Guest guest Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Question from Mandakini:I would like to know the origin of the yajno pavitham and the number of threads. Thank youSwamiji's response:There are nine threads, which stand for the nine qualities that should be demonstrated by a Knower of God: Peace, compassion, purifying austerities, inner and outer purity, patience and forgiveness, the relentless pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, applying wisdom, the relentless pursuit of self realization.It comes from Vedic times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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