From the Garland of Guru's Sayings Translated by WHO

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Verse 121.

 

That auspicious and immortal Reality which

remains over as the residue,

when the individual (false) is cremated in the fire of Illumination,

is the real meaning of the " holy ash, (vibhuti). "

 

Verse 11.

 

What is in use among Saivas as " holy ash " is

a symbol of the Self;

 

This idea is recommended for remembrance in the use of the

holy ash.

 

These verses are from the book,

Muraganar's Guru--Ramana--Vachana--Mala translated by " Who, "

published by Sri Ramanasramam.