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The Enneagram




Above are some Yantras and Symbols in India. Some of them are spiritual and some others are used by "Tantriks" for helping them to get out of stress and tensions. There are thousands of them in temples.
Gurdjieff explained that the Enneagram symbol has three parts that represent three Divine laws, which govern all of existence. The first of these is the "circle", a universal mandala, used in almost every culture. The circle refers to unity, wholeness and oneness, and symbolizes the idea that the God is one.
Within the circle we find the next symbol, the "triangle". Traditionally, in religions, this refers to the trinity of:
- Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
- Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.
- Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.
- Heaven, Earth and Man (Taoists)
The Law of Seven. (Hexad) –Seven sins and virtues of which, as King Solomon states that the Lord specifically regards "six things the Lord hate, and the seventh that are an abomination unto Him". The Catholic Church also recognizes the seven sins viz; Envy, Gluttony, Greed, Lust, Pride, Sloth, Wrath; and seven virtues viz; Kindness, Temperance, Charity(Generosity), Chastity, Humility, Diligence, Patience.
The Vedas and the Gita have given the guidelines of negative traits that we should avoid. They are the so-called 6 sins: Kama – lust; Krodha – anger; Loba – greed: Moha – attachment: Mada – pride; Matsarya – envy/ jealousy.
THE NINE TYPES OF ENNEAGRAM
We primarily aim to help people understand their personality types, the Enneagram Types of these nine points in the Enneagram. The types and their motives are clarified for making a path of personal effectiveness:- The Perfectionist (Reformer, Perfector, Teacher, Activist, Crusader, Moralist, Organizer) are motivated by a deep seated desire to make the world and themselves a perfect place to inhabit.
- The Helper (Giver, Planner, Carer, Altruist, Lover, Caretaker, Pleaser, Enabler) motivated by the need to be loved and appreciated and to express your positive feelings towards others.
- The Achiever (Performer, Magician, Motivator, Paragon, Role model, Communicator, Status seeker) is motivated by the need to be productive, to achieve success, and to avoid failure.
- The Romantic (Individualist, Artist, Creator, Afflicted person, Aesthete, Tragic Victim, Melancholic) is motivated by the need to understand your feelings and to be understood to search for the meaning of life, and to avoid being ordinary.
- The Observer (Thinker, Investigator, Innovator, Radical, Expert, Specialist, Quixote) is motivated by the need to know everything and understand the universe, to be self-sufficient and left alone, and to avoid not having the answer or looking foolish.
- The Loyal skeptic (Questioner, Skeptic, Hero, Loyalist, Trooper, Groupist, Guardian, Trouble shooter, Doubter, Traditionalist) is motivated by the need for security, to feel taken care of, or to confront your fears.
- The Epicure (Generalist, Adventurer, Optimist, Dreamer, Enthusiast, Cheerer, Dilettante, Multi-tasker, Connoisseur, Energizer) is motivated by the need to be happy and plan fun things, to contribute to the world, and to avoid suffering and pain.
- The Protector (Leader, Challenger, Boss, Asserter, Provider, Maverick, The rock, Entrepreneur ) is motivated by the need to be self-reliant and strong, to make an impact on the world, and to avoid being weak.
- The Peacemaker (Mediator, Accepter, Lover, Healer, Reconciler, Comforter, Utopian) is motivated by the need to keep the peace, merge with others, and avoid conflict.