ShivaShakti 3DP 3D print model

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The Cosmic Pair SHIVA - SHAKTI In the Tantric cosmology, the entire universe is seen as being created, energized and sustained by two fundamental forces, which are constantly intertwined in a perfect, unbreakable union. These powerful universal forces are referred to as Shiva and Shakti. Accordingly, these principles have been linked to specific forms - that of a masculine deity and that of a feminine one. Thus, Shiva embodies the essential components of the universe, while Shakti represents the dynamic energy which brings life and action to these elements. From a metaphysical standpoint, the divine couple Shiva-Shakti corresponds to two fundamental aspects of the Supreme: the male principle, representing the abiding aspect of God, and the female principle, representing His Power, the force that operates in the material world, manifesting itself as life at the cosmic level. From this viewpoint, Shakti represents the immanent aspect of the Divine - the act of active participation in creation. It's possible that the Tantric perspective on the feminine role in creation led humanity to focus more on the dynamic principles of the universe than on those of pure transcendence. In certain yoga traditions, Shiva-Shakti is considered a power of transformation and liberation. One of three main forces, it's personified in the Hindu god, Shiva, who transforms and destroys evil; while the feminine energy, shakti, is represented by his consort, Parvati (also known as Mahadevi). The male force of Shiva embodies consciousness. The female power of Shakti serves as the energizing principle. These two unite in the crown chakra, sparking transformation through spiritual enlightenment. Presented here from a private collection in Odessa, Ukraine, this work was created by N. Marynenko