Aditi and the Ādityas

Aditi and the Ādityas In Indian Vedic mythology (see Vedic Mythology ), Aditi is “infinity,” the source of all forms of consciousness including the divine characteristics of the gods themselves. Aditi is also “unity,” whereas her sister Diti or Danu (see Diti ) is that force which separates things. Aditi is the source of the divine within humanity. Diti reflects its flawed aspect. Vedic mythology celebrates Aditi as Earth, the goddess who is the source of all living things. She is ...

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