It is a treaty of non-violence ( ahimsa ) with the micro-jungle beneath your mat. While the literal meaning is charming (and practical for outdoor yoga), the esoteric meaning is where the gold lies.
In Yogic anatomy, we have the Kundalini —a dormant, primordial energy visualized as a serpent coiled three and a half times at the base of the spine.
Try it now: Apa Sar-pa, Sar-pa Bha-dram.
Move aside, dear one. Move aside with grace. The auspicious moment is now.
Feel how the tongue flicks like a snake’s tongue? The mantra literally enacts the movement it describes. By speaking of the serpent, you become the serpent—gliding, aware, and slick with the oil of consciousness. You don't need to live in a forest to use this mantra. In fact, you probably need it more than the ancient yogis did. We are surrounded by psychic snakes: notifications, traffic jams, toxic conversations, and self-doubt.
"I mean you no harm. You mean me no harm. Please relocate so we can both be safe."
It is a treaty of non-violence ( ahimsa ) with the micro-jungle beneath your mat. While the literal meaning is charming (and practical for outdoor yoga), the esoteric meaning is where the gold lies.
In Yogic anatomy, we have the Kundalini —a dormant, primordial energy visualized as a serpent coiled three and a half times at the base of the spine. apa sarpa sarpa bhadram
Try it now: Apa Sar-pa, Sar-pa Bha-dram. It is a treaty of non-violence ( ahimsa
Move aside, dear one. Move aside with grace. The auspicious moment is now. Try it now: Apa Sar-pa, Sar-pa Bha-dram
Feel how the tongue flicks like a snake’s tongue? The mantra literally enacts the movement it describes. By speaking of the serpent, you become the serpent—gliding, aware, and slick with the oil of consciousness. You don't need to live in a forest to use this mantra. In fact, you probably need it more than the ancient yogis did. We are surrounded by psychic snakes: notifications, traffic jams, toxic conversations, and self-doubt.
"I mean you no harm. You mean me no harm. Please relocate so we can both be safe."