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Tag Archives: Hinduism
The Hindu Swami Initiation Ceremony and its Implications for Metaphysics and Physics
The biddidisa or elaborate initiation into swamiship includes a fire ceremony, during which symbolical funeral rites are performed. The physical body of the disciple is represented as dead, cremated in the flame of wisdom. The newly-made swami is then … Continue reading →
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