Now, if
the points of intersection be joined, a Dodecahedron is formed within
the Sphere. By a similar process an Icosahedron may be constructed from
a Dodecahedron. (See Todhunter's "Spherical Trigonometry," p. 141, art.
193). The figure constructed as above described will represent the
universe of matter and the universe of Astral Light as they actually
exist. I shall not now, however, proceed to show how the universe of
Astral Light may be considered under the symbol of an Icosahedron. I
shall only state that this conception of the Aryan philosophers is not
to be looked upon as mere "theological twaddle" or as the outcome of
wild fancy. The real significance of the conception in question can, I
believe, be explained by reference to the psychology and the physical
science of the ancients. But I must stop here and proceed to consider
the meaning of the remaining two signs.
XI. Kumbha (or Aquarius).--When represented by numbers, the word is
equivalent to 14. It can be easily perceived then that the division in
question is intended to represent the "Chaturdasa Bhuvanam," or the 14
lokas spoken of in Sanskrit writings.
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