Welcome to the Veda Lounge.
Veda, in Sanskrit, means "Knowledge". In this section of the website, you will be able to navigate through various articles, translations, and other information pertaining to the Sonja Picard Collection and what inspired the making of the jewellery found on this site. This section is ever-evolving, so be sure to visit often to find added information.
Altar
A place of solace, meditation and prayerful communication with the Divine.
Anandi
Bringer of bliss.
Ananta lotus flower
Represents unlimited potentiality of divine energy.
Bija Surya Namaskar
(Sun Salutation) These 12 Bija or seed mantras can be chanted in sequence while performing the Sun Salutation asanas as an offering of complete surrender to the sun, to benefit the mind, body and spirit.
Lord Brahma
Lord of the creation and master of the Universe.
Deva
Those who play in light.
Dharma
Eternal truth.
Double Lotus Heart
The symbol of divine relationship.
Five petal lotus
Represents the 5 elements: water, earth, fire, air, and space.
Lord Ganesh
Represents the removal of all obstacles and brings one success.
Ghanta (bell)
The symbol of the mystical primal sound from the origin of creation, which represents the sweet music of paradise. The sound of a bell inspires fear in all evil beings.
Gopi drops
The Gopis are Krishna's companions, these drops represent their tears of pure love and devotion to Krishna who is the eternal lover of their soul.
Hari
A name for the Divine who removes all that is evil.
Kama
Fulfillment of desire.
Kama Lock
The symbol of unlocking your desires.
Kamala (lotus flower)
Represents the unfolding of possibilities, purity, eternal renewal. It is the flower of our divine self, blossoming above the mud of material existence.
Lord Krishna
Supreme Lord and eternal lover of the soul.
Goddess Lakshmi
Goddess of opulence, good fortune and grace.
Lotus bud
Represents the unfolding of possibilities.
Lotus heart
The bloom within which our soul is hidden. It is said in the Vedas that the creator of all was born on a lotus flower.
Manipura
Name of the third chakra, also translated as 'the place of gems'. This energy center located at the navel, is said to control our sense of accomplishment, self esteem and is the seat of our power.
Nagakanyas
Serpent maidens known in yogic culture to be the protectors of earthly treasures.
Om shanti
Shanti or spiritual peace is the true nature of self, freedom from all fear.
Om lotus petal
Om, is the imperishable Vedic symbol, representing divine unity, embracing creation, preservation and destruction. It is the sacred symbol of unified spiritual knowledge and existence.
Goddess Parvati
Goddess of Mother nature and earthly femininity.
Peacock
Peacock is the auspicious symbol of love and protection.
Peacock Feather
The peacock feather is a reminder of Lord Krishna who wears a peacock feather on his head to represent the ecstasy of divine love.
Shakti Lotus Medallion
Shakti means divine feminine energy and the lotus represents the unfolding of potentiality.
Goddess Saraswati
Goddess of wisdom, beauty and the arts.
Skull with Om
Associated with the Goddess Kali, the Goddess of fearlessness, protection and transformation. Since change implies a death or the ending of one passage and the beginning of another.
Lord Shiva
The most pure and auspicious.
Shiva lingam
The ancient and sacred symbol of Lord Shiva, it denotes the primeval energy of the Creator. This piece was designed with tantric symbolism, the lotus at the base symbolizing the yoni or Shakti energy.
Shri Yantra
The whole cosmos, constructed of nine interlocking triangles, representing the masculine and feminine divine as the source of all life.
Sitaram
Goddess Sita and Lord Ram represent the divine eternal couple.
Surya Namaskar
(Sun Salutation) Installing the sun in your heart which reignites the lamp of the soul.
Temple
A sacred building designed to host ceremonial worship to the Divine.
Thali
An auspicious wedding amulet displaying the Goddess Lakshmi, who represents opulence and good fortune for the wearer. This piece is a symbol to honour one's commitment to either their consort in 'this lifetime' or to the Divine.
Teeny Tiny 14k Gold Bud on Red String
Even the tiniest bud is the start of a grand divine garden. The red string represents remembrance.
Varada
Fulfiller of all prayers.
Lord Vishnu
represents preservation, balance and harmony.
MANTRAS
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10:8 BHAGAVAD-GITA
aham sarvasya prabhavo
mattah sarvam pravartate
iti matva bhajante mam
budha bhava-samanvitah
I am the source of everything, from me the entire creation flows. Knowing this, the wise worship me with all their hearts.
GAYATRI MANTRA
Om bhur bhuvah svah
tat savitur varenyam
bhargo devasya dhimahi
dhiyo yonah prachodyat
The universe is filled with golden light of the sun, shining from Mother and Father Divine, to remind us of our true nature.
The Gayatri Mantra inspires and protects us by awakening our divine intuition, illuminating our spiritual intelligence and protecting us from all negative energies.
MANTRA SEVEN FROM ISHA UPANISHAD
yasmin sarvani bhutany
atmai vabhud vijanatah
tatra ko mohahkah soka
ekatvam anupasytah
One who sees all living beings as spiritual sparks, in quality one with the Divine, becomes a true knower of things. Such a person no longer experiences illusion or anxiety.
VISHNU'S PRAYER FROM THE BRIHADARANYAKA UPANISHAD
Om asatoma sad gamaya
tamasoma jyotir gamaya
mritor ma amritam gamaya
From the unreal lead me to the real
From the darkness lead me to light
And from death lead me to immortality.
Sat Chit Ananda Vigraha
SAT I am an eternal
CHIT conscious
ANANDA blissful
VIGRAHA individual soul.
Om Namo Narayanaya
This mantra is chanted to invoke peace, harmony and balance.
Shiva Shakti
Together they represent undivided union within the material world.
Om Namo Shivaya
This mantra is chanted to destroy the darkness of the mind and lead one to pure consciousness
Om Tat Sat
Supreme absolute truth.