Guru Yoga > Visualizing the Principal

Question 1

How do we visualize the principal?

Answer 1

Basis Guru Heruka’s body symbolize the various parts of Heruka’s mandala.
- his two legs symbolize the wind mandala
- the triangle at his secret place symbolizes the fire mandala
- his round belly symbolizes the water mandala
- his square-shaped chest symbolizes the earth mandala
- his spine symbolizes Mount Meru
- the 32 channels at his crown symbolize the lotus
- the trunk of his body symbolize the celestial mansion

• his actual white and red indestructible drop appears as Heruka and Vajravarahi