism has enriched India's artistic heritage through its temples, sculptures, and paintings. Jain art often showcases intricate carvings, symbolizing the spiritual journey of individuals. The renowned Dilwara Temples in Mount Abu (Rajasthan) stand as a testament to the artistic excellence and devotion of Jain craftsmen.

10. Jainism's Impact and Relevance:

Despite being a minority religion, Jainism has made significant contributions to Indian culture, philosophy, and society. Its emphasis on non-violence has influenced leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, who adopted Ahimsa as a guiding principle in India's struggle for independence. The values of Jainism, rooted in compassion and harmony, continue to resonate globally in the quest for a more peaceful and sustainable world.

Conclusion:

Jainism, with its profound emphasis on Ahimsa, spiritual liberation, and ethical living, represents a timeless and relevant path towards self-realization and harmony with all living beings. The philosophy of Jainism continues to inspire seekers of truth, offering a blueprint for compassionate coexistence and inner transformation on the journey towards ultimate liberation. (Next post will be published at 6PM IST) Read the full article

[dragontribeadventures]

I think all of my animals are learning levitation now. Should I be concerned?

#reptile #reptiblr #herpblr #herp #lizard #lizardblr #clown agama #agamid #agama #agamidae #painted agama #painted dragon #stellion #stellagama stellio brachydactyla #stellagama stellio #damascus

[deathbyglamour098]

Skittles munching on a superworm

#painted agama #paint #agama #stellagama #reptiblr #lizardblr #herpblr #skittles #my pets #clown agama

[littlelionscales]

Meet the new boy, Xander! He’s Sterling’s brother. Has a much cleaner pattern that matches SO GOOD with my girl Q. Sterling is gonna be pet-only.

#stellagama #painted agama #clown agama #painted dragon

[smolandevil]

I had a free-choice assignment in my art class, so I drew a chimera! Since we could also choose what she should grade us on, I chose detail and lighting, hence why it’s way more detailed than my normal art. Regardless, I really like how this came out! ☺️ (click for better quality)

#artwork #my art #digital art #chimera #British Columbia wolf #agama lizard #albatross #paint tool sai

[the-flying-ryan]

This #acoltyeofziskal from @archvillaingames was actually my first “big” print job after I got my 3D printer and I painted him up just using craft paints from @folkartcrafts paints! Looking back on this paint job I feel pretty good at how far I’ve come! #miniaturepainting #painting #paintingminiatures #3dprinting #3dprinted #anycubicphoton #anycubic #ageofsigmar #seraphon #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #dndminiatures #bigasslizard #agamarising #agama #startofajourney (at Cutler Bay, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck2HA5VtoHF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#acoltyeofziskal #miniaturepainting #painting #paintingminiatures #3dprinting #3dprinted #anycubicphoton #anycubic #ageofsigmar #seraphon #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #dndminiatures #bigasslizard #agamarising #agama #startofajourney

[cbellillustrations]

WIP. Base colors applied ✔ Next: washes and highlights Inspired by the blue headed agama. Tabletop miniature Stabby the Salamander printed by unB10 on Etsy. #tabletopminiatures #artist #artistsoninstagram #painter #tabletopgames #agama #salamander #cbellillustrations #painting #thechildguard #inspiration #art #miniatures #3dminiature https://www.instagram.com/p/CRfHbSGjzzv/?utm_medium=tumblr

#tabletopminiatures #artist #artistsoninstagram #painter #tabletopgames #agama #salamander #cbellillustrations #painting #thechildguard #inspiration #art #miniatures #3dminiature

[lisangart]

