Are you aware of Spiritual Insect?
I was not aware of this term.
When I noticed this insect quietly sitting on a leaf, I was surprised by its size because I had never seen a black ant of this size.
Immediately my attention drew towards its forelegs which are too large for a black ant to possess.
Its head was a triangle in shape and now I knew that I am dealing a praying Mantis.
A quick internet search about black Mantis leads me to Odontomantis planiceps, which is otherwise known as Asian Ant Mantis.
In the juvenile stage it resembles a black ant, hence the name Ant Mantis.
It turns to green colour in its 4th stage of development.
Why Mantis are popular as a spiritual insect?
The predator waits motionless with its large forelegs folded like a hand in prayer.
The very appearance gives a feeling that the insect is in deep meditation.
Seeing this insect is said to bring good luck or bad luck depending on the culture of people.
Does Mantis Cannibalize?
Scientists estimate that Mantis cannibalize their mates 25% of the time.
Females are said to bite and eat the male’s head during mating or after mating and you will be surprised to note that the male will complete the process of mating without the head.
Scientists are unable to give us a perfect reason.
Based on Vedic Science, SYMPTOMS OF KALIYUGA includes human beings resorting to cannibalism.
Any message?
Praying Mantis never worry about a secure life with plenty of food.
It’s confident that it prayed.
“No one can pray and worry at the same time” Max Lucado
Whereas we humans pray and worry at the same time!!
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I learned a lot about this insect today. Wow!
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Thank yoy my friend.
In Christianity if you come across a praying Mantis , it represents piety and that Angels are watching over you.
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Terrific close up for this week 😀 😀
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Thank you Cee Neuner
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Great thoughts for the small insect Interesting faces as well. Good stuff
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Just Laugh. Forget the other details
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Wonderful macro, Philo. I love the details in your post. I had no idea!! Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you Pattimoed.
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Congratulations! I featured this post on CMMC for the week.
I sure hope you are having a great week.
https://ceenphotography.com/2021/10/13/cmmc-october-color-oranges-and-or-light-green/
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Thank you Cee Neuner.
You are ever kind and always encouraging and also inspiring us with your brilliant and many times clever photo challenges.
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You are so welcome 😀
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The prayer
a mantra
of uncertainty
to escape
the magician
seeks his students
who incorporate his teaching
To pray means to think
worry about one’s own
the soul supplies you with the inner nourishment
it is our job
to interpret
what the soul and in the dream has to say
Thanks for your thoughts
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So beautifully you expressed Prayer Mantra….praying Mantis.
My entire post you summarised so beautifully.
Thank you Gamma Hans
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We adore our gods
We have forgotten
that all the gods
from the great mother
in the tabernacle of the soul
by giving birth
out of the soul
to live in us
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Beautifully penned in simple language.
Yes mother’s Role is unique.
Thank you my friend
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