Comments on: goddess feature: saraswati, rocking the creativity

By: ieishah

ieishah — Fri, 29 May 2009 19:03:31 +0000

come to think of it, when i wrote that comment i was thinking of the salsa song, 'cali', dedicated to the city in columbia. but because of the pronunciation sameness, and the refrain (cali, cali, cali) when i hear the song, i think of kali. cross cultural linguistic mash up of a twist.

By: ieishah

ieishah — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:56:45 +0000

kali, kali, kali. took a photo with her (well graffiti her) in montreal. it's my screensaver. and my soulsaver. it's the best name to chant. she makes me feel like clearing space.

By: alligator kate

alligator kate — Thu, 28 May 2009 05:08:37 +0000

I have a pretty eclectic mix of beloved Goddesses. Ma Kali, Durga, La Virgen de Guadalupe, Susistinakka (Grandmother Spider), Artemis, Aine, Bridget, Innana, Amateratsu, and Oshun. I see them all as brilliant aspects of the Feminine Divine. They have come to me through dream, meditation, or coincidence. I usually work with them one at a time over a period of months or years, but I love seeing them all listed next to each other. Maybe I'll make some art with all of them together... Thanks!

By: Danielle LaPorte

Danielle LaPorte — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:56:18 +0000

for those curious enough to check out the site Alice is referring to...I highly recommend it. I've have a session w/ Pele/Alice and it affected me very deeply.

By: Danielle LaPorte

Danielle LaPorte — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:51:44 +0000

double whoa.

By: Lillian

Lillian — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:20:29 +0000

Venus was my first love, mostly due to a passion for renaissance art and Sandro Botecelli's famous painting. (I still have a large garden statue of herthat gives some visitors pause as to why I have a naked woman in the back yard). I was/am a fan of the song "Goddess' by the early 90s group Soho, in which the chorus says 'Got to be a goddess...', which I found very empowering, especially in my turbulent 20s. I once had an aura reader tell me I was a goddess in a past life. A dear friend has a daughter named Saraswati, so I always have fond thoughts when I come across image or mention of the hindu deity. Apparently, some of my friends family said 'Dont name her THAT!" , but she did it anyway. Lets hear it for rebels and goddesses!!

By: Alice Inoue

Alice Inoue — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:15:17 +0000

Loved your share Danielle. Love the world of Goddesses and the Goddess Light. My personal favorite is Goddess Pele, also known as Madame Pele, the Goddess of Fire. She has inspired me so much I commissioned a painting of the way I experience her and it turned out amazing.

In legends she is known for her fiery temper and jealous rages, yet I experience her as passionate, loving, strong, confident and wise - always nudging you to go for your heart and do it with grace. You can see the painting on the home page of http://www.peleoflemuria.com. Goddesses rock!

By: Paula - Buenos Aires

Paula - Buenos Aires — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:59:06 +0000

Thanks for guiding my first steps in this goddess path. :)

By: Denise

Denise — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:38:13 +0000

Thanks for the story, lovely - I too look to Saraswati for inspiration, answers and assurance. I heard a story this weekend at the Soul of success Seminar - Deepak Chopra said that his mother taught him as a child to pray to her (Saraswti, goddess of wisdom, learning) because Lakshmi (goddess of wealth and abundance) was a very jealous goddess and she would e following closely with gifts to win his attention...

By: Carolynn

Carolynn — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:31:53 +0000

I not familiar with any of the eastern religion gods or goddesses, however, this description of Saraswati hits all the 'must haves' on my list. I've also never considered myself a om chanter however, I've gotta say, the little clip is quite catchy and I have a feeling I'll be humming that later today....

Thanks, Danielle.
Blessings,
Carolynn