Amvrit

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A map of relationship, not space

This chart doesn't measure distance. Closeness to the center means closeness of relationship: the more intimate the bond, the nearer the heart of the map.

Mandala of Goloka Vrindavana: a many-petalled lotus in rose, magenta, and indigo, its center medallion depicting Radha and Krishna seated together on a lotus.
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Five bands, highest to lowest

Goloka, Vaikuṇṭha, Maheśa-, the Threshold, and Devī-dhāma, the material world. That last band is where you are right now.

  1. Mandala of Goloka Vrindavana: a many-petalled lotus in rose, magenta, and indigo, its center medallion depicting Radha and Krishna seated together on a lotus.
  2. Mandala of Vaikuntha, the spiritual sky: a teal and blue lotus of leaf-shaped petals, its center depicting Narayana reclining on Ananta Sesha with Lakshmi at his side.
  3. Mandala of Mahesa-dhama, Shiva's realm: a circle split vertically between a luminous silver Sadashiva half wreathed in clouds and light, and a shadowed Mahakala half coiled with serpents.
  4. Mandala of the Threshold: a radiant golden and violet starburst of effulgent rays converging on a bright white center, depicting the Brahmajyotir.
  5. Mandala of Devi-dhama, the material universe: a segmented wheel in green, gold, and rose depicting the layered planetary systems, ringed by sun, moon, and star motifs on deep purple.
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Three layers on every entry

Each place is explained three ways: what scripture says, where it sits on the map, and what it has to do with your life.

Source: Brahma-saṁhitā 5.43
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Journey, or wander

Follow the guided descent chapter by chapter, or open the Library and explore freely. Both paths reach everything.

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