WHO WAS ASTARTE? PHOENICIANS AND BUDDHISM.

🌀 Astarte's name holds the secret Phoenician Spiral of Buddhism;

In Phoenician, Astarte is known as Asta-ratnam—the pluralised jewel constellation, a memory map. She is not a goddess of love and war; she is the trace of duality, the vessel of paradox. Her name echoes the jewel constellation, the Eight Jewels of Buddha.

The Greeks encoded her as Eta (Η)—the eighth letter, the breath of expansion. Eta becomes H, and in Phoenician, H is not a sound—it is a glyph of cosmic unfolding. It spirals into YAH-VAH, the breath-name of divine expansion—not a deity, but a rhythm.
Thus, Astaratna = Eta = H = Expansion = YAH-VAH. The eight jewels are not static—they expand. They are not moral rules; they are cosmic imprints.

Goddess of Storm or Buddhism?

🔮 Following the Oirign of Asta-Ratnam Mapping

By tracing Astarte’s name and symbolism back through Sanskrit and across traditions, we’re uncovering how ancient wisdom is encrypted not just in words, but in the very images and metaphors cultures use to speak about transcendence.

Each jewel, each flower, each myth—an invitation to decipher and remember.

Astarte’s name, Astaratnam, is known today as the  Eight Jewels of Buddhism.
Forget what the scholars say—this is not a mistranslation or coincidence. When knowledge was stolen from the Phoenician, across Mesopotamia, it evolved into a meaning of desires. Astarte is Buddhism, carried forward under many names, but always with the same pulse

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- Astaratnam — the pluralised jewel constellation, a memory map.
- Astara — the prefix of star, breath, and transmission.
- Ratna — jewel, but also rhythm, encoded resonance.

THE PHOENICIANS:

The constellation was symbolic geometry—eight traces of morality, encoded across cultures. But instead of transmission, it became a spectacle. Instead of rhythm, it became mythic bait.

Asta-ratnam became Astarte, not as Jewel of morality but as an icon of lust, war, and fertility. The eight jewels were never meant to seduce or dominate; they were meant to shimmer, to guide, to help us remember. But the world mistook the code of morals for power and recast her as a witch, temptress, or deity. That’s not reverence—it’s distortion.

📜 Astaratna: The Eight Jewels of Moral Transmission.

Astaratna, derived from astan (eight) and ratna (jewel), is more than a Sanskrit compound—it is a scroll of eight hymns, each a moral principle encoded in rhythm. These verses are not commandments—they are imprints, each one a facet of ethical resonance. The eight jewels shimmer as:

1. Compassion: In Buddhism, it is called The Precious Parasol (Chatra = Student of Ra, Light). Symbolises protection from harmful forces and spiritual defilements. Represents shielding from the heat of ignorance.

2. Truthfulness: The White Conch Shell (Shankha = the path of breath, Sonic Tone: The Frequency of Transmission)
- Embodies the sound of the Dharma, awakening beings from ignorance.
- Its right-turning spiral mirrors the motion of the sun and galaxies, symbolising cosmic harmony.

3. Restraint: The Two Golden Fish (Matsya)
- Represent happiness, fertility, overcoming obstacles, or achieving liberation. Freedom from the ocean of suffering (samsara). - Symbolise spontaneous movement and the ability to swim freely through the waters of existence.

4. Generosity: The Knot of Eternity (Shrivatsa or Endless Knot), the endless or eternal knot symbolises the interconnectedness of all things, the infinite cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara), and the infinite wisdom and compassion. Encodes interdependence, endless wisdom, and the unity of all phenomena. Represents the non-dual nature of reality, where time and space dissolve into pure awareness.

