376--Q&A WITH SWAMIJI--GG Verse 137 and Asans

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Question from Chris:

I wonder if you could explain this verse for me, For instance, I do

not understand why sitting on a cloth will produce affliction, and

sitting on wood produces no fruit.Thank you so much.

 

Swamiji's response :

If the asana is too flimsy or too hard we will contemplate the pain in

our backside rather than the love of the Guru.

 

Question from Henny:

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?

 

Swamiji's response :

Also sacrifice, giving up our animalism, our animalistic tendencies.

Also the skin will provide optimum insulation between us and the earth.

 

Question from Sherri/Kalia :

The next several verses (138 onwards) of the Guru Gita 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...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.

 

Swamiji's response :

If there a is specific type of support that one needs, that subject

should be consulted with the Guru, rather than randomly changing

colors and directions.