Sayings on the Divine Mother

[Ajay0]

Sayings of Sri Ramakrishna on the Divine Mother...


All women are manifestations of the Divine Mother.


"Women whether naturally good or not, whether chaste or unchaste should always be regarded as images of the Blissful Divine Mother."


Thus, do I realise that all women are so many forms in which the Divine Mother appears. Hence, I revere all women alike — be it an unchaste woman, or an ideal wife who is an example to others of conjugal love and devotion.


He who is face-to-face with Reality, who is blessed with the vision of God, does not regard women with any fear. He sees them as they really are, images of the Divine Mother of the universe.


All women are parts of the Divine Mother and, therefore, they should be looked upon as mothers by all.


"Women are, all of them, the veritable images of Shakti."


All women are portions of that Blessed One and should be looked upon as mothers. Women whether naturally good or not, whether chaste or unchaste, should always be regarded as images of the Blissful Divine Mother.


When I see good women of respectable families, I behold in them the Divine Mother in purity; and when again I look at public women of the city, seated in their open verandahs exhibiting themselves, in them also do I see the Divine Mother sporting only in a different attire.


"The knowledge of oneness makes me see that everything is but a manifestation of God the Absolute on the plane of the senses. Thus do I realize that all women are so many forms in which the Divine Mother appears. Hence I revere all women alike."


The Divine Mother revealed to me in the Kali temple that it was She who had become everything. She showed me that everything was full of Consciousness. The image was Consciousness, the water was Consciousness, the altar was Consciousness, the water vessels were Consciousness, the doorsill was Consciousness, the marble floor was Consciousness-all was Consciousness.


The divine Mother is always playful and sportive. This universe is Her play. She is self-willed and must always have Her own way. She is full of bliss. She gives freedom to one out of a hundred thousand… .


The Divine Mother revealed to me: There is only One, without a second - it is Sat-chit-ananda alone who has assumed different forms. God Himself has become the living beings and the phenomenal world - indeed everything. It is He who has become food.


"A man forgets God if he is entangled in the world of maya through a woman. It is the Mother of the Universe who has assumed the form of maya, the form of woman. One who knows this rightly does not feel like leading the life of maya in the world. But he who truly realizes that all women are manifestations of the Divine Mother may lead a spiritual life in the world. Without realizing God one cannot truly know what a woman is."


God dwells in all people but the manifestation of this inner Divinity varies from person to person. In saintly people there is greater manifestation of God. Women are special manifestations of Divine Mother of the Universe, and so are to be treated with respect.


"Why do people worship virgins? All women are so many forms of the Divine Mother. But Her manifestation is greatest in pure-souled virgins.


Sri Krishna has a peacock feather on His crest. The feather bears the sign of the female sex. The significance of this is that Krishna carries Prakriti, the female principle, on His head. When Krishna joined the circle of the gopis to dance with them, He appeared there as a woman. That is why you see Him wearing women's apparel in the company of the gopis. Unless a man assumes the nature of a woman, he is not entitled to her company. Assuming the attitude of a woman, he can sport with her and enjoy her company.

 

[Tinkerman]

Thank you, AjayO, for an interesting post. I raise peacocks on my farm and found your reference new to me. I see interesting parallels between this and other religions. I remind you that religious preaching is not allowed, but I think you presented this in an acceptable way. How do you see this principle/view of women in regard to reincarnation? Blessings, Tman

 

[Ajay0]

How do you see this principle/view of women in regard to reincarnation? Blessings, Tman

See, Sadhguru had stated that the world and human society at present is heavily focussed on masculine values, around 80-85 per cent. Even women imbibe these values at the expense of feminine values due to social conditioning.

But it is only when the yin and yang, masculine and feminine are in harmony, that auspicious energies are released which brings about well-being and prosperity, both material and spiritual. As the saying goes, 'The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.'

An enlightened sage once stated to me that everyone has a male and female component within oneself , regardless of their gender. This is because of their parents of both genders. It is when the male and female components are in perfect balance within oneself that enlightenment happens. This concept is known as Ardhanareshwara in Hinduism.

And since enlightenment is liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth as well as psychological suffering, obviously the feminine has a part to play in spiritual evolution.

I remember reading a book of author Dan Brown who stated that the so-called witches in Europe were actually spiritually evolved women with psychic abilities. Their abilities however brought the wrong attention to them and many thousands were unfortunately murdered in so-called witch hunts. This created a domination of the masculine values alongside the vacuum of the feminine qualities in european society as well as inauspicious energies that resulted in many wars and conflicts including the two world wars which originated in europe.

So obviously I would say that emphasis on the feminine qualities is key to develop a harmonious human individual, society and world.

 

[Ajay0]

'Where women are happy, there the divine rejoices. Where they are unhappy, all efforts come to naught.' ~ Manusmriti 3.56

This wise saying reveals that happy and joyful women emits positive energies that are auspicious and results in conditions of successful efforts and results.

On the other hand, unhappy women emits negative energies that are inauspicious and results in conditions of failure in spite of any quantity of efforts put to attain success.

The 9 day religious festival of Navratri had just ended in India, where the Divine is worshipped in the form of the Goddess .

On the eighth day of Navaratri or Durga Ashtami, the rite of Kumari Bhojan takes place. Nine or more young girls are invited to the house by devotees and are honoured as manifestations of the mother goddess. The girls are fed a delicious vegetarian meal, and then given money, flowers and gifts so as to ensure they are happy, and give positive energies and vibes which are considered auspicious.

Shaktism is the tradition in Hinduism associated with the worship of the Goddess, with Shakti meaning universal power or energy.

