Envy (Irasya)
This cell is connected with the theme of “envy” and helps reveal how that state appears in the inner path, the player's reactions and the current life process.
Level of the board: Svadhisthana, pleasure and fantasy. Row 2 of 8.
Meaning of the cell
Landing on the square of envy, the player experiences a lack of self-confidence. When a person falls under the influence of envy, his energy is directed downward. By a karmic turn of events he has reached the plane of the second chakra, but in reality he does not deserve to remain there. In fact, he cannot remain on this plane because of the negative vibrations still present in his personality. At such moments the player envies those who are able to remain on higher planes without losing balance. Envy is the negative reaction that leads to the player's fall to the level of the first chakra, where he must become aware of and work through new elements of his negative karma.
This snake bites the player again and again, forcing him to return downward, which serves to purify his thinking in the course of the game.
How to read this cell in a game
Landing on the “Envy (Irasya)” cell may point to an inner process that is showing up in the player's life right now. It is useful to read the cell through the context of the question, the sequence of moves and the reactions, events or lessons this symbol highlights during the game.
Questions for reflection
- What is this situation showing me right now?
- What inner reactions do I notice in myself?
- What lesson may be hidden behind this state?
To find out what square 12 “Envy” means for you, it has to come up in your own game.
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