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lingam

In Hinduism, the phallic emblem of the god Shiva, the yoni being the female equivalent.



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A Lacanian interpretation might be tempting here as linga has a primary designation of 'sign' (of which language is the primary exemplum) and a secondary designation of 'phallus', particularly the 'phallic' icon of Shiva.
Self and text: towards a comparative theology of the self by Flood, Gavin / Cross Currents
Only Westerners see a linga and think "phallus"; Hindus see only Shiva.
Sex and mysticism by Gotz, Ignacio L. / Cross Currents
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