GG Verse 138 - Guru Gita : seated upon a blanket brings the attainment of all

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, Kali Kali

<kaliananda_saraswati> wrote:

> The instructions on the seat continues -verse 138

> Jai Guru ki jai!!

______

 

Dearest Kalia,

 

I would like to know more about the quality of the blanket, such as

thickness and material recommended by our Gurus. Can some of the

senior devotees share any instruction they have received? I have been

told that wool is a good material. Must it be a thick wool blanket or

could it be a white wool pachoda for instance, if used only for an

asan? The lighter asan is better for travel, but a thicker blanket

provides more comfort and indeed can hold more energy.

 

If I may jump ahead, the next several verses are related and deal

with color and directions to face when practicing. I have a lingering

question regarding the qualities that may be enhanced by the various

colors and directions faced...would you ask the following of Swamiji?

 

"If one has a real need for support in more than one area, should the

disciple rotate through colors of asan and directions faced or is

there some other instruction? I recollect discussion of this in the

past but remember not being totally sated. Thank you Swamiji for your

overwhelming generosity."

 

Lastly Kalia, for our discussion, I was drawn to a think wool blanket

last year, it is charcoal gray with some red and green trim strips. I

had thought to place it under my white asan for both comfort and

because it is more substantial in terms of holding energy, but have

hesitated for some time because I was unclear of the potential

effects of the colors.

 

Thank you. OM, Sherri

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Dear Kalia,

 

the verses about the seat are beyond my understanding. I am eager to

learn what merit there is in sitting on a dead animal's skin. Is the

animal symbolic of certain attributes like swiftness or courage?

 

with love,

Henny

 

 

 

, Kali Kali

<kaliananda_saraswati> wrote:

> Dear friends,

>

> The instructions on the seat continues -

>

> "By reciting while sitting upon a black deer skin brings the

attainment of wisdom, and upon a tiger skin, self-realization. Upon a

seat of kusha grass brings the attainment of wisdom, and upon a

blanket brings the attainment of all."

>

>

> Nanda, is there any discussion by Maa and/or Swamiji that you can

share with us regarding the seat?

>

> Everyone is welcomed to share any thoughts or knowledge which they

might have.

>

> Jai Guru ki jai!!

>

>

>

>

>

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Kalia said :

> Nanda, is there any discussion by Maa and/or Swamiji that you can

share with us regarding the seat?

 

 

Dear Kalia,

At this point I dont have anything to share. I have forwarded all the

questions to Swamiji regarding Asan and will post on it as soon as I

hear from Him.

 

Thanks and love

Nanda

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Pranams.

KaliaNanda <chandimaakijai > wrote:

Kalia said :> Nanda, is there any discussion by Maa and/or Swamiji

that you can share with us regarding the seat?Dear Kalia,At this

point I dont have anything to share. I have forwarded all the

questions to Swamiji regarding Asan and will post on it as soon as I

hear from Him.Thanks and loveNanda

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Thanks for your response. I really cannot say much on the asan

because I do not know. It will be interesting to hear if others have

anything to say on the colours in your blanket but for me, I would

want to be sure before using it as part of the asan.

I will forward your questions (including checking on the coloured blanket) for Swamiji's response.

Jai Guru!

sadumaa <sadumaa > wrote:

, Kali Kali

<kaliananda_saraswati> wrote:> The instructions on the seat

continues -verse 138> Jai Guru ki

jai!!______Dearest Kalia,I would

like to know more about the quality of the blanket, such as thickness

and material recommended by our Gurus. Can some of the senior devotees

share any instruction they have received? I have been told that wool

is a good material. Must it be a thick wool blanket or could it be a

white wool pachoda for instance, if used only for an asan? The

lighter asan is better for travel, but a thicker blanket provides

more comfort and indeed can hold more energy.If I may jump ahead, the

next several verses are related and deal with color and directions to

face when practicing. I have a lingering

question regarding the qualities that may be enhanced by the various

colors and directions faced...would you ask the following of Swamiji?

"If one has a real need for support in more than one area, should the

disciple rotate through colors of asan and directions faced or is

there some other instruction? I recollect discussion of this in the

past but remember not being totally sated. Thank you Swamiji for your

overwhelming generosity."Lastly Kalia, for our discussion, I was drawn

to a think wool blanket last year, it is charcoal gray with some red

and green trim strips. I had thought to place it under my white asan

for both comfort and because it is more substantial in terms of

holding energy, but have hesitated for some time because I was

unclear of the potential effects of the colors.Thank you. OM,

SherriDo You

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Our questions have been answered in posts 12775 and 12780.

Jai Maasadumaa <sadumaa > wrote:

, Kali Kali

<kaliananda_saraswati> wrote:> The instructions on the seat

continues -verse 138> Jai Guru ki

jai!!______Dearest Kalia,I would

like to know more about the quality of the blanket, such as thickness

and material recommended by our Gurus. Can some of the senior devotees

share any instruction they have received? I have been told that wool

is a good material. Must it be a thick wool blanket or could it be a

white wool pachoda for instance, if used only for an asan? The

lighter asan is better for travel, but a thicker blanket provides

more comfort and indeed can hold more energy.If I may jump ahead, the

next several verses are related and deal with color and directions to

face when practicing. I have a lingering

question regarding the qualities that may be enhanced by the various

colors and directions faced...would you ask the following of Swamiji?

"If one has a real need for support in more than one area, should the

disciple rotate through colors of asan and directions faced or is

there some other instruction? I recollect discussion of this in the

past but remember not being totally sated. Thank you Swamiji for your

overwhelming generosity."Lastly Kalia, for our discussion, I was drawn

to a think wool blanket last year, it is charcoal gray with some red

and green trim strips. I had thought to place it under my white asan

for both comfort and because it is more substantial in terms of

holding energy, but have hesitated for some time because I was

unclear of the potential effects of the colors.Thank you. OM, Sherri

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