Gorakhnath and the Kanphata Yogis c5.87
Gorakhnāth and the Kānphaṭa Yogīs c5.87
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c5.87
Both Āughars and Yogīs of the sect wear a *janeo*, or sacred thread, which is made by certain members of the order, who are taught the art. It is not made by all Yogīs nor by Brāhmans. The thread is spun from black sheep’s wool² and consists of nine strands. It is worn around the neck.