Meaning of “BhringaRaja”

Do you ever wonder why we’re here on earth? I’ve asked the universe that question for many years and have received the same answer in various forms. One of those forms was this legend from ancient India:

A sage named Bhringi traveled to Mount Kailash to worship God (Shiva). He turned his back on the Goddess—literally—as he prepared to walk in a circle around God in worship. The Goddess (Shakti) warned Bhringi that she and God were two aspects of one light. She sat on God’s lap. Enraged, Bhringi turned himself into a bee and tried to fly directly into God’s ear. Before he could reach his goal, Bhringi fell to the floor, a lifeless carcass. Bhringi saw the light, but too late. Shiva-Shakti brought him back to life in a human body so he could pursue his mission as a teacher. But his body needed much healing.

This story shows that the purpose of life is to learn to live in right relationship with Nature at the same time we pursue our soul’s unique mission. Our bodies are microcosms of Nature, so we’ve got to learn to take good care of ourselves! The Goddess is the deification of Nature, so we’ve got to work with Her generative, healing power. Nature’s power is known as Shakti, life force energy, prana, chi, and Spirit.

There are many ways to invite the healing power and wisdom of Nature into our lives. I specialize in breathing techniques and other practices that will help you do just that. Once you establish the healing routines and practices that are right for your unique constitution, health will follow.

How will you know you’re following your soul’s true path? You’ll start to experience joy! Joy of being in a body, and joy of experiencing direct connection with all of life.

Bhringaraja literally means “ruler of Bhringi.” The name and its story remind us to follow the wisdom of Nature in all things. Bhringaraja is also translated as “ruler of the bee.” The bhringaraja flower is treasured in ayurveda for its ability to calm the mind, nourish the hair, and attract bees.