Unleash the Beauty and Benefits of Shatkona: A Path to Inner Peace and Harmony

Satkona

Shatkona, the ancient Indian symbol of balance and harmony, has been a significant aspect of Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism for centuries. This sacred symbol in Indian architecture and geometry represents the cosmic balance of the universe and the unity of male and female energies. In this informative article, we’ll delve into the definition, significance, and practical ways of incorporating Shatkona into our daily lives for a path to inner peace and harmony.

What is Shatkona?

Shatkona, meaning “six-cornered” in Sanskrit, is a six-pointed star-shaped symbol that is created by overlapping two equilateral triangles. The upward triangle represents heaven, while the downward triangle signifies earth. The overlapping of these two triangles symbolises the balance between heaven and earth, and the unity of opposing energies. In Hinduism, Shatkona is believed to be a symbol of the divine essence and the ultimate reality of the universe.

The Power of Shatkona

Shatkona holds a significant place in Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism as a representation of balance and harmony. It’s believed that incorporating Shatkona into our lives can help us achieve balance and harmony in all aspects, including relationships, work, and spiritual practices. The unity of the two triangles in Shatkona signifies the coming together of male and female energies, which is believed to bring balance and harmony to the individual and the universe.

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The Moon and Maha Shivarathri

Maha Shivaratri, is the most auspicious day dedicated to Lord Shiva and is popularly known as the night of Shiva. Maha Shivaratri date for 2017 is Friday, February 24. In Panchangs and Hindu calendars followed in Australia, United States, United Kingdom (Britain) and Canada, Shivaratri is marked on February 24. This holy night of Shiva is observed on the night before ‘amavasya’ (no moon night) in the Hindu month of Phalguna (February – March) as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India. The corresponding period in other regions is the night before Magha Amavasya.

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The ‘almost-eclipse’ and Earth Honouring

almostLooking to the trio of eclipses during August-September of 2016, we note several important issues having some impact during this period. Saturn will station and turn direct on the day of the August eclipse. The Sun will also change signs and move into Leo on the day before the August eclipse and will be at strength. Jupiter has moved into Virgo and Mercury gets ready to change signs. The stage is set for the “non-visible” eclipse of August 18.

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Human Character and Energy


Human beings live and act, work and rest in multiple domains. These are intellectual, personal, social, emotional and spiritual domains. These domains rest on true humanness, the practice of human values which form our character and our destiny. We look to how energy is involved in all these domains of human endeavour and why values are important when we are affected by energies.

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