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A Study on the Word Avatar

Avatar = Avatāra descent (of a deity from heaven), appearance of a deity, incarnation of Vishṇu1, any new and unexpected manifestation, opportunity of catching anyone, holy place, translation. From avatṝ, avatarati: descend to, arrive, descend like a deity, become incarnate, inheritability, conduct oneself, reach, create oneself, be in the right space, dedicate oneself to, initiate, win, appear. Cf.: Av, avati = drive, push, promote, satisfy, offer. Avata = avaṭa: hole in the ground, hole, any concave part of the body, cavity, void to be filled. Avatara= descent, entry, oppor...

On the Number Four

The number upon which the universe is founded - One of the numbers that recurs most frequently in the life of every human being is the number four. Here we will make only slight mention of its numerous applications and references. As these applications are aspects of the basic scheme of the universe, they appear to be connected to one other by analogical correspondences. In fact, if we look at the symbolism, the different interpretations tend to overlap in a small number of guidelines. Here we will furnish an outline of the use of the quaternary in various cultures - as a recurring organizatio...