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Elephant animal totem

If the United States is Turtle Island, a continent supported on the back

of a turtle, then India would be Elephant Island, a continent supported

on the back of an elephant. Throughout the centuries, Indian tradition

dictated that all royalty the rulers of the land, be home on the backs of

the children of the great beast that carried the world through space.

The elephant was the totem animal of the god Shiva, the Destroyer,

who seeks to banish illusion and to encourage a clearer perception

of reality Shiva and his goddess-spouse, Radha, produced among their

children the elephant-headed god Ganesha, who, as Lord of Ilosts,

impregnated the virgin Maya to bring Buddha into flesh.

Especially sacred in India was the white elephant, considered far too

priceless to be used for work or warfare, but to be maintained by its owner

in the finest of style. When we speak today of a "white elephant" purchase,

we have realized too late that we have purchased an object at a price that

exceeds its true value.

Sometimes seen as a symbol of great sexual prowess in the Asian countries,

the Chinese portray the elephant as representative of royalty, strength of

purpose, and discretion.

In the widest, most universal, and most obvious depiction of the elephant it

is a symbol of strength. At various times in Medieval Europe, the elephant

also became an emblem of wisdom, moderation, and eternity Then,

accomplishing a complete change of cosmology, there appeared the

elephant-headed demon, Behemoth, a favorite in Dark Side sorcery.

If you have accepted the elephant as your totem animal, it may not be long

before you are asked to assume a role of great responsibility in the workplace

or in your community. If you feel attracted to the elephant as a totem animal, it

is likely that you are involved in social work, public service, or politics. You

may also feel a strong commitment to caring for the ill, the very young,

and the elderly.

Whenever you sense an injustice, you will be there on the side of the underdog.

As your spirit helper, the elephant will be able to draw you back to a greater

appreciation for the ancient mysteries than you have previously experienced.

You will soon discover that your guide is extremely concerned about your

maintaining always a solid balance of body, mind, and spirit. Under the

tutelage of this spirit helper, you will place your time in the Silence as your

top priority. You might find yourself wishing to burn some incense while you

are meditating with this totem animal in order to help create an environment in

which exploration of other higher levels of consciousness will be the rule, rather

than the exception.