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PEOPLE
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Superstitions and myths abound
an ordinary Sikkimese life. Sikkimese have their
own interpretation of lucky charms which have
religious inclinations . So, don't be surprised
by those curious things that revolves around a
Sikkimese. Instead be awed, learn about them and
keep the faith. |
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Eight lucky signs
and their significance:
DUG (parasol): The Parasol of authority symbolises
the authority of Buddha. The Parasol protects
the head from The scorching heat of Sun just as
the law protects The mind from The scorching passion. |
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BHUMPA (vase): The Vase represents
a repository of limitless material wealth, good
health and long life.
DHUNGKAR (conch shell): It symbolizes
reverberating sound of Dharma and signifies The
awakening of sentient beings from The sleeping state
of Their ignorance. It persuades Them towards the
path of noble deeds that are beneficial to others.
Gautam blew the conch shell when he decided to preach
the law. the Conch shell is blown in commemoration
of this event whenever there is a special sermon
by a high lama.
GYALTSEN (banner of victory): This
symbol signifies the fortune of having victory of
good over the evil forces which hinders the success
of noble goals and also proclaims the victory of
diety over evil. It is used in processions.
SERNYA (pair of golden fishes):
Symbolizes resurrection of eternal life, rebirth
etc. The pair signifies the ability to swim with
ease without obstruction in the ocean of this world.
They may also be taken to symbolize the eye of perception
as fish can see through muddy water. The fish couple
suggests mutual aid and indispensability between
male and female material life.
PEMA (lotus flower): It symbolizes
the ultimate goal namely enlightenment. As the Lotus
comes out of dirt but does not carry any dirt similarly
law is free of all earthly matters.
PALBHEU (knot of eternity): It
is law without beginning and without end which symbolizes
Eternity. The curly hair on the chest of Buddha
has the appearance of Knot Eternity. It is also
called as lucky net and symbolizes Brahamajala representing
all the theories and philosophies of the universe.
CHOEKYI KHORLO (wheel of dharma):
It symbolizes the propagation of Buddha's teaching.
The first sermon setting in motion of the cycle
of law is symbolist in a wheel with eight spokes,
which stand for eight fold path. |
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