Dear cecil,
I read somewhere that giving eagle to elderly
people is considered auspicious as it symbolizes long life but the other book says that it is inauspicious to keep eagle inside that house since they are considered predatory birds so what is the truth. Thanks.

Dear Anon,
1. A `popular' painting is an eagle perched on a pine tree.
This is considered a suitable gift for an elderly person:
1.1. the eagle represents strength.
1.2. the pine tree represents longevity.
2. Thus the significance of the painting is symbolic of strength and longevity for the elderly.
3. Given the above combined significance, it should not be considered inauspicious to keep `an eagle' inside that house because it is a predatory bird.
Thus, with many books comes various opinions and on the final analysis, each of us have to form our own judgements.
In my opinion, such a painting, with its combined significiance should not be considered inauspicious.
In Europe or in Christianity, the Eagle is a symbol of ascension or a symbol of victory.
It is also sacred to Zeus and is commonly used by the Roman legions.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

Quote

On 5/10/00 11:07:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
I read somewhere that giving
eagle to elderly
people is considered
auspicious as it symbolizes
long life but the other book
says that it is inauspicious
to keep eagle inside that
house since they are
considered predatory birds so
what is the truth. Thanks.