為什印度教的很多神明都翹二郎腿？我還記得在看電影《斯巴達三百》的時候，敵方的首領薛西斯也是翹著二郎腿坐椅子上？什麼原因？

01-28

看到這個圖我就明白了~

斯巴達裡面我不知道，印度教其他神明的姿勢表示什麼我也不一定知道。

但是可以勉強解釋一下這幅圖。

首先，這個不是二郎腿啦。。。

這是Ganesha，群主，象鼻神。濕婆大神的兒子。大家都最愛的印度萌神~

他的造像有許多種不同的形式，坐姿是很常見的一種。

然後，這種坐姿就是所謂的「舒適坐姿」，（ease posture），通常是坐在蓮花上或者坐在他的坐騎——那隻小老鼠身上~

右腳垂放在地上，左腳彎曲在身前。兩腳反過來的似乎也有，搜一下圖片吧。

最後，這個是有比喻意義的：放在地上的腳是表明他的神性，對人間事務的關心，所謂接地氣吧；收回來的那隻呢，其實是冥想姿勢的一種形式。大家都很熟悉的瑜伽裡面的「蓮花坐姿」就是一種冥想坐姿。

表達的哲學含義其實可以這麼理解：既要關乎人間事實，也要關注自己內心的超現實。

其他的印度教神明有類似的表達，也或許有不同。但我想和斯巴達總歸是沒什麼關係。。

以下是象神身上各種的象徵解釋，來源不明，因為是印度朋友發來。可以作參考。

The form of Sri Ganesh is a good example of symbolism used in Hindu religious traditions. Different parts of his body convey a message. His huge body is symbolic of cosmos. He is pictured as having a human form with an elephant head. This blend of human and animal parts is a symbolic representation of perfect human being, as conceived by the Rishis. Big elephant head symbolizes wisdom and understanding, necessary for perfection in life. His large ears sift the bad from the good, an ability of discrimination, a quality necessary for spiritual progress.

Small eyes suggest that one must concentrate. Rope or noose in one hand suggests pulling oneself nearer the highest goal. Having only one tusk suggests that retain good things and throw away the bad ones. The trunk is also symbolic of high efficiency and adaptability. Mouse, his vehicle represents desire, which unless under control can cause havoc. One must ride over the desire and keep it under control. Large ears suggest that one should listen more. Axe in one hand suggests cutting off all bonds and attachments and attaining self control on desires. It also symbolizes to cut through all obstacles. Small mouth suggests that talk less. Large belly is symbolic of peacefully digesting all good and bad in life. He swallows the sorrows of the universe and protects the world. His one foot is on the ground and the other leg is folded in a meditative pose, symbolizing a balance between practical and spiritual life. Different forms of Ganesha ji are drawn, specially with objects in his hands, e.g. prayer vessel, pot of nectar, pot of gems, prayer beads, veena etc. Sometimes a snake is drawn around his belly, which is symbolic of cosmic energy. Thus every aspect and role of Ganesha ji has meanings and interpretations by which the wisdom of this great god is conveyed to his devotees in the easiest way possible by means of symbols and their messages.

ps. 那位印度友人還說，這種坐姿是婆羅門坐下陷入沉思的姿勢，可以有助於增加內心的力量。

這不是種冥想時的瑜伽姿勢嗎。。。

薛西斯是波斯皇帝，波斯在現在的伊朗，和印度有多大關係呢。

這不是翹腿…