Guest guest Posted November 28, 2002 Report Share Posted November 28, 2002 , Oz Yogi <l08aum> wrote: > > Also from the same site is > > http://www.chennaionline.com/specials/aavani/articles/tcloser.asp > > The significance of the sacred thread > > The sacred thread consists of three strands, joined by a knot known as Brahmagranthi or the knot of Brahma. The three strands symbolise the Hindu trinity - Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. There are various interpretations of the three strands to represent many of the other triads like Mahasarasvati, Mahalakshmi and Mahakali. Or the three qualities known as sattva, rajas and tamas; past, present and the future; the three states - wakefulness, dream and deep sleep. Some even say that it represents the three dimensions known as heaven (swarga), earth (martyaloka) and nether regions (patala). > > But the most important meaning of the three strands is ida, pingala and susumna nadi, through which the kundalini energy manifests as prana and consciousness, says Sadguru Sant Keshavadas. Yajno-pavita means `thread of sacrifice.' That is so called because it symbolises the sacrifice of ego, says Sadguru Sant Keshavadas. ************************* In the Jewish and Christian traditions we say: A CORD OF THREE STRANDS IS NOT EASILY BROKEN.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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