Gorakhnath and the Kanphata Yogis c5.55
Gorakhnāth and the Kānphaṭa Yogīs c5.55
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c5.55
Rings are made of various substances. The rule seems to be that the initiate first wears rings of clay. A legend relates how Gorakhnāth cut holes, three inches long, in Bhartri’s ears and inserted ear-rings of clay. Some Yogīs continue to wear earthen rings. But, since these are easily broken, others of more durable substances are usually substituted. The element of value also enters into the use of more substantial rings.