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the state of deep sleep (su su‚hupti hupti). Jagat (jaggatt) Var: Synon: Sense: ‘Pertaining to things such as insentient objects, including the world and the universe.’ The presence of buddhi (intellect + ego) makes the difference between sentience and insentience. Jågrat (jahg-gratt) Var: Jaagrat Synon: Jågara Sense: ‘Partial waking; being in a subtle state before actual waking;’ (although generally used as the waking state). Jågrat Avasthå (jahg-gratt avas-tah) Var: Jaagrat avasthaa Synon: Jågara Sense: ‘The waking state:’ normal daily consciousness. Jågrat grat-svapna jahg-gratt-svap-na) (jahg Var: Synon: Sense: ‘Day-dreaming or fanciful imagining.’ Jahnavi (jah-nah-vi) Var: Synon: Jane¨, yajnopavita Sense: ‘The Sacred Thread’— the string worn by the three upper class ‘twice-born’ castes (Brahmins or Brahmanas) after the ceremony of investiture (upanayana-samskara) at the age of seven or eight. 300
It is made up of three twisted cotton strands, representing the three major nadis and the psychic current that opens the third eye; also the holy trinity Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, and various other esoteric threesomes according to different authorities. Each strand is also made up of another three strands, making the esoteric number nine, which represents the Changeless Absolute—Brahman. There are three knots in the thread, representing the three psychic ‘knots’ (granthis granthis) within sushumna nadi, which must be pierced before kundalini is fully awakened and enlightenment can occur. The thread is worn over the left shoulder, running across the chest to the waist on the right side and diagonally across the back. It indicates that the wearer (theoretically) follows the virtuous Vedic code of behaviour. The study of the Vedas (the path of jñåna or wisdom) is believed to be assisted by wearing this thread, which is said to control and enhance the functioning of the Surya Nadi or ‘sun channel’ breath, flowing in the right nostril. As a sash across the chest of a king or general creates a sense of command, the mental effect of sensing this slender cotton ‘sash’ is intended to create a spiritual sense of command, which is essential for the path of jñåna. Thus the jahnavi or jane¨ is treated with the utmost respect. When squatting for excretion, for example, it must be kept undefiled by draping it over the right ear. It is only when performing rituals such as Pith Tarpana (ancestor worship) that the thread is worn over the opposite (right) shoulder to the left waist. Most Shaivite sannyåsins discard the thread as a sign of renouncing the world and caste, although one may see a fair number who do still retain it. Vaishnavas tend to retain it as a reminder of religious vows and contend that it should not be dispensed with until final illumination. 301
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Page 66: Bib: Refs: 1 Kena Upanishad—Comme

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