A "GARBO" is an
earthen pot with holes all around and "Light"
within which signifies knowledge.
The word Garbo seems to have originated
from the word "Garbha Deep", meaning
a Light in the inner sanctum of the temple.
In the villages of Gujarat, the Garbo
is placed in the center and brightly dressed ladies
move around it singing and and playing a dance form
called Garba.
The concept of Garbo is related to
microcosm (smaller analysis ) and macrocosm
( larger analysis).
Microcosm : An earthen pot with holes,
through which a flickering light shines through is
similar to the human body (an earthen pot) with inner
light of god within.
Macrocosm : The Universe of ours
is as an earthen pot and light (Sun, Sakti) energy
of the supreme reality shining through.
Moving around a circle in a Garbo,
indicate the never-ending cycle of creation,
maintenance and destruction
phases of supreme reality. So now you know what you'll
depict when dancing the Garba!