5. Presence: The Vase of Great Treasures (Kalasha). The horn of Amalthea, a cup, a chalice—all move like a horn. It is U-DA—the primordial curve: the letter U, the horn, the vessel—all one shape, all one function. To the Phoenicians, it wasn’t just a letter—it was a receiver, a resonator, a field shaper. The chalice curves to hold, the horn flares to transmit, and the U spirals to conduct. Symbolises spiritual abundance, longevity, and fulfilment. Often depicted overflowing with jewels, it represents the inexhaustible wealth of the Dharma.

6. Courage: The Victory Banner (Dhvaja = freedom of the spirit) - Signifies triumph over ignorance, fear, and negativity. - Represents the attainment of enlightenment and the victory of wisdom over illusion.

7. Wisdom: The Lotus Flower (Padma = origin of logic). Grows from mud yet remains unstained, symbolising the transcendent nature of the awakened mind. Embodies purity, spiritual unfolding, and non-attachment.

8. Joy: The Eight-Spoked Wheel (Dharmachakra = origin of the eye of Ra)
- Represents the Noble Eightfold Path and the turning of the Dharma.
- Symbolises cosmic order, spiritual discipline, and the path to liberation.

These symbols are not static—they are living signs, each one an imprint of enlightenment.

You cannot cross a Bridge Once You collapse it...

When the "bridge to moral codes" collapses—meaning a society loses its shared ethical standards—it leads to a breakdown in trust, social cohesion, and stability, ultimately threatening the society's functioning. The moral codes (like the Astaratna) act as the invisible infrastructure that allows large groups of people to cooperate. When this structure fails, the consequences are severe, affecting the individual, the community, and political life.

 

The Phoenicians left behind codes—not to bind you, but to guide you. These moral codes weren’t meant to be broken, but lived. They were inscribed so you could flourish within a healthy environment. Why did they leave them? So that Earth would remain Earth—not collapse into emptiness, not dissolve into space.

 

Consequences of Collapsed Moral Codes

• Erosion of Trust and Cooperation

• Widespread Dishonesty: When a shared moral code that values truth is lost, everyday dishonesty becomes normalised, extending from small, personal lies to large-scale fraud.
• Breakdown of Social Contracts:

  People assume others are operating purely out of self-interest with no shared commitment to fairness. This makes cooperation on collective goals (like public projects or civic duties) nearly impossible.

  
  
  
• Rise of Hyper-Individualism:

  The societal emphasis shifts aggressively to "me first," leading to the belief that personal success, status, or gain justifies any means, entirely undervaluing collective responsibility.

  
  
  

2. Increase in Conflict and SufferingIncreased

• Violence and Crime:

  With a weakened internal moral compass and less fear of social disapproval, destructive behaviours like violence, abusive conduct, and bullying increase. The restraint provided by ethical principles is removed.

  
  
  
• Moral Injury:

  On an individual level, being forced to act in ways that violate one's core moral values (or witnessing others do so without consequence) can cause deep psychological distress, anger, and alienation, often referred to as "moral injury."

  
  
  
• Social Polarization:

  Without a shared set of fundamental values, communities fracture into increasingly hostile groups (echo chambers), making compromise and civil discourse impossible.

  
  
  

3. Institutional and Societal Decay

• Normalization of Deviance:

  Society progressively "defines deviancy down," meaning behaviours once considered unacceptable gradually become tolerated, accepted, or even celebrated, continually lowering the ethical bar.

  
  
  
• Corruption:

  In professional and political spheres, the collapse of moral standards leads to unchecked corruption, as accountability and integrity are replaced by transactional thinking and a pursuit of power at any cost.

  
  
  
• Decline in Quality of Life:

  The overall effect is a deterioration of societal institutions, including family bonds, political processes, and workplace ethics, which ultimately degrades the general quality of life and makes long-term problem-solving (like addressing climate change or large-scale poverty) much harder.

  
  
  

Moral codes, therefore, are not abstract suggestions—they are the invisible architecture of civilization. They are the essential, practical rules that uphold social cohesion and allow humanity to dwell in a state of relative peace, dignity, and shared prosperity.