๐งต Why Do Deities Have Snakes On Them? โ The Secret of Nagas in Sanatan Dharma
From Shivaโs neck to Vishnuโs bed of Ananta, snakes are everywhere in Sanatan imagery.
But why?
Letโs decode the ancient symbolism of Nagas โฌ๏ธ
From Shivaโs neck to Vishnuโs bed of Ananta, snakes are everywhere in Sanatan imagery.
But why?
Letโs decode the ancient symbolism of Nagas โฌ๏ธ
1๏ธโฃ Snake = Kundalini Energy
In yogic science, serpent represents Kundalini Shakti - the coiled energy at the base of the spine.
When awakened, it rises through the chakras to the crown, giving spiritual awakening & liberation.
In yogic science, serpent represents Kundalini Shakti - the coiled energy at the base of the spine.
When awakened, it rises through the chakras to the crown, giving spiritual awakening & liberation.
2๏ธโฃ Snake Above Deities
In temples, serpents over the Shiva Lingam & deities = protection + energy flow.
It shows divine beings are masters of Kundalini, guiding human energy towards realization.
In temples, serpents over the Shiva Lingam & deities = protection + energy flow.
It shows divine beings are masters of Kundalini, guiding human energy towards realization.
3๏ธโฃ Five-Headed Serpent
The 5 heads symbolize our 5 senses.
Conquer them โ wisdom.
If senses control us โ bondage.
Thus, gods resting under 5-hooded serpent = total mastery over senses.
The 5 heads symbolize our 5 senses.
Conquer them โ wisdom.
If senses control us โ bondage.
Thus, gods resting under 5-hooded serpent = total mastery over senses.
4๏ธโฃ Seven-Headed Serpent
The 7 heads represent the 7 chakras.
When Kundalini passes through them, the seeker attains cosmic consciousness.
Deities under 7-headed serpent = fully awakened beings.
The 7 heads represent the 7 chakras.
When Kundalini passes through them, the seeker attains cosmic consciousness.
Deities under 7-headed serpent = fully awakened beings.
5๏ธโฃ Vishnu & Ananta Shesha
Lord Vishnu rests on the infinite serpent Ananta Shesha.
Symbol โ The entire universe rests on endless cosmic energy.
Snake = eternity, the endless cycle of creation-preservation-dissolution.
Lord Vishnu rests on the infinite serpent Ananta Shesha.
Symbol โ The entire universe rests on endless cosmic energy.
Snake = eternity, the endless cycle of creation-preservation-dissolution.
6๏ธโฃ Shiva & The Serpent
Shiva wears snakes as ornaments.
Meaning โ
He is fearless of death,
master of senses,
controller of primal energy.
Snake around Shiva = victory over poison, fear & ignorance.
Shiva wears snakes as ornaments.
Meaning โ
He is fearless of death,
master of senses,
controller of primal energy.
Snake around Shiva = victory over poison, fear & ignorance.
7๏ธโฃ Nagas of Ancient India
Stone carvings & temple reliefs across India show serpent-worship.
Nagas were revered as guardians of wisdom, fertility & cosmic energy.
They are semi-divine beings bridging earth & spirit.
Stone carvings & temple reliefs across India show serpent-worship.
Nagas were revered as guardians of wisdom, fertility & cosmic energy.
They are semi-divine beings bridging earth & spirit.
Conclusion
Snakes in Sanatan Dharma are not just animals - they are symbols of:
๐ธ Energy (Kundalini)
๐ธ Wisdom (senses mastery)
๐ธ Eternity (cosmic cycle)
๐ธ Protection (divine guardianship)
Thatโs why every deity carries the mark of the serpent.
Snakes in Sanatan Dharma are not just animals - they are symbols of:
๐ธ Energy (Kundalini)
๐ธ Wisdom (senses mastery)
๐ธ Eternity (cosmic cycle)
๐ธ Protection (divine guardianship)
Thatโs why every deity carries the mark of the serpent.
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๐๏ธ Nagas are not to be feared, but revered.
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