Warthog As A Sneakerhead acrylic on canvas 9 x 12 x 1.5 inches 2021 $400 🏃🏻‍♀️🏆 An Ugly Animal In A Cute Outfit, the warthog runs from predators rather than confronts and therefore he is a natural athlete and an obvious sneaker head. Decked out in holiday lights he illuminates his shelf of track and field trophies and his famous Basquiat painting. A herbivore as well, included is a salad. Ugly Animals In Cute Outfits: Taking a seemingly unfortunate situation and seeing for what it can be/ truly is: a unique, opportunity, a showing of beauty and glory! Featuring the world's most underrated animals, be proud of who you are, personality and character go a long way. All four edges are painted and therefore does not require a frame, complete with hanging wire it is ready for your enjoyment. #warthog #warthogpainting #surrealism #surrealist #kitsch #animalportrait #saatchiart #singulart #etsy #greenpainting #xmaspresent #holidaylights #basquiat #availablepainting #oxpecker #agama #africanwildlife #painting #punkrock #fun #cool #great #greatpainting #coolart #crazygood #trophies #athlete #trackandfield #runners https://www.instagram.com/p/CJue7ruA4aE/?igshid=18adsn1gyt5lj

#warthog #warthogpainting #surrealism #surrealist #kitsch #animalportrait #saatchiart #singulart #etsy #greenpainting #xmaspresent #holidaylights #basquiat #availablepainting #oxpecker #agama #africanwildlife #painting #punkrock #fun #cool #great #greatpainting #coolart #crazygood #trophies #athlete #trackandfield #runners

[arjuna-vallabha]

