Myth as Sacred Symbols of the Soul

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Myth: Sacred Symbols of the Soul :

Current Global Shift in Consciousness :

Current Global Shift in Consciousness “We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” Albert Einstein. Likewise we can’t solve humanity’s problems by repeating the same story and paradigm by which we’ve been living. Consciousness Business Leadership Principles & Practices Spring 2010, CIIS

We are Writing a New Story :

We are Writing a New Story Story of what it means to be human Story of our new relationship to the planet andCosmos Written in a new language with a vocabulary based in the new paradigm of Wholeness Jay Kumar www.livingyourlight.com April 10, 2010 Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Copyright©2010

This New Story :

This New Story Based on the principles of Wholeness Takes its themes from the eternal truths of Yoga and other traditions Key to crafting the narrative of humanity’s new story is to embrace and understand the power of myth Jay Kumar www.livingyourlight.com April 10, 2010 Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Copyright©2010

Universality of Myths :

Universality of Myths Occur throughout the history of human consciousness – in every time, culture or place on the planet. The reoccurrence of same themesin the different myths of humanity, reflect eternal truths about mankind. Studying myth opens a doorway into the human psyche. Jay Kumar www.livingyourlight.com April 10, 2010 Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Copyright©2010

Analogous to Language :

Analogous to Language Every human brain is “hard-wired” to acquire and speak a human language. Human verbal and written language is a form of communication that occurs in the “conscious” part of the human psyche This communication occurs by concepts and meaning encoded into words and syntax. Jay Kumar www.livingyourlight.com April 10, 2010 Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Copyright©2010

Myth is the Primal Language of the Psyche :

Myth is the Primal Language of the Psyche Every human brain is “hard-wired” to acquire myth. Myths are the language of the “unconscious” part of the human psyche Myths communicate concepts and meaning encoded into symbols, archetypes and dreams. Jay Kumar www.livingyourlight.com April 10, 2010 Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Copyright©2010

Myth versus Religion :

Myth versus Religion a religion's traditional stories are "myths" if and only if one does not belong to the religion in question. (Robert Graves) One person’s religion could be called a myth by someone outside that religion. Basically, all religious stories are myths and all myths are religious stories. It just depends on what perspective one takes. Jay Kumar www.livingyourlight.com April 10, 2010 Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Copyright©2010

Purpose of Myth :

Purpose of Myth Noted pioneers who studied the role of myth in humanity – Jung, Campbell, Levi-Strauss. Myths are external projections and manifestations of deeply embedded patterns of energy and thought in the human psyche. They are external representations and metaphors of universal archetypes that arise out of a culture’s collective unconsciousness. Jay Kumar www.livingyourlight.com April 10, 2010 Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Copyright©2010

Archetypes :

Archetypes Coined by Carl Jung All humans, regardless of time, place and culture, share similar psychic patterns that reside in humanity’s Collective Unconsciousness These psychic energies are inherent, genetically encoded imprints in the human psyche. Jay Kumar www.livingyourlight.com April 10, 2010 Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Copyright©2010

Some Archetypes :

Some Archetypes Birth, rebirth, death Power, magic The Hero, the Child, the Trickster, The Healer God(dess), the demon, the wise old (wo)man, the Earth Mother, the Sky Father the Sun, the Moon, trees, wind, rivers, fire and animals. Man-made objects – rings, lingams, chalices, wheel, mandalas. Animals – snake, dove, butterfly, etc. Jay Kumar www.livingyourlight.com April 10, 2010 Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Copyright©2010

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These archetypes, at their primal level, all resonate at the same level of frequency in the collective human psyche. Archetypes are reflected in infinite forms expressed in dreams, symbols, religion and myth of every culture. Jay Kumar www.livingyourlight.com April 10, 2010 Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Copyright©2010

Analogy to White Light Refracted :

The Colors of Refracted Light :

The Colors of Refracted Light When these archetypes pass through the prism of a specific culture or time, they appear as distinct wavelengths of consciousness reflected in the specific myth and symbols of human culture. Jay Kumar www.livingyourlight.com April 10, 2010 Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Copyright©2010

The Sun Archetype :

The Sun Archetype The collective vibrational frequency of the Sun Archetype when refracted through the prism of the human psyche is represented as Apollo, Surya, Mithra, Christ, Ra, etc. Jay Kumar www.livingyourlight.com April 10, 2010 Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Copyright©2010

Why Study Myths? :

Why Study Myths? Studying and knowing the myths of your own culture are equally as important as knowing your language. Myths are the symbolic language by which the Universe speaks to us. Myths offer insight into the individual and collective psyche. Jay Kumar www.livingyourlight.com April 10, 2010 Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Copyright©2010

Myths and Dreams :

Myths and Dreams There is an intimate connection between myths and dreams. When an individual stops dreaming, the psyche will eventually shut down. The same is true with myth. Once a culture stops producing myths, its collective psyche will eventually shut down. Jay Kumar www.livingyourlight.com April 10, 2010 Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Copyright©2010

Myths in the Yoga Tradition :

Myths in the Yoga Tradition Myths provide another valuable approach to connecting (Yoga) to the greater Cosmic Consciousness. The myths behind the poses unite our individual psyche with the Universal psyche by activating the embedded archetypes inherent in all humans. Jay Kumar www.livingyourlight.com April 10, 2010 Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Copyright©2010

Myths and Symbols of the Yoga Poses :

Pāśāsana – “Noose Pose” :

Pāśāsana – “Noose Pose” Pāśa – noose, snare, fetter. Connected to the early Vedic deities Varuṇa and Yama Varuṇa - God who punishes transgressions by ensnaring the offender in his noose Yama - God of Death Jay Kumar www.livingyourlight.com April 10, 2010 Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Copyright©2010

Varuṇa :

Yama :

Vajrāsana – “Indestructible (Weapon) Pose” :

Gomukhāsana – “Cow-Faced Pose” :

Pṛthvī(Mother Earth) :

Dhanurāsana – “Bow Pose” :

Mayurāsana – “Peacock Pose” :

Myths as Part of the New Story :

Myths as Part of the New Story Myths hold a powerful key that tap into the realm of human consciousness. They are based in a language of symbols and of archetypes that are common to all humans. It is this commonality of mythic elements manifest in all cultures that unites humanity. Jay Kumar www.livingyourlight.com April 10, 2010 Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Copyright©2010

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Studying the myths of the Indian tradition or those of your native religion or culture enable you to help craft Humanity’s New Story of Wholeness. You are just one of 7 billion protagonists in this new story where everyone is the lead character The plot and the themes of the story are changing and the ending is still uncertain… Jay Kumar www.livingyourlight.com April 10, 2010 Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Copyright©2010

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Thank You :

Thank You Keep on LIVING YOUR LIGHT and keep on LEADING WITH YOUR LIGHT! Consciousness Business Leadership Principles & Practices Spring 2010, CIIS