One of the mistakes often made by those outside of India is to look at Vedic symbology in superficial terms. The Shiva Lingam is one such symbol. Frequently viewed as a representation of male and female genitalia, it actually has a much deeper and richer significance than this. Thom gives us an entry-level look at the subject in this episode, correcting the misuse of the term Shiva Lingam, and clarifying its symbolism.  Episode Highlights: [00:45] A Sacred Form [02:40] Shakti: The Fabric of Creation [04:31] Yoni [06:44] Parashakti and Parashiva [08:57] Union of Yoni and Lingam [11:01] Masculine and Feminine in Vedic Perspective [12:34] Ardhanarishvara: Fusion of Masculine and Feminine [15:12] Interplay of Masculine and Feminine Energies [16:59] Omnisexuality [18:59] Shiva and God Consciousness [20:42] Consciousness Through Different States [22:22] From Transcendental to Cosmic Consciousness [24:11] Five Facets of Supreme Being [26:20] Shiva - The Supreme Being [27:52] Every Being is a Manifestation of Mother Divine Useful Links [email protected]  https://thomknoles.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoles https://www.facebook.com/thethomknoles https://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles https://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/