Ignorance (Avidya)
This cell is connected with the theme of “ignorance” and helps reveal how that state appears in the inner path, the player's reactions and the current life process.
Level of the board: Vishuddha, the human plane. Row 5 of 8.
Meaning of the cell
A player who lands on the square of ignorance forgets the illusory nature of being and becomes attached to one or another emotional state or sensory perception. The loss of understanding of the nature of maya (illusion) leads to the clouding of his intellect.
Every mind perceives the surrounding world in its own way, considering some objects more important and others less so, in accordance with the karma accumulated by the player. True knowledge assumes an understanding of reality free from value judgments and attachment to objects of sensory perception, which are constantly changing, transient, and therefore unreal.
Only if the player manages to keep constant watch over his own sound, the sound of his self, of his being, only then will he not become a victim of his mind.
How to read this cell in a game
Landing on the “Ignorance (Avidya)” 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 44 “Ignorance” means for you, it has to come up in your own game.
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