MAITUANA RITUAL MAITUAN1.TXT *********************************************************************** 1. YOGI AND YOGINI BATHES OR SHOWERS SEPARATELY. STEP INTO THE SHOWER AND GET THE WATER TEMPTURE COMFORTABLE. LET THE WATER RUN ALL OVER THEN CHANT; AUM NAMAH SHIVIA LET THIS RUNNING WATER PURIFY AND RECTIFY ME. LET THIS RUNNING WATER BALANCE ALL MY ENERGIES. 2. TURN AROUND THREE TIMES CLOCKWISE WITH THE WATER SPRAYING ALL OVER OVER YOU, THEN CHANT; AUM-SHANTI-SHANTI-SHANTI 3. DRY OFF AND PUT YOUR ROBE ON. 4. GO INTO THE TEMPLE/BEDROOM. 5. HOLD HANDS WITH YOUR PARTNER AND CHANT THREE TIMES; AUM AH HUM VAJRA GURU PEMA SIDDI HUM [This mantra simultaneously attracts protective forces of God, earthly wisdom, psychic power. and evokes sexual power.] A garland of red and white flowers is donned as a form of protective talisman and symbolic ornament; and a *kappu* or PURE SILVER CIRCULAR BRACELET is placed around the right upper arm or wrist. The symbolism of both garland and bracelet is that of being 'bound for the duration' to/of ...... for ....... While the costumes and ornaments are being donned, the Yogi/Yogini should recite continuously a 'protective mantra' an excellent one being ???? Once the ritual preparations are complete, the practishnor lights the (sacred fire) candles and insence on the altar. (offers the herbs or materials to the fire, inhaling the scent deeply as it rises. Then he/she should inhale with short, deep gasps,) Before the ritual love act commences, the Yogi honors the Yogini as Sakthi personified, and anoints her body in order to honor and lift her, assisting her to truly manifest her inner Goddess nature. The Yogini similarly anoints her Yogi, honoring him as Siva. Each must maintain complete concentration during the anointing, truly visualizing the divine nature of oneSelf and one's partner. [enabling the couple to climb Mt. Meru to its peak.] The Yogini stands or reclines; the Yogi chants mantra in praise of (Uma/Kali/)SHAKTI, keeping his mind firmly focused on the fact that his Yogini *is* (Uma/Kali/) SHAKTI. He then; applies oil of Jasmine, to her hands, first the left, then the right. Next, applies oil of keora or patchouli, to her throat, neck, and cheeks, first left then right. next, applies Essence of amber or hina musk, to her breasts, first left then right. (next, applies by smoothing Valerian extract through her hair.) next, applies, Natural musk to her pubic mound and the area around the vulva Next, applies sandalwood oil with light, full-palm strokes to her inner thighs finally, her feet are anointed with pure essence of saffron. The Yogi then stands or reclines; the Yogini chanting mantras in praise of Siva, the Supreme Yogi, focusing on the Yogi as Lord, Master, Lover. AUM NAMA SHIVIA The Yogini uses *only* sandalwood, in oil or paste form, and applies it, to the Yogi's forehead, next, to his throat and neck, next, to the chest, right pectoral first, then left. next, to his solar plexus, rousing the inner sun/power / masculine energy next, to the shaft of his Lingam, next, to his upper arms: first the right, then the left. next, to his inner thighs: right, then left, next, to his hands, right then left; finally, to his feet, right, then left. ADD NASTA HERE................... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ AT the end of the ritual, sattwic incenses and perfumes should be offered and applied, restoring the Temple or ritual-place to full harmony. More about scent and its importance in ritual: when the body/mind/ spirit is balanced and in harmony, it is said that the pores of the skin exude a subtle but delightful fragrance. Realized Yogis and Yoginis are said to have a naturally fragrant 'aura' which symbolizes their spiritual state. The entire custom of garlanding oneSelf, one's teacher, or a respected friend, is that of acknowledging the spirituality inherent in the Self or other; of acknowledging the 'deity within.' [in this case, a similar natural musky scent or synthetic *may* be substituted.] SWAHA! SWAHA! SWAHA! AUM SWAHA! SWAHA AUM! *****************************************************************************