Shivoham painting and text by Arghya Dipta, Bengal

This painting draws its subject from the non dualistic philosophy of the Shaiva and Shakta Agamas where the individual being  (जीव) is none other than Shiva himself in its true essence. Owing to the play of Shiva’s power of Absolute Freedom ( स्वातन्त्र्य),  his infinite Consciousness voluntarily contracts into a finite being or Purusha who is verily an Anu (अणु) or tiny unit. To effect the creation of the dualistic universe, he himself reduces his omniscience, omnipotence and omnipresence to a limited state of knowledge, power and presence. However, even in this limited state, his power of infinite consciousness is not exhausted as it only remains in a latent condition. This is to say that every single individual in the universe, being Shiva himself, houses the totality of the cosmic energy, though s/he is him/herself unaware of it. The spiritual discipline of Tantra aims at the gradual unfolding of this infinte energy latent in our psycho-physical constitution. It is not through the rejection of the body and the material world but a proper harnessing of their vast reservoir of power that this Yoga is possible which aims at the complete integration of consciousness, mind, energy and matter.This is to say that unlike as in the monistic Vedantic system, the Absolute in the Tantras is not a static inert being but is vested with a vibrantly dynamic energy. The entire play of involution and evolution centres round this core essence dynamism in Shiva’s being, which in the Shaiva doctrines of Kashmir is variously identified as Chiti, Shakti, Vimarsha, Vak, Spanda, Satta, Sara, Sphuratta. Being such, it is the very pulsating heart of Shiva.सा स्फुरत्ता महासत्ता देशकालविशोषिणी।सैषा सारतया चोक्ता हृदयं परमेष्ठिनः।।She is the inherent principle of Pulsation (sphuratta), the great Existence (mahasatta) which is beyond time and space. Being the core essence of Shiva, the Supreme Lord, She is known to be His very beating Heart.Being the sole ground of Shiva’s existence, this Shakti and Shiva are absolutely identical. As the Spanda school of Kashmir Shaiva explains, when the pulsation of this dynamic consciousness occurs in a state of equilibrium, Shiva seems to be in a condition of stillness. In other words, even when the Absolute seems to be motionless or purely transcendental, he is never bereft of the dynamism of Shakti since  Shakti Is his very self. However in creation, the one universal Shakti displays multiple modes which evolve into grosser forms through the four stages of speech, since it is as Speech or Vac (वाक) that the dynamism of Shakti operates. In course of this evolution the entire scheme of fifty one letters from A(अ) to Ha (ह) is produced that are grouped under the eight Varga Matrikas.1. Brahmi- the Ka-Group  (कवर्ग) presiding over the letters क ख ग घ ङ2. Maheshvari- the Cha-Group (चवर्ग) presiding over च छ ज झ ञ3. Kaumari- the Ta-Group (टवर्ग), presiding over  ट ठ ड ढ ण4. Vaishnavi - the Ta-Group (तवर्ग) presiding over त थ द ध न5. Varahi- the Pa-Group (पवर्ग) presiding over प फ ब भ म6. Aindri -the Ya-Group (यवर्ग) presiding over  य र ल व7. Chamunda - the Sha-Group (शवर्ग ) presiding over श स ष ह8. Mahalakshmi - the Avarga (अवर्ग), from अ to अःWhat was referred to earlier as the process of Shiva’s playful self-finitization into the individual self, is actually effected by the emergence of these eight modes of Shakti into grosser forms. As subtle Speech solidifies into gross matter, these macrocosmic  goddesses assume the form of the basic crude instincts that dominate the microcosmic Shiva or the individual being. Brahmi becomes lust (काम), Maheshvari anger (क्रोध), Kaumari greed (लोभ), Vaishnavi attachment (मोह), Varahi ego (मद), Aindri jealousy (मात्सर्य), Chamunda sin (पाप) and Lakshmi virtue (पुण्य), all of which keep Him bound within the cycle of phenomenal existence. Every moment they torment him and drive his Karmic courses so that he is reduced to an enslaved  Pashu.  However, with proper spiritual discipline, the limited Anu rises to realise the true nature of these Matrikas and they take an inward and subjective turn and metamorphose into modes of his inner power of unlimited Freedom (स्वातन्त्र्य). It is then that these very negative impulses transform into higher cosmic powers that participate in the infinite play of creation. All the Matrikas then seem to serve the Supreme Shakti or Shiva’s Heart with their respective functions in her play.Brahmi or Lust is realised to be a mode of Srishti-Shakti or that very power which is responsible for giving birth to the universe. Maheshvari or Anger is none other than Samhara-Shakti or the power that destroys the universes after each periodic cyclic course. Similarly Kaumari or Greed is the power that desires to manifest the multiplicity of the universe. Vaishnavi or Attachment is the power called Sthiti-Shakti since attachment to the world is alone responsible for the sustainance of it. . Varahi or Ego holds erect the sense of Individuality, Aindri causes various actions and reactions in creatures to drive the world motion. Chamunda and Laxmi as Paapa and Punya are the two poles of this world cycle.In this painting, the two columns display the two states of Shiva. The lower column has at its centre a figure of Shiva held in heavy chains as he is but the microcosmic Shiva reduced to a finite self perpetually being tortured by the Matrikas. Brahmi as Lust is constantly hitting him with the sugarcane bow and flower arrows of Kamadeva, Maheshvari in her destructive fury is hurling a huge stone at him. KaumarI  or Greed has in her hands a fishing hook that tempts the Pashus only to embrace misery and sufferings at the end. Vaishnavi as Moha ties him with her noose. Varahi with her club beats him down to a tiny being. Aindri or Jealousy burns him within. Chamunda and Laxmi as Paapa and Punya stretch the chains that bind him to entangle him more and more into this bondage.However in the upper column, the same Shiva, with the shackle broken has regained his supreme awareness of himself as the eternally free Lord who has all his five powers of Cit, Ananda, Iccha, Jnana and Kriya fully unfolded and represented by his five faces whose expressions verily correspond to the functions of these powers. In his thirty six hands he holds emblems representing the thirty six elements that constitute the universe. 1. A lamp: Prakasha or the Shivatattva2. A mirror: Vimarsha or the Shaktitattva3. A closed eye: the Sadashiva Tattva with the objective universe concealed in subjective awareness4. An open eye: the Ishvara Tattva with the objective universe patent in its subjective awareness.5. Two eyes: the Shuddhavidya or the predominance of both subjectivity and objectivity.6. A pot: Maya or that which gives an objective form to the formless self separating it from itself as a ‘This’ or ‘Idam’ to be perceived externally7. A noose: Raga8. A book: Vidya or limited knowledge9. A tiny bowl: Kalaa or limited capacity10. A sword: Kaala or time, that which severs11. A goad: Niyati12. A phallus: Purusha or the Self-unit13. A triangular female genital: Prakriti or the three Gunas14. The Sun: Mahattattva15. A head: Ego16. The moon: Mind17.  Nose18. Tongue19. Eyes20. Fingers: Skin that touches21. Ears22. The speaking organs23. Hand24. Leg25. Anus26. Sexual organs27. A veena: sound28. A chamara : Touch29. A brush: Form30. A cup of wine: taste31. Incense: smell32. A hexagon: Space33. A circle: Wind34. A triangle: Fire35. A crescent: Water36. A square: EarthAll has been possible because of the realization of the Great Heart of Shiva, his Shakti whose divine pulsation has caused the integration of the whole universe into his being. The eight Matrikas serve her with their respective gifts. Brahmi with the flower of creation, Maheshvari with the remains of dissolution, Kaumari offers her the juicy fruits that tempt all creatures, Vaishnavi with the music of her flute of world enchantment, Varahi nourishes the individual ego only to be sacrificed to her at the end. A fragrant incense rises from fire of jealousy that  Aindri burns.  Chamunda offers all vices as a pass time drink and all virtues are served as a lamp by Lakshmi.

