But there is another serpent:
We do not need to kill the snake. We do not need to destroy our thoughts. We just need to ask them, with respect and firmness, to move aside so that something more beautiful (stillness, peace, Bhadram ) can take the stage.
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
At first listen, it sounds like a spell from an ancient forest. The hissing repetition of "Sarpa" (snake) evokes the image of a cobra gliding through the grass. But when you crack open the Sanskrit lexicon, you find that this isn't a curse or a magical charm. It is, in fact, one of the most profound mantras of permission and boundary-setting in the yogic tradition.
So the next time you roll out your yoga mat, or close your eyes to meditate, or even walk into a stressful meeting, whisper to the serpents inside and outside of you: But there is another serpent: We do not
"I mean you no harm. You mean me no harm. Please relocate so we can both be safe."
Move aside, dear one. Move aside with grace. The auspicious moment is now. In Yogic anatomy, we have the Kundalini —a
Try it now: Apa Sar-pa, Sar-pa Bha-dram.