THE STAR OF DAVID The Star of David Solomon's Seal Astronomy and Pythagorean Mathematics The Star of David, a six-sided star or hexagram is known among Hebrews today as Mogen David (perhaps similar is Latvian Mi(r)dzina Tauta = the (star) folk sparkles) It was also called Solomon's Seal and consisted of two interlaced triangles. The Star of David is appropriately called a "STAR" and - in a "very speculative" view - it represents a double-triangulation which "maps" the position of the major stars of the heavens with the major axis along the Milky Way from Sirius to Aquila. As such, the Star of David was originally the secret symbol of the stargazing priests, later adopted by the Israelite Kings David and Solomon and subsequently by the Hebrew people as a whole. The author, Dr. O.J. Graham, says the first mention of the star was in Amos 5:26("But you carried a tabernacle for your Moloch, the image of your idols, the star of your god, which you made to yourselves") regarding the trek from Egypt to Canaan. Then in 922 B.C Solomon married the daughter of Pharoah and went into the study of magic and witchcraft.The book traces the six pointed star from Egypt to Solomon, to Arab magic and witchcraft, to Druid use(references are documented). _______________________________________________ How did the Star of David originate, and does it hold any significance to cultural history? The English word “star” is not the correct translation of the Hebrew. The Hebrew word is Magen David which means “the shield of David,” not “the star of David.” It is called the shield of David because Jewish tradition holds that David wore this particular insignia on his shield. However, there is now sufficient evidence that as a Hebrew symbol, it was well known long before Solomon. People have come up with various interpretations of the Star of David, such as two pyramids or triangles to symbolize the Trinity of God or the trinity of man (body, soul and spirit). But these are all theories and guesses superimposed upon the symbol and have nothing to do with its actual origin. It's misguided to try to compare it with any symbols, satanic or otherwise, or try to assign it spiritual meanings with which it did not originate. What is the History of Yantras? The Brahmana section of Atharva Veda contains verses which describe the mystic power of Yantras. (Brahmanas are one of four primary sections of each Veda; concerned mainly with details of Yagya and mysticism) Further details are found in the post Upanishid era texts known as Brahiminical Texts. These texts contain details of ways of designing and preparing Yantras and their use. Covered in secrecy and available only within few families these texts have become available to general public only in the 20th century. Yantra is a Sanskrit word that means ' an apparatus' it is a mystic diagram composed of geometric and alphabetic figures--usually etched on small plates of gold, silver or copper. These are also made in three dimensions in stone or metal. The above yantra was carved nearly 10,000 years ago into a rock near Adam's Peak in Sri Lanka. Adam was thought to have visited there, and Noah was believed to have brought the remains of Adam and Eve on the Ark for reburiel. If the star was first associated with Hebrews that far back, then Solomon was not the first priest-king to continue it as a family symbol. This leaves several ways the Star symbol was brought into India and became the yantra. The purpose of a Yantra is to focus spiritual and mental energies, to improve health, wealth, childbearing or the invoking of one God or another. It is usually installed near or under the temple Deity. The temple Yantra is a magnificent three-dimensional edifice of light and sound in which the devas work. On the astral plane, it is much larger than the temple itself. It is made is such a way that the male and female energy patterns of the universe interact and produce a high level spiritual energy. It is one of the deepest secrets of ancient Hindus and many parts of the texts dealing with these diagrams of energy are lost for mankind . Yantra has also been defined as a visual mantra i.e., it is able to create the vibrations and other mystic effects of a Mantra by sight. In Tibet, yantras are associated with Shangri-La as the place of highest learning, where wise men from around the world gathered to learn. It is also associated with the first Garden of Eden. The mystic power of Yantras has been narrated in many sacred books of India, Ladak, and Tibet.. Lord Shiva explains to his consort Parvati ,in Mahashiva Puran, that Yantra is as essential to the worship of Gods as a body is essential for a living being and as oil is essential to the oil lamps. Hindus believe a Yantra is helpful in every field of your life, to attain success in your profession, to acquire wealth, to win in court cases, to ward off diseases and to progress in meditation. By having a Yantra and keeping it in a sacred place in your house, worshipping it everyday can fulfil ones desires and attain ones goals. Chakras For poojas, velvis and yagnas, large symbols, called chakras, are drawn on the ground and various decorations are placed on top of them. The six-pointed star is but one of many such geometric forms used this way. The measurements for the geometric symbols must be as precise as possible. The geometric symbols can also be combined to create more complex symbols. One of the most complex and well known is the Shri Chakra. This Chakra is on the back of the medals that devotees wear around their necks. It is composed of four triangles pointing up and five triangles pointing down. Each of the triangles formed by the intersection of these triangles is the dwelling place of a deity. |
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