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The Cross
The Cross as a Symbol of Salvation

The cross is a cube (6 faced three-dimensional object that has
same length, width, height of any unit value) unfolded. There
on the horizontal bar and three on the vertical bar make 4+3=7
units. These represent esoteric symbols of the Universe.
Four is the symbol of matter, which requires spirit (3) the abstract triangle, to quit its
one-dimensional quality, and spread across the matter thus forming three-dimensional
space, in order that the Universe should manifest intelligibly. This is achieved by the
The foundation stone of a church is prepared in the form of a cube to signify its importance
related to a cross.

The number 3 (male) and 4 (female) represent spirit and matter; their union is the emblem
line is vertical; the differential matter line is horizontal, the two forming the cross. The former
3 are invisible and the latter 4 are visible. This is why all the matter in the universe when
analyzed scientifically reduces to 4 elements viz. Carbon, oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen.

1.    The Pagoda of Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna was built in the form of a cross.
2.    The cross was used in Egypt as a protecting talisman and a symbol of saving power.
Satan is actually chained and bound to the cross.

Thor is said to smite the head of the serpent with his hammer in the form of Swastika or four
footed cross.
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