Fifth Archetype: The Magnanimous Nurturer
Introduction
Welcome to day five of your journey. Today, we embrace Skandamātā, the Magnanimous Nurturer, who embodies a love so vast it encompasses all. This module is an invitation to explore the core of compassion, responsibility, and unwavering protection. We will delve into the intertwined archetypes of the Mother, the Protector, and the Wise-one, and find our strength in the rasa of Karuṇā, or compassion. This is a profound practice in embodying empathy for yourself and others, learning that true nurturing requires a fierce love and the wisdom to guide with grace.
Learning Objectives
- Embody the qualities of the Mother, Protector, and Wise-one archetypes to cultivate a deeper sense of responsibility and care for yourself and others.
- Translate the rasa of Karuṇā into a tangible practice of compassion and empathy that extends to your own past and present.
- Recognize and heal the "inner child" by providing yourself with the nurturing and protection you may have needed to thrive.
Duration
Approx. 60-90 mins