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Program Guidelines

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Material required for the program

Material you can arrange from your surroundings

At least 4 - 6 handfuls of soil. Can be taken from a place
where people are not wal king around much, like from a
garden or park. (Alternative: potting soil from a plant
nursery or purchased online.)

Two medium-sized open bowls of copper or any

metal/ceramic material (avoid plastic)

1 liter of water

Lamp
An oil lamp

Cotton wick (You can buy it or make it by

rol ling a piece of cotton wool)

Plant-based oil (ghee or sesame oil are

preferred, otherwise any plant-based oils)

Alternative to lamp: vegan cand le (without animal-derived

ingredients)

Optional: Fresh Tulsi or holy basil (3 - 5 leaves) - for

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Material which
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Yogabe sent from Isha Yoga Center
Abhaya Sutra: Abhaya literal ly means “without fear”,
Sutra means “thread”. The Pancha Bhuta Kriya includes
an initiation with Abhaya Sutra, a thread special ly
consecrated to remove doubt and fear.
Alternative: White cotton thread dipped in
turmeric paste (turmeric powder mixed with a
little water)

Vastram: This black shawl is a consecrated cloth that

makes you more receptive to the process.
Alternative: If unavailable,skip this step.

Bhoomi: Two grain-sized bhoomi (processed earth) that

have gone through a special preparation. This is safe for
consumption.
Alternative: Take the same quantity of soil
from a place where people are not wal king
around much, such as from a garden or plant
nursery.

Vibhuti: Consecrated ash which has been kept in the

energized space of Dhyanalinga for a certain period of
time.
Alternative: If unavailable, skip this step.

An Image of Dhyanalinga: An Image of Dhyanalinga: The

Dhyana linga is a powerful and unique energy form
consecrated by Sad hguru for the ultimate wel l being of an
individual. The image is a significant aspect of the Pancha
Bhuta Kriya and hel ps in making the presence of
Dhyanalinga more accessible to you.
Alternative: You can use any image of
Dhyanalinga

Preparation before the Program

Preparatory Sadhana
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Sad hguru has created a simple Preparatory Sad hana for you to
enhance your receptivity to Pancha Bhuta Kriya which wil l happen on
March 1st and get maximum benefit from it.

You can start the Preparatory Sad hana from February 26th or earlier.

Chanting 12 cycles of Yoga Yoga Yogeshwaraya chant,

preferably during the sand hya kalas.

Being in touch with the Elements

Earth - Gardening or wal king barefoot on the
soil for around 30 minutes a day.

Water - Storing and drinking water from a

copper vessel.

Wind - Exposure to wind for 10 - 15 minutes a

day.

Fire - Lighting an oil lamp and bowing down to

it.

Space - Bowing down to the sky three times a

day - after sunrise, after the sun crosses 30
degrees, and after sunset.

Recommendations

Please avoid alcohol, intoxicants and cigarettes during the

program.

Clothing: During the preparation and the program, it is

recommended to wear loose fitting white clothes,
preferably made of cotton or other natural fibres.

Diet: Sad hguru has guided us to increase the amount of

natural and raw foods our diet. You can experiment by
introducing 40% raw food into your diet at least 7 days
before the program. Sad hguru has spoken about this in
detail in this video.
 Here are some natural and wholesome recipes you can
experiment with
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Ash Gourd- Pomegranate Salad

Carrot-Apple-Date Salad

Cooling Ash Gourd Juice

Cucumber-Moong Salad

Groundnut-Banana Shake

9 Epic Salad Ideas

Preparation on the day of the Program

Guidelines for the day of the program

Clothing: It is recommended to wear loose fitting white
clothes, preferably made of cotton or other natural fibres.
Also keep 2 old towels handy.

Privacy: Ensure you are in a private space where you wil l

not be disturbed.

Seating: It is ideal that you sit on the floor; however, for

the purpose of this program, avoid sitting directly on your
carpet or any upholstered surfaces of your home.You can
sit on a yoga mat or an old rug.

Ambiance: Keep an oil lamp lit next to you during al l

sessions.

Attendance: After each session, we wil l be discussing the

preparatory aspects for the next one, so it is important
that you attend al l sessions in sequence to make the most
of this program.

You wil l need to be on an empty stomach for al l the

sessions. This means, there must a gap of

4 hours after a ful l meal

2 and a half hours after a snack

 1 and a half hours after a beverage like coffee
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Those of you, who for medical reasons, are not able to maintain an
empty stomach can have this concoction before the session

Boil some water with 5 peppercorns

Wait for the water to become lukewarm

Add a teaspoon of honey to it and consume it.

Day wise Checklist for the Program

All other sessions

A lit oil lamp

Empty stomach.

Prepare the fol lowing items

Keep some soil/mud/clay in any bowl next to
you

A glass of water (not for drinking)

2 old towels

For Pancha Bhuta Kirya

A lit oil lamp

Keep the items from the Pancha Bhuta Kriya Kit ready for
Session 8.
Dhyanalinga Image on a white cloth

Vibhuti

Abhaya Sutra

Vastram

Bhoomi
 Tulsi or holy basil (3 - 5 leaves )

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