The number 3 has three prongs like a Trident. Zeus, in his form of Poseidon or Shiva, wields the Trident
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This is a very holy number of Zeus and is symbolic of many different things:
The Three Gunas (Modes of Existence) and the Tripartite Nature of Zeus
The three gunas are the different modes of existence and the God Zeus that encompasses reality. There are Rajas, Sattva, and Tamas.
Rajas is the mode of passion, activity, ego, movement, driven-ness, dynamism, and creation.
Sattva is the mode of purity, goodness, light, balance, harmony, virtue, peacefulness, positivity, and maintenance.
Tamas is the mode of ignorance, impurity, inertia, anxiety, chaos, darkness, inactivity, apathy, violence, viciousness, and destruction.
All of these forces are necessary for existence on the Microcosmic and Macrocosmic levels. In the universe and in our individual lives
Every single one of us is made up of these energies in varying degrees; some are more Rajasic, Sattvic, or Tamasic than others.
The Great God Zeus is the Perfect Cosmic Being; these three Gunas or modes of existence are perfectly balanced within him and are reflected in his tripartite nature:
Brahma is Rajas, Vishnu is Sattva, Shiva is Tamas,
Brahma is the Creator, Vishnu the Sustainer, Shiva the Destroyer
Zeus is the Creator, Zinas is the Sustainer, Dias is the Destroyer or Divider
As beings made in the likeness of the Great God Zeus, we are supposed to balance the energies that create, maintain, and destroy the various forces in our lives, so we are using them for advancement and not falling victim to these energies. This is one of the lessons to learn from this Tripartite nature: we must learn how to balance these three qualities within ourselves to obtain true enlightenment.
The Three Realms of Existence:
There are three main realms of existence in the Vedic Cosmology:
Bhu Loka, Bhuvar Loka, Svarga Loka
Earth, Outer Space, and The Heavens
The Three Main Bodies:
The Physical Body, Subtle Body, and Causal Body,
Which inhabit the Material, Astral, and Causal Realms
The three main bodies of existence are all interconnected and inseparable from each other. We must learn how to integrate all of them for proper advancement. None of these should be neglected as they are all crucial for advancement. A healthy body through exercise, healthy emotions through self-care, and a healthy mind through meditation are all necessary for true spiritual growth.
The Threefold Mantra of AUM ॐ and the Three modes of Consciousness
On this symbol itself, you can see the three-pronged tips of the Trident ॐ and the number 3, representing the three states of consciousness by the letters
AAA=Waking, UUU=Dreaming, MMM=Deep Sleep
This Mantra is also connected with the Tripartite Nature of Zeus as AAA=Brahma(Waking), UUU=Vishnu(Dreaming), MMM=Shiva(Deep Sleep)
This is why Vishnu is depicted in a sleeping state, dreaming the universe and sustaining its existence
The Three Stages of the Magnum Opus
On the journey to immortality and the Godhead, there are three main stages to the Magnum Opus: Nigredo, Albedo, and Rubedo
As you can see, these colors are related to the three gunas mentioned before, and the three gunas play a crucial role in these stages of the Magnum Opus as well.
The Three Knots/Watchtowers (Granthis)
Three knots block the pathway of the ascent of the Kundalini serpent:
They are called the Brahma Granthi, Vishnu Granthi, and Rudra/Shiva Granthi
The Brahma Granthi is at the Base-Sacral Chakras, the Vishnu Granthi is at the Heart-Throat Chakras, and the Shiva Granthi is at the Sixth-Crown Chakras
Again, there is the Tripartite Nature of Zeus shown here as the granthis are named after the famous Trinity.
The Three Main Nadis
The Ida Nadi, the Pingala Nadi, and the Sushumna Nadi are the main nadis of the Soul.
The Ida Nadi is the Feminine, Moon, Yin
The Pingala Nadi is the Masculine, Sun, Yang
The Sushumna Nadi is neuter beyond duality
The Structure of the DNA Helix
The DNA is made up of two sugar-phosphate strands connected by base-pair rungs (A=T, C=G).
A nucleotide is the three-part building block of DNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
DNA is the material manifestation of the Kundalini serpent. The Kundalini is connected to the DNA spiritually and materially; the strength of it is determined by your bloodline and the spiritual advancement of you and your ancestors.
The pathway of the Serpent also takes the exact same shape as the DNA Helix.
Everything is connected to the number 3, and the Trident is an utmost important symbol of Zeus; this is why he carries it so proudly! There is much more to uncover here, but I just wanted to share these findings with you all.