I present an argument that Sai Vikhë is one of the janyati that can be associated with paradoxes. Sai Vikhë is known as the janya of discord and strife in her 'shadow' aspect. At the same time, she is known as the defender of Déa's children against the forces of the Dark Queen, the patroness of healers (especially surgeons), and the janya of vitality. She is associated with the classical element of fire. Sai Vikhë has a lot of parallels with Loki. It may be one of the reasons why I am fond of her.
Sai Vikhë is a complex janya. She is also a stern janya and associated with the Age of Iron, the period of lowest descent from complete harmony with Déa's music. During the Age of Iron, conflict is more wide spread and discord is prevalent. It would seem that this period that is ruled by this janya is a time where there is complete separation from the harmony of Déa's will and her song. This perception can lead one to despair. It is good to remember that Sai Vikhë is part of Déa and a bearer of the Bright Mother's light. As such, she can (and does) lead us back to Déa.
Sai Vikhë may be the janya of strife, but there is more than one form of striving. She may be the janya of warfare, but there is more than one form of warfare. Sai Vikhë is a janya of paradox. She brings discord but that discord ultimately leads to harmony. Some may be so bold to say that Sai Vikhë is the janya who is the guardian of the victory of good health as our bodies wage internal war against illnesses. She is the heat of the fever that burns away the sickness within us even as it endangers us.
Though Sai Vikhë may seem to frown upon the whole of creation when she comes bearing her sword and spear, her presence is not a punishment upon creation. She comes to drive away the servants of the Dark Queen and lead us to victory in our struggle against our false selves. She comes to anneal our spirits so that we might be purified and strengthened through our trials and tribulations. Let us remember, when troubles come, she is always willing to let us hide behind her shield-wall as she engages the ones who seek to do us evil.
Blessed is Sai Vikhë and holy is her name, for she is a face of Déa.
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