The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences

Shri Krishna

Shri Krishna, a central figure in the Bhagavad Gita, is a key personality who uses the metaphor of swords to illustrate the destruction of maya (illusion) rather than the annihilation of life. In this context, swords are symbolic of material and physical power, juxtaposed with wands that represent moral and intellectual leadership. Through these symbolic tools, Shri Krishna provides spiritual guidance, emphasizing the importance of transcending materialistic power and embracing higher ideals of wisdom and ethical conduct.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Round Table knights, like Shri Krishna, use swords as a symbol of material and physical authority, differentiating from the intellectual and moral leadership of the wands.

Cup→Ritual

Cups represent soul-union and spiritual water, a concept emphasized by Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita, contrasting with the material and physical power symbolized by swords.

Wands→Concept

Shri Krishna speaks about the use of wands and their purpose

Swords→Ritual

Shri Krishna speaks about the use of swords and their purpose

Holy ChaliceSubstance

The Holy Chalice symbolizes the spiritual journey and divine blessings, mirroring Krishna's teachings on the spiritual path in the Bhagavad Gita.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Shri KrishnathroughCupilluminatesMoon →
I. Shri Krishna & Cup

Cups represent soul-union and spiritual water, a concept emphasized by Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita, contrasting with the material and physical power symbolized by swords.

II. Cup & Moon

The cup, associated with the moon, symbolizes the soul and its fluidity, representing the element of water in spiritual practices

Shri KrishnathroughWandsilluminatesWater →
I. Shri Krishna & Wands

Shri Krishna speaks about the use of wands and their purpose

II. Wands & Water

Wands, as symbols of air, have a connection to the emotional element of experience, which is represented by water in the symbolism of creation.

Shri KrishnathroughWandsilluminatesAir →
I. Shri Krishna & Wands

Shri Krishna speaks about the use of wands and their purpose

II. Wands & Air

Wands are symbolic within the domain of cosmo-philosophy, particularly associated with the element of air. These wands symbolize the highest element in creation, embodying actions related to creation, desire, and enterprise. They are tools or emblems used to connect with or influence the air element, thereby facilitating endeavors, aspirations, and productive actions in a spiritual or magical context.

Shri KrishnathroughRound TableilluminatesAngels →
I. Shri Krishna & Round Table

Round Table knights, like Shri Krishna, use swords as a symbol of material and physical authority, differentiating from the intellectual and moral leadership of the wands.

II. Round Table & Angels

Angels are involved in the Arthurian legends, particularly in connection with the Round Table and the Holy Grail

Shri KrishnathroughWandsilluminatesSignificator →
I. Shri Krishna & Wands

Shri Krishna speaks about the use of wands and their purpose

II. Wands & Significator

Wands are the Significator for fair, light-colored people in the court cards

Shri KrishnathroughWandsilluminatesPentacles →
I. Shri Krishna & Wands

Shri Krishna speaks about the use of wands and their purpose

II. Wands & Pentacles

Pentacles, like wands, are symbolic representations in the context of magical practice, sharing a concept of higher thought and mental processes.

Shri KrishnathroughSwordsilluminatesCrown →
I. Shri Krishna & Swords

Shri Krishna speaks about the use of swords and their purpose

II. Swords & Crown

Swords are often associated with the concept of the Crown, which is about authority and power.

Shri KrishnathroughWandsilluminatesCups →
I. Shri Krishna & Wands

Shri Krishna speaks about the use of wands and their purpose

II. Wands & Cups

Both wands and cups are part of the Tarot system and have symbolic meanings related to the zodiacal ideation

Shri KrishnathroughSwordsilluminatesKnight →
I. Shri Krishna & Swords

Shri Krishna speaks about the use of swords and their purpose

II. Swords & Knight

The Knight is depicted holding and using swords, directly relating to the concept of swords. Similarly, Knights holding and using swords illustrates the interaction between the concept of swords and the person of a Knight.

Shri KrishnathroughSwordsilluminatesPage →
I. Shri Krishna & Swords

Shri Krishna speaks about the use of swords and their purpose

II. Swords & Page

Pages active with swords symbolizes authority and vigilance related to the concept of swords.