Burning with Desire
Fire has a symbolic function in a multitude of Asia’s – and the world’s – religious beliefs, and it is used in celebration as well as mourning. The symbolism of fire has inspired other areas as well, including the occult, literature, and art. And the results are nothing short of enchanting
The status of fire as a component of life can be found in the philosophy of ancient cultures in Asia. Fire has a symbolic function in many of the continent’s – and world’s – religious beliefs, and it is used in celebration as well as mourning. Fire’s dual nature can be associated with purification processes; whilst for others, it is seen as the thing that needs to be extinguished. For some, fire is regarded as life-giving; whilst for others, fire is connected with destruction. It must also be noted that the symbolism of fire extends well beyond the realm of religion and has inspired other areas as well, including the occult, literature, and art. And the results are nothing short of enchanting.