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NOTES ON THE SYMBOLISM OF SHAMBALLA
96 PRINCIPALITIES with millions of towns refer to our network of nadis.
INHABITANTS refer to the energy [wind] in nadis.
OUTER RING OF SNOW MOUNTAINS refer to the skin
INNER RING OF SNOW MOUNTAINS refer to the central channel
TWO LAKES refer to the side channels.
WEALTH of all inhabitants, refers to the treasures of the mind.
INNER SHAMBALLA can be identified with the heart chakra, the innermost [subtlest] mind lies here.
8-PETALLED SHAPE of the regions of Shamballa stand for the 8 nadis from the heart center, each serves one of the 8
kinds of consciousness through which we experience ourselves and the world. The 5 senses, the consciousness, of self or
ego, the consciousness of thoughts and the store consciousness of past impressions. Texts describe Shamballa in the
form of an 8 petaled lotus so that yogis can visualize it as a mandala in their hearts [Dardo Rinpoche].
BRIGHT LIGHT FROM THE PALACE turning night into day refers to the bright, clear awareness that dispels the darkness of
ignorance and illusion.
SKY-LIGHTS in the King's palace fitted with lenses giving view of life on distant stars and planets, refers to the great range
and extent of the clear light awareness
MAGIC SCREEN of the King permitting to observe everything closer by refers to clairvoyant powers of the innermost mind.
GOLDEN THRONE of the King with 8 lions refers to the underlying power and steadiness of the innermost mind.
WISH-FULFILLING GEM refers to the power of the innermost mind to liberate itself.
MAGIC RODS, the "Possessors of the Power of Mind" which the 96 lesser Kings have, (which enables them to send
messages to wherever they wish in an instant - mobile phones!) refers to the efficient communication and control the
deepest levels of mind can have over body and consciousness.
LAKES symbolize the fruits of spiritual practice; the lake Padma Karpo "White Lotus", implies it reflects the pure awareness
of the innermost mind.
MALAYA-PARK or "Cool Grove" refers to the cool and refreshing awareness of reality, extinguishing the painful fires of
desires and illusion.
PEACE AND HARMONY refers to the people of Shamballa being no longer subject to inner conflicts and turmoil.
GENTLE LAWS AND NO HARD PUNISHMENT refers to people reaching this stage are beyond the need of harsh [self]
discipline.
SUBDUED DEMONS, the inhabitants have subdued demons and made them to servants refers to taming the wilder
impulses and using them for reaching the goal.
NO LOSS OF VIRTUE when inhabitants enjoy wealth and comfort refers to being beyond attachment which would hold them
back from enlightenment.
GREAT DISTANCE (of Shamballa) refers to the far mysterious reaches of unconscious mind.