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THE 72 SQUARES

Plane of violence

Himsa loka · square 52

The Plane of violence asks about harm and responsibility. Its snake leads from square 52 to 35, Purgatory.

Chakra in the board’s symbolism
Third Eye
Element
Mind
Row 6
Plane of Austerity

Himsa loka brings harm into the reflection: actions that injure, coerce or disregard another person's safety and dignity. The snake from 52 leads to 35, Purgatory, connecting harm with an encounter with consequences.

A conviction can feel compelling without justifying the way it is imposed. This applies to spiritual beliefs as well as other causes. The board offers no spiritual rank at which violence becomes a sign of achievement.

If this theme is relevant to your question, keep the reflection concrete and proportionate. What happened, who was affected and what needs to stop or change? Responsibility for a harmful action belongs to the person taking it; a player's square does not assign blame for harm done to them.

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