Bangle Inspirition
Swami Sri Yukteswar
Sri Yukteswar intuitively created the Astrological Bangle made of pure gold, silver, and copper. He recommended the bangles for everyone as general protection from karmic events.
Paramhansa Yogananda
Yogananda popularized the Astrological Bangle of his guru Sri Yukteswar in his book the Autobiography of a yogi.
Yogananda & Sri Yukteswar Discuss Need for Bangle in Autobiography of a Yogi
“Then, dear Master, why do you want me to wear an astrological bangle?” I [Yogananda] ventured this question after a long silence, during which I had tried to assimilate Sri Yukteswar’s noble exposition.
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“It is only when a traveler has reached his goal that he is justified in discarding his maps. During the journey, he takes advantage of any convenient shortcut. The ancient rishis discovered many ways to curtail the period of man’s exile in delusion. There are certain mechanical features in the law of karma which can be skillfully adjusted by the fingers of wisdom.
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“All human ills arise from some transgression of universal law. The scriptures point out that man must satisfy the laws of nature, while not discrediting the divine omnipotence. He should say: ‘Lord, I trust in Thee, and know Thou canst help me, but I too will do my best to undo any wrong I have done.’ By a number of means by prayer, by will power, by yoga meditation, by consultation with saints, by use of astrological bangles the adverse effects of past wrongs can be minimized or nullified.
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“Just as a house can be fitted with a copper rod to absorb the shock of lightning, so the bodily temple can be benefited by various protective measures. Ages ago our yogis discovered that pure metals emit an astral light which is powerfully counteractive to negative pulls of the planets. Subtle electrical and magnetic radiations are constantly circulating in the universe; when a man’s body is being aided, he does not know it; when it is being disintegrated, he is still in ignorance. Can he do anything about it?
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“This problem received attention from our rishis; they found helpful not only a combination of metals, but also of plants and most effective of all faultless jewels of not less than two carats. The preventive uses of astrology have seldom been seriously studied outside of India. One little-known fact is that the proper jewels, metals, or plant preparations are valueless unless the required weight is secured, and unless these remedial agents are worn next to the skin.”
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“Sir, of course I shall take your advice and get a bangle. I am intrigued at the thought of outwitting a planet!”
“For general purposes I counsel the use of an armlet made of gold, silver, and copper.”
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From Chapter 16: “Outwitting the Stars” in Autobiography of a Yogi
Swami Kriyananda on Astrological Bangles
Swami Kriyananda was a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda and founder of Ananda Sangha
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“All things are made of vibrations, and have their own magnetic properties. Certain pure gems and minerals emit radiations that are beneficial to the body of man. One such “bangle” made of gold, silver, and copper was recommended by Sri Yoganandaji for general use. He said that this bangle had more than physical value. (I remember his advising a disciple, who was prone to having accidents, to obtain and wear one of these bangles.)”
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“A number of people who own these bangles have told me that, during times of physical illness (and, perhaps, of mental depression), their bangles have become so hot on one arm that they had to move them onto the other. I myself have felt a person’s bangle when he said that it felt hot. It was, in fact, much hotter than the arm itself–so hot that it almost hurt my fingers to hold it.”
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—Swami Kriyananda in The Art & Science of Raja Yoga