I like to read on reddit.com/ashtanga. The ashtangi-writers there offer me a great deal of inspiration and motivation and they've taught me a lot. This text below I copied from a post on this forum.
Interpretarion of the Ashtanga Opening Prayer: 1: Vande Gurunam Caranaravinde—I bow to the lotus feet of the gurus -My practice teaches me what I need to know 2: Sandarsita Svatma Sukhava Bodhe—the awakening happiness of one’s own Self revealed -Clear a place inside me where I see things as they are 3: Nih Sreyase Jangalikayamane—Beyond better, acting like the jungle physician -My practice will cure me physically and mentally 4: Samsara Halahala Mohasantyai—pacifying delusion, the poison of Samsara -My practice is a mirror helping me to realize my true self 5: Abahu Purusakaram—taking the form of a man to the shoulders, (and a divine serpent) -I offer my practice to the truth. (The truth is pure or wholesome intention) 6: Sankhacakrasi Dharinam—holding a conch a discus and a sword -I am prepared to listen to what my practice is trying to tell me. Fully present, no concern for time. Cut through the confusion of my mind to find clarity and peace 7: Sahasra Sirasam Svetam—one thousand heads white -There are many different paths but only one destination 8: Pranamami Patanjalim—I salute/bow to Patanjali -I surrender to the practice the gift of yoga knowledge
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