#Shiva #shakti #shivaism #tantra #hindu art #bengal

[nabiladinta]

Hari Ini Bapak Ulang Tahun!

Beberapa pekan lalu, ada pesan whatsapp masuk siang bolong. Dari seorang ibu, yang ternyata adalah teman sekolah Bapak. Katanya tanpa kurevisi, jadi pesan khas ibu-ibu,

“Tp jgn bilang" ke bpk yaa..😁 Soale pak didik curang sih..mosok beliau tau semua harlah teman" tp kita gk tau harlah beliau..😁 Beliau rajin ngucapin ultah pd teman"..tp kita gk bs membalasnya..”

Aku kaget, terharu, ingin ketawa karena ini lucu, semua perasaan bercampur aduk.

Adalah Bapak yang sebegitu pedulinya dengan teman-temannya sekaligus sebegitu nggak peduli sama perkataan orang tentang apa yang beliau sukai dan apa yang menurut beliau itu prinsip yang sangat prinsipil.

Adalah Bapak yang setiap aku merengek setelah dikecewakan atau dianggap remeh orang, selalu gagah menasihati tanpa tedeng aling-aling, “Nggih buktikan mawon Bil,” “Kalau di-bully waneni (beranikan diri)” kata banyak teman-teman aku, cara Bapak mendidik aku seperti Bapak mendidik seorang anak laki-laki, “Koe ki wedok neng dirumat koyo cah lanang,” kata seorang teman.

Bapak: A Long Life Learner

Sebagai putri sulung Bapak, aku bisa jadi paling kerap mendengar protes-cerita suka duka-apresiasi dari karib kerabat atau siapapun yang pernah bersinggungan dengan Bapak. Termasuk bulek bude yang paling gemar mengomentari cara Bapak berpakaian, bagi mereka seorang laki-laki seperti Bapak harusnya berpakaian sesuai ‘norma kesopanan’. Dalam hati aku suka bilang, berisik sekali mereka ini, ya terserah Bapak dong.

Menurutku ini cara menjadi berani yang keren. Dan aku mencoba mereplika untuk berani berpakaian nyentrik di tengah orang yang kadang suka heran sama gayaku, termasuk Ibu yang kerap protes karena menurut beliau fashion taste aku beda dari kebanyakan orang. Dan satu-satunya yang membela aku adalah Bapak, suka lucu kalau ngebayangin saling adu mulut ini di rumah setiap kali aku mau pergi. Hahaha

Bapak kerap secara sengaja mendeklarasikan dirinya sebagai orang pasar, mantan preman, dan seorang yang belajar agama di jalanan. Hidup Bapak di masa lalu, percaya nggak percaya selalu jadi pegangan hidup aku bahwa belajar itu bisa dari mana saja, bahasa kerennya a long life learner. Kalau aku cerita teman yang cukup termarjinalkan, pesan Bapak selalu sama sejak aku kecil, “Niku justru yang perlu dikancani Bil.”

