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6. Virgo
Virgo is the second mutable sign and also the second
sign of earth in the zodiac. The symbol of this sign is a
virgin which denotes purity, holiness and the sublime
nature expressed through the highest concept of
motherhood. While Cancer represents nature as mother,
Virgo represents the second aspect of the Logos as mother.
If we can have a comprehension of the matter that fills the
Maha- Para Nirva-n.ic plane, we can have true understanding
of the symbol of the World Mother that is located in this
sign. All the creation in the Logoic plane consists of four
states of the emanation of the Lord as word, from himself
to the objective world. Each of the four states is subdivided
into seven equal parts and this division is found in the 28
lunar asterisms of the zodiac.
Three states of the emanation of word are hidden in
the subjectivity of man and the fourth state is the
objectivity of this universe. When a man utters forth a
sentence it is called “Vaikhari”. This bears correspondence
with the manifest universe. Before he utters, the sentence
is framed in the mind. This is called “Madhyama- va-k”. This
corresponds with the mental shape of the universe in the
mind of the creator. Before the sentence is conceived in
mind, the whole idea exists beyond language in the
subconscious and semi-conscious mind of the utterer. This
is called “Pas’yanthi va-k” (the word as the Seer).
This corresponds with the Sankalpa of the Lord. It
emanates as the totality of impression from the utterer.