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'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Karshipta}}'''. The holy bird of Heaven in the Mazdean Scriptures, of which Ahura Mazda says to Zaratushta that ''“he recites the Avesta in the language of birds''” (''Bund. ''xix. ''et seq''.). The bird is the symbol of “Soul” of Angel and Deva in every old religion. It is easy to see, therefore, that this “holy bird” means the divine Ego of man, or the “Soul”. The same as '''Karanda '''(q.v.). | '''{{Style S-Small capitals|Karshipta}}'''. The holy bird of Heaven in the Mazdean Scriptures, of which Ahura Mazda says to Zaratushta that ''“he recites the Avesta in the language of birds''” (''Bund. ''xix. ''et seq''.). The bird is the symbol of “Soul” of Angel and Deva in every old religion. It is easy to see, therefore, that this “holy bird” means the divine Ego of man, or the “Soul”. The same as '''Karanda '''(q.v.). | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:19, 8 October 2026
H. P. Blavatsky
Karshipta. The holy bird of Heaven in the Mazdean Scriptures, of which Ahura Mazda says to Zaratushta that “he recites the Avesta in the language of birds” (Bund. xix. et seq.). The bird is the symbol of “Soul” of Angel and Deva in every old religion. It is easy to see, therefore, that this “holy bird” means the divine Ego of man, or the “Soul”. The same as Karanda (q.v.).
Source: H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophical Glossary, art. Karshipta