In order to intimidate or scare, ghosts sometimes take on the form of animals. << Previous Next >> Common Ghost with the face of a lion A seeker saw this ghost on the day of a sacrificial fire performed for protection of seekers of SSRF from negative energies in an SSRF Ashram in India. She felt that it was trying to scare her. Common Ghost with the face of a cat This ghost was trying to scare a seeker by opening its mouth in a threatening way. Common Ghost in the form of an eagle This ghost appeared in front of a seeker who was reciting Holy verses (shlokas) in praise of Lord Rama, a Superior Deity. It was completely covered with feathers. Its eyes were striking. When it came closer it appeared even more terrifying. Common Ghost in the form of a crab This ghost appeared like a crab with a large head, very big eyes and teeth. It had whiskers and thousands of very small feet. It appeared to be walking towards the seeker. She was trying to run away from it in terror. Demon (Rākshas) in the form of a donkey Common Ghost in the form of a pig This ghost appeared with the face of a pig. In the beginning it appeared intimidating. Later it became mild and folded its hands in the gesture of paying obeisance.
