Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Mother Named Me
A kartika is a small, symbolic crescent knife or 'chopper', used in Buddhist ceremony. It symbolizes the severance of all material and worldly bonds and is crowned with a vajra or dorje, which is said to destroy ignorance, and leads to enlightenment. In Buddhist teachings, this tool is held in the right hand of Yama, the conqueror of death. It is also used in Feng Shui.
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Ah, that's why it's called on the edge.......Deborah means Busy Bee, but I think I better just 'be' resting for a while.
I'd love to write with you once I've evened out again, and I'll even come a calling and not expect you to come here!! Love you Debs
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