In the realm of timeless symbols, Phanes emerges as a profound emblem of non-duality. This primordial deity, with wings of an eagle and cloven feet, merges the masculine and feminine, the celestial and the terrestrial, embodying the unity of all existence. Encircled by serpents, Phanes holds an egg ablaze with transformative flames, representing the cyclical nature of the cosmos—birth, death, and rebirth.
Phanes, whose very name suggests bringing to light, stands not just as a deity but as a concept, a metaphor for the emergence of consciousness. The serpents that crown and embrace Phanes signify wisdom and the eternal cycle of life, while the fiery egg hints at the boundless potential within every moment of creation.
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Non-dual Self 