Atma Svarupa Mahadeva

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. Sadhguru looks at the methods of preparing vibhuti, how it should be used and where it must be applied on the body. Sadhguru: There are many aspects to the usage of vibhuti or sacred ash. First of all, it is a great medium to transfer or transmit energy, and it has an ability to help direct and control the energy body. Apart from that, there is a symbolic significance to applying it on the body. It is a constant reminder of the mortal nature of life – it is like you are always wearing mortality on your body. Normally, yogis use the ash that they pick up from the cremation grounds as vibhuti. If this ash cannot be used, the next alternative is to use cow dung. There are other substances used but the basic material, the body of it, is cow dung. If even this ash cannot be used, the next alternative is to make it of rice husk. This is indicative that the body is not the core substance, it is just the husk. Why do we use sacred ash? Un...

By Swami Vibhooti Saraswati Bhasma or vibhooti is the sacred ash from the dhuni or fire of a yogi or avadhoota, or from the sacrificial fire or yajna, where special wood, ghee, herbs, grains and other auspicious and purifying items are offered in worship along with mantras. It is believed that bhasma destroys sins (paap), and that it links us with the divine. It is called ‘bhasma’ because it has the power to consume all evils. Any matter, broken up through the process of fire is reduced to its ‘bhasmic’ form, which is infinitely more refined and pure than the original matter, devoid as it is of all impurities niranjan. The grossness of matter obscures the subtle essence inherent within it, just as wood hides fire and milk conceals butter and cheese, but when it is burnt (or churned in the case of milk) only the pure essence remains. Similarly, the great heat of tapasya an...

JAPAM Japa, is the constant repetition of a sacred word, syllable, name, phrase, prayer, or mantra to bring the mind into a state of heightened concentration, stability, and devotion. It is a popular, ancient practice which is mentioned in several Hindu scriptures as the best sacrifice, and which is believed to be purifying and transformative. The repetition of God’s name is a common practice among many religions. Japam is considered a shortened and heightened form of personal prayer or sacrifice. Words have the power to change your thinking and state of mind. They can distract your mind from problems and worries and offer you a temporary relief from stress and anxiety. If you constantly remember or repeat a word or a phrase, it can greatly influence your thinking and change your behavior and attitude. Modern psychology recognizes the importance of positive affirmations. Japa is an ancient practice, which is based upon a similar principle. Both acknowledge the import...

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The Gāyatrī , also known as the Sāvitrī mantra , is a highly revered mantra from the Rig Veda ( Mandala 3 .62.10), dedicated to Savitr , the sun deity. Gāyatrī is the name of the Vedic meter in which the verse is composed. [1] Its recitation is traditionally preceded by oṃ and the formula bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ , known as the mahāvyāhṛti , or "great (mystical) utterance". Vishvamitra is said to have created the Gayatri mantra. The main mantra appears in the hymn RV 3 .62.10. During its recitation, the hymn is preceded by oṃ ( ॐ ) and the formula bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ ( भूर् भुवः स्वः ). This prefixing of the mantra proper is described in the Taittiriya Aranyaka (2.11.1-8), which states that it should be chanted with the syllable oṃ , followed by the three Vyahrtis and the Gayatri verse. Whereas i gāyatrī mantra specifies three pāda s of eight syllables each, the text of the verse as preserved in the Samhita is one short, seven instead of eight. Metrical restoration...