Savitri
A Legend and a Symbol

Chapter 66The Animal World · Spider

Book 5. Part Two: The Opening of the Inner Senses · Section Three: Symbols

The image of the spider in the Upanishads is used for the Brahman creating the world out of itself, dwelling in it and withdrawing it into itself. But what matters in a symbol is what it means for you. It may mean for you success or successful formations.