A "GARBO"
is an earthen pot with holes all around and "Light"
within which signifies knowledge. The word Garbo seems
to have originated from the word "Garbha Deep",
meaning a Light in the inner sanctum of the temple.
In the villages of Gujarat, the Garbo is placed in
the center and brightly dressed ladies move around it
singing and and playing a dance form called Garba.
The concept of Garbo is related to microcosm (smaller
analysis ) and macrocosm ( larger analysis).
Microcosm : An earthen pot with holes, through which
a flickering light shines through is similar to the
human body (an earthen pot) with inner light of god
within.
Macrocosm : The Universe of ours is as an earthen pot
and light (Sun, Sakti) energy of the supreme reality
shining through.
Moving around a circle in a Garbo, indicate the never-ending
cycle of creation, maintenance and destruction phases
of supreme reality. So now you know what you'll depict
when dancing the Garba!
Navtratri Special..
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