Vritti Model

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Origins of the Model

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Origins of the Model

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The Origins of the Vritti Model lie in Vedic Tradition

In Vedic tradition, the representation of the nine faces of the Great Goddess embodies distinct aspects of the maternal divinity, each with unique characteristics and specific virtues.

This representation offers a stimulating perspective on the personalities depicted in the model. The links between the nine faces of the Goddess and the nine personalities of the Vritti model lie in their attributes and roles.

Shri Brahmacharini embodies virtue, reminiscent of the White Personalities, which value integrity and perfection.

Shri Kushmanda, the One who provides care, evokes the Green Personalities, which are characterised by natural compassion and altruism.

Shri Kalaratri symbolises success, corresponding to the Purple Personalities, focused on success and performance.

Shri Shailaputri aims for higher depths, evoking the sensitivity and introspection of the Red Personalities.

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This convergence between the representation of the nine faces of the Goddess and the nine personalities of the model offers a fascinating insight into how ancient spiritual traditions can influence modern understanding of human psychology.

These archetypes, rooted in beliefs dating back thousands of years, continue to resonate in our contemporary understanding of the various facets of the human personality.

The Nine Faces of the Goddess

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Green⁠

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Shri Kushmanda

The One Who Provides Care

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Purple⁠

Shri Kalaratri

The One Who Guarantees Success

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Red⁠

Shri Shailaputri

The One Who Aims For Higher Depths

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Orange⁠

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Shri Siddhidhatri

The One Who Makes Ignorance Disappear

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Pink⁠

Shri Katyayani

The One Who Brings Peace Of Mind

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Blue⁠

Shri Mahagauri

The One Who Eliminates Suffering

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Grey⁠

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Shri Skandamata

The One Who Bestows Power

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Yellow⁠

Shri Chandraghanta

The One Who Bestows Benevolence

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White⁠

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Shri Brahmacharini

The One Who Bestows Virtue

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A Selective Bibliography

Covering the comprehensive study of personality:

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Erikson, E. H. (1950). Childhood and Society. New York: W.W. Norton & Company.

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Maslow, A. H. (1954). Motivation and Personality. New York: Harper & Row.

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Patanjali (circa 400 BCE). The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Transl. by Edwin F. Bryant (2009). New York: North Point Press.

Riso, D. R., & Hudson, R. (1996). Personality Types: Using the Enneagram for Self-Discovery. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

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Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi (2012). Journey within, the final steps to Self realization. Bombay: Ritana Books.

Spinoza, B. (1677). Ethics. Transl. by Edwin Curley (1994). London: Penguin Classics.

Wagner, J. (2010). The Enneagram Spectrum of Personality Styles: An Introductory Guide. Portland, OR: Metamorphous Press.

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