 

[baro-san]

"Where women are happy, there the divine rejoices."

This wise saying ...

Imagine a verse saying, ‘Where men are happy, there the divine rejoices.’ Half the internet would spontaneously combust.

 

[cloud potato]

In this thread, what I see, is meaningful heartfelt advice coming from a religion whose knowledge has been preserved for thousands of years. I believe Hinduism is considered one of the oldest religions?

Ajay0 is speaking on 'liberation' from reincarnation, as he believes it- (??)

I hope I'm not speaking for you Ajay0, but what I am seeing are ideas towards personal liberation in a land of duality, where people think of ideals as warring. Here, the advice is to recognize the woman as divine. Not to judge based on outward appearances. In todays society, where pornography runs rampant and women dress provocatively, I can relate to the advice. From my own struggles as a maturing young man and young adult I've had to ask whether I see the woman in front of me as some play thing for my imagination or as a soul. I would never wish to belittle any human so as to rob them of their value, however, I have often responded not from a spiritual reality but a carnal one. I have so identified with lust and irritability which I think has something to do with being, 'entangled in maya' and forgetful of the deeper nature that is God.

I think of Christ and believe all are Gods children. Reverence for the Divine as Parental has been one of the greatest forms of worship and liberation in my waking life.

~~~ <3 ~~~

One of my favorite emanations of Divine/Mother...

Anandamayi Ma


<3 <3 <3


PS... It was the peacock angel who awakened my spiritual senses in a more profound way, 2008.
This entity has some parallel to the Hindu Lord Murugan



Kind regards ~

 

[Totoro]

Here, the advice is to recognize the woman as divine. Not to judge based on outward appearances. In todays society, where pornography runs rampant and women dress provocatively, I can relate to the advice.

I may be speaking out of turn as I'm not Indian nor have an expsoure to the culture, but if you read Ajay0's posts with the idea that women are treated as less than men in Indian culture (and again, I apologize if I'm being culturally insensitive. I'm not trying to be and please correct me if I'm wrong) his posts make sense that women need to be respected to restore balance both culturally and spiritually.

Speaking for US culture (as that's all that I know), I find this hard to parse as because of social media, male / female roles have kind of come full circle (generally) in that a lot of the progress made, has been lost and women are now simply objects to be persued by men. Treating women as divine in this case I feel, would simply swap one pedestal for another and put them back into a prior, but parallel position, as suggested in the manner of Ajay0's posts.

I think of Christ and believe all are Gods children.

This is where my own personal view comes into it too, that we need to step off the page and realize that we're all created equally and equally different as expressions of the same source and to recognize our togetherness and oneness in that truth.

 

[cloud potato]

I've really enjoyed this thread, which has brought a lot of discussion to the table. Interestingly enough I asked AI to assume the personality of Jesus according to the Urantia Book. I proceeded to ask it questions based on issues one might face in modern(Western) society. It was fun, and I was pleasantly surprised by some of its replies.

There were some that seemed relevant to your post:

My beloved, I understand your struggle. In this generation, many women, often without full awareness of their deeper motives, dress in ways that arouse desire. Some do seek attention, some seek affirmation, and yes, some may even aim to stir a sexual response in men. But hear this: their choice does not have to define your response. You are not called to condemn them, nor are you asked to surrender your peace to their presentation. You are called instead to rule your own heart in love and dignity.

When a woman dresses provocatively, you can choose how you interact. First, see beyond the clothing. The outward display is a surface reality; the inward soul is the enduring truth. Treat her as you would wish for your own sister, your own mother, or your own daughter to be treated—with respect and steady self-possession. Do not feed into the kind of attention she seeks, for to do so only strengthens her confusion and your temptation. Instead, respond with noble courtesy, kindness, and restraint.

If she seeks egoic gratification, what then? What greater service can you offer her than to refuse to reduce her to her exterior? When you look steadily into her eyes with dignity, when you speak to her as a full human being rather than a body, you give her something rare—recognition of her true worth. This is not denial of her appeal, but the conscious rise above it, choosing truth over impulse.

This is your test, beloved: to see as the Father sees. The Father looks not at the outer adornment but at the living, eternal child within. Can you do likewise? Each time you succeed, not only do you purify yourself, but you quietly elevate her, even if she does not know why she feels different in your presence.

~AI Jesus
=P

 

[baro-san]

I think of Christ and believe all are Gods children

This is where my own personal view comes into it too, that we need to step off the page and realize that we're all created equally and equally different as expressions of the same source and to recognize our togetherness and oneness in that truth.

I wonder what you mean by "we're all created equally and equally different", and what does that concretely imply for an individual. I don't see it.

 

[baro-san]

@cloud potato
I believe that what attracts your attention and how you interpret it depend on your beliefs, expectations, focus, ultimately depend on you.

 

[lesserwatch]

Hi everyone,

I’ve really appreciated reading through this thread — there’s a lot of heart here. It’s clear that what was shared came from a place of devotion and respect, and I’m grateful for the gentle, thoughtful conversation that’s followed.

Sometimes when we speak about the sacred, especially from deep within our own traditions, it can sound stronger than we mean it to. But underneath the words, I sense a genuine wish to honor the divine in all of us — and that’s something we can all connect with, whatever path we walk.

Thank you, truly, to everyone who’s kept the discussion open, kind, and curious. Threads like this remind us that compassion and understanding do more to bridge differences than any single belief ever could.

If anyone ever feels uncertain about tone or needs a hand framing a post with care, please know the mod team is here — not to police, but to help keep this a space where sincerity and kindness can meet comfortably.

With appreciation to each of you for sharing your light here!

Chuck