Sejak SD, setiap aku fotocopy buku paket di toko teman Bapak (se-kota Parakan rasanya betulan isinya teman Bapak semua) kata Mbaknya begini, “Bapak e njenengan pinter dek mbiyen beasiswa kuliahe.” Aku betulan mengagumi cara Bapak belajar dan cara mengajari kami anak-anaknya belajar.

Bapak dan Seni Mencintai Seni

Adalah Bapak yang mengajari seorang Nabila untuk percaya diri aja kalau menyukai sesuatu yang berbeda dan nyentrik, pasalnya Bapak juga sama-sama anehnya. He loves art so much! He was an artist. He decided to stop painting. Alasan berhenti juga mungkin nggak masuk akal, karena melukis itu nikmatnya dilakukan non-stop Bapak jadi suka menunda salat dan nggak menghiraukan panggilan mbah putri.

Maka, semenjak bulan Juli aku memutuskan melukis lagi, Bapak tanpa henti mewanti-wanti aku untuk ambil jeda di tengah aku melukis sewaktu azan berkumandang. Aku merasakan betul kekhawatiran terbesar Bapak.

Kata Bapak semuanya itu bisa dirasain lewat segala indera, termasuk sesederhana kalau kita pakai sandal. Dari Bapak, aku belajar menjadi manusia supel yang bisa mengudara ke segala lini, aku belajar memperlakukan teman-temanku selayaknya Bapak menghargai, menyayangi, dan peduli ke teman-temannya meskipun sesungguhnya kadang aku nggak habis pikir, meskipun di tengah kesulitan dan kehidupan keluarga lagi terhimpit Bapak justru memilih menolong temannya.

Sikap-sikap Bapak kadang baru bisa aku pahami dengan hitungan bulan bahkan tahun. Kadang aku juga suka dibuat terharu sama impresi orang-orang terdekatku yang ketemu Bapak, salah satunya Mbak Dewi, Volunteer Binabud Jogja yang melakukan home-interview sebelum aku exchange dan  Izzy, rekan aku dari Amerika yang empat tahun lalu bantu fundraising aku untuk exchange, sempat ketemu Bapak di sebuah kafe di Jogja.

Beberapa bulan setelah itu, aku ketemu Izzy di Cortina D'Ampezzo Italia Utara saat masa perayaan natal dan hawa yang lagi dingin-dinginnya, “Bapak kamu itu keren Nabila,” sambil menyimbolkan kekerenan ini dengan jempolnya.

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Kadang aku menyampaikan rasa takutku kalau suatu hari nanti ditinggal Bapak pergi, kata Bapak penuh keyakinan, “Mau nggak mau Bila harus siap, itu ketentuan Allah,” sungguh aku selalu nangis kalau ingat-ingat kata ini.

Di hari ulang tahun Bapak, aku kepingin mengucapkan terima kasih sebesar-besarnya, aku sungguh belajar cara memaknai kebebasan yang diajarkan Bapak dari cara beliau memperlakukan aku sebagai anak perempuannya, tanpa lupa diingatkan kalau ini juga ada batasnya. Serta mungkin pengharapan yang mungkin sulit aku capai seperti Bapak mencapainya: nggak bayar parkir di Parakan karena semua tukang parkir dan rekan preman adalah teman Bapak. Ini bikin aku iri sekaligus kagum setengah mati! Hal lain yang bikin aku iri adalah: tulisan bapak sangat rapi tanpa penggaris sekalipun itu nulisnya pakai kuas:)

Menyambut hari ulang tahun Bapak, aku merayakannya sesederhana dengan muter playlist kesukaan Bapak yang tentu aja, hanya Iwan Fals seorang di dalamnya. Matur nuwun nggih Pak. Sugeng tanggap warsa, Gusti Mberkahi!

Pamulang, 25 Oktober 2021