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Tuesday Aug 23, 2005
Sanskrit on Skin
Sanskrit is an ancient Indian language. Some scholars refer to it as the mother of tongues, claiming that Latin is derived from it, and therefore all Indo - European Languages. It’s used by healers and yogis of different traditions to harness energy or Prana in the form of mantras or chanted sounds such as AUM or SO - HUM. This particular tat. found here, displays the Gayatri mantra, written in its native form. The Gayatri mantra is one of if not the oldest written prayers. The premise of the prayer is the wish for all beings to be enlightened. The most interesting feature of the tattoo is the symbolism of the bumblebee. It is said that if you follow all of the known laws of physics, it’s impossible for a bumblebee to fly. However the limitations of science should not confound our faith in the greater universe.
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