What is the significance of Sashtang Namaskar

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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SASHTANGA NAMASKAR:- • A sashtang namaskar is a type of namaskar in which all angas(body parts) touch the ground. • As such, this type of namaskara is also called dandakara namaskaram , uddanda namaskara ,etc. • The word danda means stick . • The dandakara namaskaram is one which in which the person simply lies on the ground like a fallen stick. • This is done because a fallen stick symbolizes 'helplessness', • i.e it is a way of conveying to the Lord that you are as helpless as a fallen stick have taken his refuge. • It is a symbol of sharanagati in the Lord's feet. • This namaskara is also a form of destruction of ego. When we fall from a standing position, we get injured. • Even in a seated position one can get injured. • But look at the sashtanga namaskar position. • The is no possibility of a person falling at all hence no question of injury. • As the height increases, the fall becomes more severe. • The fate of one in high position is also similar. • If he does wrong, slips and falls, he is unable to even get up – that is recover to the high position. • http://spiritualsadhana.com/question/...

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