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ARMS OF THE BODY
Symbolic of action in relation to will on the
mental plane. The use of the "left arm and the right" signifies the
energy of the will incoming and outgoing. An arm bent of Thoth"
signifies inability of the mind to act with perfect unanimity, for
unaided it cannot show perfect truth. Human figures shown without
arms signify inaction, latency of powers and qualities.
"The prow and stern of the fourth boat terminate in heads of uraci,
each of which is turned towards the deity who is kneeling in the
middle of the boat. In the centre kneels a woman without arms, and
before and behind her stands a man, who is likewise without arms." -
BUDGE, Egypt. Heaven and Hell, p. 26.
The boat signifies the causal-body as the vehicle of the Divine
Husband-man (Osiris Neper) who cultivates the lower nature (herbs
and plants). But at this early stage the emotions (woman) and mental
faculties (men) remain latent in regard to transmutation of
qualities.
Arms "wandering bereft of shoulders," signify action destitute of
directive capacity. "White arms signify the pure and unsullied
activities of the higher nature. This symbol is attached to the
Wisdom Goddesses of the Greek scriptures (see Iliad).
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