The aim of this book is to bring back that understanding to the reader. Rene Guenon Symbols are the synthesizing expression of a marvellous science, now forgotten by men. The true basis of symbolism is the correspondence linking together all orders of reality, binding one to the other,extending from the natural order to the supernatural order. In the words of three scholars: In the symbol, the particular represents the general, not as a dream, not as a shadow, but as a living and momentary revelation of the inscrutable.

For instance a tree may have represented a blessed haven, without ceasing to be a tree. Earth and sky would have embodied different aspects of divine energy and would have played a big part in our vision. It also gives us a means to make these symbols relevant to our daily life, by amplifying their meaning in poems stories quotations and comments.If we had lived a long time ago, when life was simpler, we would have understood our place in the universe by relating it to the natural world. In the original Chinese version, there was one more divine beast, Hunglng, the Yellow Dragon of the Center, embodying the element of Earth, which is. This beautifully produced book gives us insight into the history of Sacred Beasts and the origin of their symbolic power. This eBook if you are located in one of the Due to digital licence management restrictionsįor this product it is only possible to download

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