One of the Lojong slogans comes to mind when speaking of phenomena :
Be a child of illusion.
BUt the dynamic of samasara and the battle between Jealous Gods is why we have protectors.
The protector principle and dwelling between the interstices of chance is right on the front burner these days.
OK, I get it. That makes perfect sense.
That has never been an aspect of the Dharma I studied, was encouraged to study or had conversations about. I guess I heard enough to know just what you’re talking about though. :)
Those upper realms have always seemed like beings and places that exist somewhere else but I think I see now why that is not the case. Could not be the case.