Guest guest Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Also if the answer is lion and/or tiger, are other cats like leopard, puma, etc just as good? I've read that these were used because they are poor conductors of electricity, so they soak up and retain the sadhu's shakti from His/Her Tapas, instead of letting it disperse into the Earth. I know I saw quite a few older, strong sadhus in India with various types of tiger/leopard skin. Lastly, (sorry for the long multi-part question), does the skin have to be new and unused (such as previously used as a rug, etc), to be good and appropriate, or will it become purified and charged over time? Is there a ritual to cleanse and charge it initially?Thanks and Pranams. Swamiji's response:In the Guru Gita there are different types of asans listed for different types of sadhana. All siddhis can be attained using a white woolen blanket. The use of other skins, especially endangered species, comes from a different time and a different circumstance. A skin previously used for another purpose can become purified by the intention and the intense and prolonged sadhana of an experienced sadhu. The mantras for purification are included in the Advanced Shiva Puja Book: asanasya ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Perfect! I knew that all can be obtained with each, but figured each had its own special effect. I would never dream of using a new one, unless it had been obtained from a tiger that died of natural causes, like in a zoo, but an old vintage one was appealing to me. I just wanted to know if you had any experience with the difference between a tiger, lion and other cat like a California Puma. Thanks and Jai Maa! Surya - Nanda Thursday, April 13, 2006 12:12 PM 554--Q&A WITH SWAMIJI- Asan Question from Surya:Swamiji Maharaj,In your experience, is there a most superior type of asana seat/rug/skin, such as tiger skin, lion skin, deer skin, sheep skin, etc or are certain types more appropriate for certain types of sadhanas/tapas? Is there a best color for these skins as well? Or is a combination the best, such as combining kusa grass with deer skin? Also if the answer is lion and/or tiger, are other cats like leopard, puma, etc just as good? I've read that these were used because they are poor conductors of electricity, so they soak up and retain the sadhu's shakti from His/Her Tapas, instead of letting it disperse into the Earth. I know I saw quite a few older, strong sadhus in India with various types of tiger/leopard skin. Lastly, (sorry for the long multi-part question), does the skin have to be new and unused (such as previously used as a rug, etc), to be good and appropriate, or will it become purified and charged over time? Is there a ritual to cleanse and charge it initially?Thanks and Pranams. Swamiji's response:In the Guru Gita there are different types of asans listed for different types of sadhana. All siddhis can be attained using a white woolen blanket. The use of other skins, especially endangered species, comes from a different time and a different circumstance. A skin previously used for another purpose can become purified by the intention and the intense and prolonged sadhana of an experienced sadhu. The mantras for purification are included in the Advanced Shiva Puja Book: asanasya ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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