Observation #13 : Getting a new light on the meditative position and props
imagining a meditative posture and one immediately imagines a white bearded yogi/sadhu purush sitting in a straight posture, in sukhasana or padmasana, with hands on knees and a Y shaped stick and a kamandaluby the side!
as per the meditation practices followed, pranayama by far seems the only activity to be labelled as meditation as well apart from naama japa.
While meditation then the logical explanation of kamandalu is to sip small amounts of water as throat may get dry with the chanting and meditation activity.
The Y Shaped stick is a mystery. as the stick is shown used by sadhus while holding the japa counting beaded maala. logically, this Y shaped stick is not required just to hold the mala as it doesnt make a difference in counting ease even if mala is held in hand rested on Y Stick or wrist is rested on the knees.
One Logical Explanation as further : Pranayama kriya has anulom-vilom/Naadi Shodhan kriya as a prominant kriya and to be done as slowly as possible for long durations. This involves alternate closing and opening of nostrils for which the hand doing this is require to be holding the nose for long times. the Y Stick is perfect for supporting the hand holding the nose by the elbow. hence it is the prop used to enable person to do the anulom-nilom/naadi shodhan kriyaas for long times.
Another relevation for the posture of meditation as well
it is required that the spine be perfectly straight while doing the kriyas, Non Erect spine may result in unexpected results and hence of utmost importance. the hands if kept straight (without bending) reach till the knees. Typically the wrists rest on the knees.
So When a person slouches, or relaxes or bends, the wrists of the straight hands would slide down the knees. This would be an indication to sit up straight and improve on your posture.
imagining a meditative posture and one immediately imagines a white bearded yogi/sadhu purush sitting in a straight posture, in sukhasana or padmasana, with hands on knees and a Y shaped stick and a kamandaluby the side!
as per the meditation practices followed, pranayama by far seems the only activity to be labelled as meditation as well apart from naama japa.
While meditation then the logical explanation of kamandalu is to sip small amounts of water as throat may get dry with the chanting and meditation activity.
The Y Shaped stick is a mystery. as the stick is shown used by sadhus while holding the japa counting beaded maala. logically, this Y shaped stick is not required just to hold the mala as it doesnt make a difference in counting ease even if mala is held in hand rested on Y Stick or wrist is rested on the knees.
One Logical Explanation as further : Pranayama kriya has anulom-vilom/Naadi Shodhan kriya as a prominant kriya and to be done as slowly as possible for long durations. This involves alternate closing and opening of nostrils for which the hand doing this is require to be holding the nose for long times. the Y Stick is perfect for supporting the hand holding the nose by the elbow. hence it is the prop used to enable person to do the anulom-nilom/naadi shodhan kriyaas for long times.
Another relevation for the posture of meditation as well
it is required that the spine be perfectly straight while doing the kriyas, Non Erect spine may result in unexpected results and hence of utmost importance. the hands if kept straight (without bending) reach till the knees. Typically the wrists rest on the knees.
So When a person slouches, or relaxes or bends, the wrists of the straight hands would slide down the knees. This would be an indication to sit up straight and improve on your posture.
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