This morning a refreshing conversation with my mother triggered a series of thoughts on different directions in Hindu Scriptures.

Usually there are eight directions depicted in any compass.

She shared how there are ten mentioned directions in  the Hindu scriptures and named each of  them.  Besides the four cardinal and four ordinal directions it’s interesting to note the two additional directions are Urdhva the  highest point symbolizes by creator (Brahma) Zenith and Adhah  the opposite represented by (Vishnu) the preserver, which call the Nadir.

It was intriguing to note how these preordained guardians of our galaxies play a significant role in Astrology and Cosmology with  insights on how everything connects in life and living.

I started researching further trying to understand more. I came across this interesting share…

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‘It’s quite intriguing to note how much effort our ancestors put into demystifying the elements of nature & their impact on us,’

I highlighted this line in the above informative article, because the more you learn of this vast ocean of scriptures you realise there is another horizon of understanding that beckons. 

But one thing leads to another…

And that’s how the path of learning grows. And everything connects….

©Savvy Raj