Article – Embark On A Journey Of Cosmic Connection: Exploring Ancient Symbols

The cosmic tree is a universal symbol found in many religions and cultures around the world. It is often depicted as a large, sacred tree that connects the heavens and the earth, the divine and the human. The cosmic tree is a symbol of life, growth, and fertility, but it also represents the axis mundi, the center of the universe.

In the Hindu Vedas, the cosmic tree is called the Ashvattha tree. The Garden of Eden story from the Bible features the Tree of Life. In Native American mythology, the cosmic tree is often depicted as a cedar tree or a pine tree. It is said to be the tree from which all life came. Celtic mythology speaks of the World Tree and Norse mythology calls the cosmic tree Yggdrasil.

The cosmic tree is an important symbol in all religions because it represents the connection between the heavens and the earth, the divine and the human. It is also a symbol of life, growth, and fertility. The cosmic tree is a reminder that we are all connected to something larger than ourselves. It is also a reminder that we have the potential to grow and evolve, both spiritually and physically.

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Akhilesh Gupta

Akhilesh Gupta is the founder of the Universal Enlightenment & Flourishing (UEF) Foundation and a past Fellow and Impact leader in residence at the Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative. He previously served as senior managing director at The Blackstone Group and held leadership roles at Reliance Industries Limited and Hindustan Unilever. Akhil currently serves on the advisory boards of three of Harvard University’s entities- Harvard Divinity School, the Human Flourishing Program, and Harvard Chan Initiative on Health and Homelessness. Akhil is the author of two books. His first publication, Bridges across Humanity – Many Religions, Same Learnings, was published in April 2023. This book highlights 54 common themes across all religions. His second book, “To Flourish is to Love Learn Play”, is due for publication in Fall 2025 by Forbes

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