Apa Sarpa Sarpa Bhadram -

"Apa sarpa, sarpa bhadram."

Try it now: Apa Sar-pa, Sar-pa Bha-dram. apa sarpa sarpa bhadram

In Yogic anatomy, we have the Kundalini —a dormant, primordial energy visualized as a serpent coiled three and a half times at the base of the spine. "Apa sarpa, sarpa bhadram

In ancient India, yogis often meditated in forests, caves, or open fields. The ground was home to many creatures: ants, scorpions, and snakes. Before placing their body down into deep stillness (where they would be unaware of their physical surroundings), the yogi would chant this mantra. It was a vibration sent into the earth to say: The ground was home to many creatures: ants,

There are moments in spiritual practice—or even in a quiet scroll through social media—when a certain phrase stops you cold. It might be the rhythm, the alliteration, or the sheer mystery of the words. For me, that phrase was "Apa Sarpa Sarpa Bhadram."

"I mean you no harm. You mean me no harm. Please relocate so we can both be safe."