Typically, Dharma Shaasta
is shown with two consorts, namely Poorna and Pushkala. These names translate
to "Completeness" and "Prosperity", and are allusions to
the 2 paths - Jnaana and Bhakti, through which one reaches absolutely the as
Self-Realization.
Rather than the 2
consorts, these represent the 2 halves of the Lord itself, within the pure
Yogic posture and form one sees at Sabarimala.
The Lord is seen during a
unique Yogic posture, sometimes also seen in Lord Narasimha, Dakshinamurthi or
Aanjaneya. Here, the Lord is seated upright, together with his legs bent and
both ankles touching the Mooladhara or root Chakra. The erectness of the
posture enables free flow of Kundalini Shakti or the vital force through the
seven Chakras. it's humanly difficult to take care of such a posture for long
duration, and to stop the legs from straying away, the Lord features a band
(Yoga Pattai) tying his legs with the rear .
Thus, Chin-Mudra, or the
gesture of concentration, consciousness and reality is that the true and
supreme teaching of Self-Realization. One sees this very same Mudra within the
sort of Dakshinamurthi. Thus, the proper half Dharma Shaasta highlights the
teacher or Shaasta Aspect, and this is often precisely Poorna Devi -
completeness of wisdom, knowledge and understanding of reality.
The left of the Lord rests
on His leg, pointing towards His feet. altogether seated sorts of Ayyappan, one
will certainly see the left leg lifted up, regardless of whether the proper leg
is lifted up (as in Yoga Asana form in Sabarimala) or hangs down (as in Veera
Asana forms in other temples). Thus, counting on the peak of the statue, when
the devotee stands or sits before the Lord, he will find the Lord's raised feet
at the extent of the guts . This, and therefore the Lord pointing to His feet,
is His message to put His feet firmly within the heart (Hrudkamalam). The Lord
as Krishna or Narayana says an equivalent within the Bhagawad Gita - "Maam
Ekam Sharanam Vraja".
Having the Lord's feet
within the heart and constantly contemplating on Him is that the cultivation of
Bhakti or Divine Love, and this is often also the simplest thanks to cultivate
Sattva Guna, good conduct and Dharma, and ultimately reach the Lord. Thus, the
left half Dharma Shaasta highlights the righteousness or Bhakti or Dharma
Aspect, and this is often precisely Pushkala Devi.
Thus, the 2 consorts, or
rather the 2 halves of the Lord signify the concept of Dharma-Shaasta with
predominance of Narayana and Shankara aspects respectively.
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