Re: Puja Murtis
Thanks for the comments.
You've reminded me, the physical forms of murtis are as different as the sonic forms of mantras. Of course I understand that all is Shiva (or Brahma). Intellectually. But its not understood sufficiently that I have a single murti for all, or all murtis for one.
I've ordered Durga Puja Beginners (Satyananda Saraswati), which I will use for my Durga murti. I might have to find and order a Kali murti.
Similar to the original question, and perhaps this was hinted at in the response regarding Nataraja and the Shiva lingam: Should the murti be the same as the form given in the dhyana for a given puja vidhanam? E.g., if the dhyana is Kali with four arms, should a Kali murti with 10 arms not be used? (Or vice-versa?)
Tasmācchabdārthacintāsu na sāvasthā na yā śivaḥ
Whether in word, or object, or thought, there is no state which is not Shiva -- Spanda Karikas II.4a
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