Lingam
(Sk.). “The vessel of wisdom”, says the Teachings, meaning that its vital substance possesses important properties. Precisely, by sparing this substance vital forces are accumulated and thus we sustain creative power within ourselves. Therefore, complete continence is expected of everyone who studies practical occultism. (LHR I, p 458)
A sign or symbol of abstract creation. Force becomes the organ of procreation only on this earth. In India there are 12 great Lingams of Siva, some of which are on mountains and rocks, and also in temples. ... In its origin the Lingam had never the gross meaning connected with the phallus. ... The symbol in India had the same meaning which it had in Egypt, which is simply that the creative or procreative Force is divine. It also denotes who was the dual Creator—male and female, Siva and Sakti. (TG)
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