Sunday, October 5, 2008

Opening Prayer

English translation of the prayer we say at the beginning of each yoga practice at our shala:

The common soul shines like an emerald on the head of the snake
Which has one thousand types (heads) and is all pervading
With three circles unlimited
King of Snakes -- I pay my respects to you
Manifest in human form
Bearing the ornaments of conch and wool
Having one thousand snow-white heads
I surrender to you Patanjali
I pay respects to the Guru
I pay respects to the Divine Adepts

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