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The journey continues across the extraordinary and picturesque landscape of Tibet… next up is Saga and the majestic Lake Manasarovar!
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Sadhguru: Right from my childhood, I have heard many stories about how yakshas, ganas and devas came from somewhere else and took away this princess, got married to that person, this happened, that happened – all kinds of stories. I enjoy them, I appreciate them, but believing them is not in me. I never believed a word of it, but I gathered a rich accumulation of stories within me from various sources because I like the nature of the stories. I like the imagination behind them. But when I went to Manasarovar, for the first time I saw things happening there that I never ever believed possible. Slowly, I'm beginning to wonder if all these stories could actually be true...
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Remnants of the
Tethys Sea
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Geologists believe that about 225 million years ago, the Tethys Sea separated India from the Asian continent and 200 million years ago, the Indian sub-continent started moving northwards away from Australia! Then around 40 to 50 million years ago, India collided with Asia and the northward movement slowed down. This collision along with the associated tectonic movement gave rise to the mighty Himalayas.
The Himalayas at the same time became the source of all water for the Asia continent and Lake Manasarovar is believed to be a remnant of the Tethys Sea! What was an ocean is now the world’s highest freshwater lake fed by the glaciers of the Kailash region.
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| Buddha’s Conception |
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Some Buddhists relate Lake Manasarovar with Anotatta Lake. It is said that Lord Buddha was conceived at this very lake, as stated in the legends... Lord Buddha’s mother was brought to Manasarovar and as she bathed in the sacred waters, her body was purified.
Later she saw a white elephant racing towards her from Mount Kailash, and it was at that time that Lord Buddha entered her womb.
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| PREPARATION TIPS |
| Immunity-Boosting Drinks |
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Here are some super healthy immunity boosting drink recipes to try!
- Hot Lime
A recipe that has been around for many generations and is a well-known traditional elixir.
- Nilavembu Kashayam
A medicinal drink taken before food to boost immunity. It can be ordered online at Isha Shoppe and is sure to be available at your local Siddha or Ayurvedic pharmacy.
- Sukku Coffee
A hot non-caffeinated beverage that offers an array of health benefits, from aiding digestion and soothing a sore throat to relieving nausea, bloating and other common ailments. Also known as a popular coffee substitute.
- A Time-Tested Herbal Decoction from Sadhguru’s Grandmother
This delicious immune boosting drink has worked well for generations of people in fighting respiratory infections.
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Inviting ripple of the
Blue waters hold intrigues
Of unfathomable sort.
It’s profound depths have
been flirting with me but
I remained aloof to
its wooing not knowing
if I can grasp what is
hidden in its pristine blue
or could become absorbed
into its allure and depths.
The tease of the unknown
is magnetic, but am I dealing
with the Unknown or the Unknowable.
—Sadhguru
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| Isha Sacred Walks |
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Isha is not a tour company, yet we offer these sojourns with the intention of providing you the opportunity to experience these sacred places in their true depth and dimension.
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