In ancient India, the peacock was a symbol that beauty can overcome evil, as peacocks are able to lure and eat poisonous snakes. As the snake encircles the peacock with closed plumage, the magnificence of the opening its feathers enables the peacock to foil the snake’s attack and ultimately triumph over the venomous creature.
In our own lives, the poisonous snake could be a perceived injustice or an attack from someone else. Internally, we attack ourselves, either allowing ourselves to be small-minded or small-hearted. In each of the peacock’s iridescent and colorful mandala-shaped feathers is a reminder of the magic that by tuning into the beauty of the universe and feeling it resonate inside of us, we are able to overcome both the internal and external demons in our lives.
