The Dēvas are indeed the principal components of the universe. Not on a simple linear projection, but on a computational-like warp where the most essential elements are selected. This is discussed in the Brihadāranyaka Upanishad where the 33 Viswēdēvas are consecutively reduced.https://twitter.com/Plinz/status/999157547453042689 …
The value of metaphors consists in explaining something that is difficult to fully understand via something that is impossible to understand, yes? If the regression of principal components gives us trouble, our insight may improve by placing them on the genitals of a water plant!
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While we might debate the value of particular metaphors, i find doing it with respect and dignity for age old cultures is a best practice. Further, replacing something hard to understand with something impossible can be a very productive position, see Dada https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dada
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I respectfully disagree. My null hypothesis is that cultural narratives tend to point at some truth, but the degree of venerabilitous demeanor of their proponents is not proportional to insight, but to the degree of effort that has to go into hypnotizing the disciples.
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