26 March 2009

SACRED GEOMETRY: triangle

TRIANGLE

Triangle is triune nature of the Universe – earth, sky and human. Triangle is one of the most powerful and universal symbols. The first of plane figures in Sacred Geometry and one of the most significant. Triangle is the first cosmic form, emerged from the chaos that preceded creation. Triangle inside a circle means triune, the world of forms, enclosed in eternity circle. Swastika inside triangle symbolizes cosmic harmony. Three triangles of rays form represent an ancient form of World Triple Light.


In various ancient cultures great importance attached to this form. In antiquity times with triangle associated origin of Milky Way and three stars - Deneb, Vega and Altair, which forming triangle shape on the sky. Chaldean religion equilateral triangle symbolizes the light of life. At Pythagoras school the same form means light, symbol of health and wisdom. Ancient Egypt triangle was a symbol of beautiful and fertile land. In Hinduism, point-down triangle representing the symbol of female energy (Shakti). Shakti principle connected with water and underground kingdom power. The point upwards triangle was male energy principle (Shiva). Shiva symbolizes fire and celestial power. Combining two triangles together will form 6 ultimate star which means unification of male and female principle (Shiva - Shakti), the victory of spirit over matter. In ancient Europe point upwards triangle meant tongue of flame and male fire. Point down triangle meant water that go down from the mountain tops to the earth.

Triangle in numerology represented by number 3.

Symbolic meaning of triangle in Sacred Geometry:
triune,
birth - life - death,
body - mind - soul,
father - mother - child,
sky - earth - lower world,
Sun: life - heat - light.


З STARS: DENEB, VEGA, ALTAIR


TRIANGLE IN CIRCLE


MOBIUS TRIANGLE


TREFOIL KNOT – TRIUNE


ЗD TREFOIL KNOT – TRIUNE


TRIUNE MANDALA




2 comments:

  1. This is very interesting and has led me to some realisations, thank you.

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  2. There is one kind of intense fresh sense perception. Full of awe.

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