Definitions

DEFINITIONS
Gynarchy – an organization of society which centers women with men playing a
supporting role.
From the Pillars of Gynarchy: “Gynarchy is a way of life that encompasses personal,
political, and social relationships. It is the radical claim that women are natural leaders
and rulers, and men can find unmatched fulfillment in supporting, serving, and pleasing
them. It’s based on eight pillars: Consent, Bodily Autonomy, Abundance, Collaboration,
Network, the Hive, Conflict Resolution, and the Feminine as Divine.” (see the Devi
Doctrine)
Devi – The Divine Feminine which, contrary to popular belief, has no equal opposite.
The very energy that animates the whole of existence, aka, Shakti. All things are
energy or vibration and Devi is that vibration. She causes life to come into being from
silent potential (aka, Siva).
Devi is also the honorific title for a Living Goddess.
Living Goddess – a living embodiment of Devi who exists to be honored, revered and
worshipped in order to help the worshipper quiet the ego and have the experience of
heart-opening devotion. Her purpose is to receive devotion and inspire love in the heart
of the dasa, and to guide the direction of a Hive and its members. There are iconic
Goddesses such as those found in polytheistic religions and in myths, such as
Eurynome, Inanna, Aphrodite, Durga, Kali, Hecate and others which we honor and
revere within the Sacred Gynarchy. The Living Goddess, however, offers a direct and
intimate connection to source in human form. She is both totally human and totally
divine, and this duality is necessary for her role.
Hive – a group, household, or community (in person or on-line) of people who formally
practice Sacred Gynarchy and believe in the Devi Doctrine.
Dasa – Sometimes translated as “slave.” A member of a Hive, typically male, who
worships, serves and devotes himself entirely to a particular Living Goddess and vows
to put Her needs and desires above his own.
Devotee – Anyone who follows the principles of Sacred Gynarchy and is devoted to
serving women. The devotee may or may not have chosen to worship and serve a
particular Living Goddess.
Servitor – a male servant of women (or one woman). He may or may not be a dasa or
devotee.
Oracles – a group of women who collectively make decisions for a Hive.
Satsang – Similar to a sermon, it is the sharing of knowledge in the form of writing,
discussion, chant/song, or presentation by a Living Goddess.
Darshan – A Sanskrit word meaning “vision” or “appearance” or “divine sight.” It is
simply looking upon a deity or holy person either in person or through images. In Sacred
Gynarchy it is gazing upon the image of an Iconic Goddess or Living Goddess or seeing
a Living Goddess in person. Even just gazing upon the Living Goddess is an exchange
of energy which serves to open the heart to deeper devotion.
Seva – Selfless service. This is service performed in a religious context with absolutely no expectation of anything in return. No thought of reward, nor praise; no transactional
thinking.
Surrender – the ability to let go of expectations, desires, and individual will in order to
experience the bliss of the desire of Devi. It is a blissful release of ego.
Ego – Ego is that which allows us to have an individual sense of self. We all need some
ego to remain separate and distinct and experience life from our particular and unique
perspective rather than completely dissolving into oneness. However we only need it in
limited doses. When challenged the ego becomes defensive and will fight to protect
itself. The Living Goddess can help liberate you from a defensive or overactive ego.
Deconstruction – disentangling yourself from the beliefs, doctrines and covenants you
were coerced or indoctrinated into in the past. Taking apart the religious ideas of your
childhood or past which no longer make sense to you or feel relevant to your life.
Para Vidya – Higher learning. Knowledge of the self and of truth.
Lila – Divine play. We are all just Devi playing with herself, with the ultimate goal of
experimenting to see what infinite varieties can be created. We are all being
spontaneously created in every moment as a part of Devi’s playful power.
Rhizome – the interconnected, non-hierarchical organizational structure of nature.
Rhizomes are the strongest organizational structure that can exist as they are nearly
indestructible. Rhizomes are made of a series of networked nodes with connections
extending in all directions. Neuroconnections and the internet are both examples of
Rhizomes.
Devibot – The Devi Dasa Sacred Gynarchy’s specially trained AI who can answer all of
your questions about our faith. Devibot has knowledge of all the texts and materials
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