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Episode 9: Sagittarius, Storytelling, and the Role that Narratives Play in our Lives
Christina & Theresa discuss the final weeks of December 2023, the role of Sagittarius as the myth-keeper, and how to approach our personal narratives functionally in life and the spiritual journey…
Hi Friends,
I've deleted and re-released this episode to correct an error on my part. The original episode briefly touched on the myth of Sati's self-immolation and the purportedly negative repercussions of its surface-level interpretation on Indian culture.
The story of Shiva and Sati’s marriage is a famous and deeply important Shaivite story—a story I cherish and have considered deeply as a person who loves Shiva and integrates Him into my daily spiritual practice. Yet, after recently listening to a Vedic astrology podcast discussing the myth, a contributor highlighted how she felt the story had contributed to violence against women in her culture and the society in which she was raised in India. Her words impacted me deeply and left me thinking of the story in a new light and considering the dangers of applying mythological stories to a relative context. However, since releasing this episode, I've learned that in the 1800s, British Colonists distorted the ancient and limited practice of 'Sati'—the immolation of widows upon their husbands' deaths. The British exaggerated its prevalence to propagate false narratives about violence in Indian religious practices in order to justify colonial rule and oppression. While I lack comprehensive knowledge of this issue, it's evident that I'm not qualified to discuss it in a public forum, so I’ve removed this segment from the episode because I would never want my words—now or in the future—to perpetuate harmful false narratives.
I owe an immeasurable debt to the vast wealth of the Vedic spiritual tradition—a tradition I profoundly love and revere, and I would never want to contribute to the perpetuation of any narrative that maligns the tradition and, even more importantly, the culture and people from which the tradition arises.
With love and heartfelt apologies,
Christina
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By Skies and CurrentsChristina & Theresa discuss the final weeks of December 2023, the role of Sagittarius as the myth-keeper, and how to approach our personal narratives functionally in life and the spiritual journey…
Hi Friends,
I've deleted and re-released this episode to correct an error on my part. The original episode briefly touched on the myth of Sati's self-immolation and the purportedly negative repercussions of its surface-level interpretation on Indian culture.
The story of Shiva and Sati’s marriage is a famous and deeply important Shaivite story—a story I cherish and have considered deeply as a person who loves Shiva and integrates Him into my daily spiritual practice. Yet, after recently listening to a Vedic astrology podcast discussing the myth, a contributor highlighted how she felt the story had contributed to violence against women in her culture and the society in which she was raised in India. Her words impacted me deeply and left me thinking of the story in a new light and considering the dangers of applying mythological stories to a relative context. However, since releasing this episode, I've learned that in the 1800s, British Colonists distorted the ancient and limited practice of 'Sati'—the immolation of widows upon their husbands' deaths. The British exaggerated its prevalence to propagate false narratives about violence in Indian religious practices in order to justify colonial rule and oppression. While I lack comprehensive knowledge of this issue, it's evident that I'm not qualified to discuss it in a public forum, so I’ve removed this segment from the episode because I would never want my words—now or in the future—to perpetuate harmful false narratives.
I owe an immeasurable debt to the vast wealth of the Vedic spiritual tradition—a tradition I profoundly love and revere, and I would never want to contribute to the perpetuation of any narrative that maligns the tradition and, even more importantly, the culture and people from which the tradition arises.
With love and heartfelt apologies,
Christina
Get full access to Skies and Currents at skiesofgrace.substack.com/subscribe