The Kaula ritual year: Birth of Kumar, Kartikeya from fiery seed of Shiva. Also as known in Tamil lands as Murugan. Agni interrupts Shivas lovemaking (which does go on a long time!) causing him to ejaculate into his begging bowl, He drinks this but cannot keep it down and vomits into the river Ganges - from this union of fire and water is born Kartikeya. The drinking & vomiting of shiva seed (used elsewhere are a name for a special potion) suggests some sort of plant medicine is involved. Kamil Zvelebil has written several books about the alchemical mysteries of the Siddhas et al. Each adept prepares his own unique version of the potion, called a muppu the exact contents of which are secret. The whole episode suggests some form of Eucharist magick, preparing something like the cakes of light. The sixth day of the lunar month is particularly important as it often is in lunar calendars from other traditions.
Posted on: Sat, 28 Jun 2014 09:33:24 +0000
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