I finally did it - I got a tattoo. And I happened to find an amazing tattoo artist in DC to work on me..........totally random, no less. Although - nothing is really EVER random..........
I had the Sanskrit word "svaha" tattooed onto my forearm. Originating in ancient times, the word "Svaha" was originally said when making sacrifices into the sacred fire ("Agni"). Another interpretation is to think of "Svaha" as the personification of an "oblation" or sacrifice. In this way, Svaha is regarded as the female goddess, consort to the Fire God, Agni.
Over the years, and certainly in Jivamukti tradition (thanks to Manorama!), "Svaha" has come to mean making of oneself a sacrifice into the sacred fire, or for God. In other words, it means a total and complete self-offering to God.
My tattoo artist, Tony was awesome and the tattoo place (Jinx Proof) is featured all over in magazines and whatnot. If you feel inspired, go here for your tattoo!
I had the Sanskrit word "svaha" tattooed onto my forearm. Originating in ancient times, the word "Svaha" was originally said when making sacrifices into the sacred fire ("Agni"). Another interpretation is to think of "Svaha" as the personification of an "oblation" or sacrifice. In this way, Svaha is regarded as the female goddess, consort to the Fire God, Agni.
Over the years, and certainly in Jivamukti tradition (thanks to Manorama!), "Svaha" has come to mean making of oneself a sacrifice into the sacred fire, or for God. In other words, it means a total and complete self-offering to God.
My tattoo artist, Tony was awesome and the tattoo place (Jinx Proof) is featured all over in magazines and whatnot. If you feel inspired, go here for your tattoo!
"Started in 1996 by Tim Corun and Karl Hedgepath, Jinx Proof is the place to get tattooed in D.C. It was the first tattoo shop to open in Georgetown, which proved to be a good idea. With an internationally recognized team of artists, you are sure to get exactly what you want, whether it's the Chinese symbol for t-shirt or a full backpiece of your favorite member of Fall Out Boy."
Quite the endorsement indeed.
