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Swami Ramaraaja Stone's life long goal...

has been to achieve an empowered and yet comforting presence like 'the Buddha of Compassion' mixed with the mystical understandings of the Hindu Yogis and the mysticism/teachings of Jesus Christ. Her quote below is a similar rendition of the Dali Lama's some decades ago and is as follows...

"I will Liberate those not Liberated, I will release those not released, I will relieve those un-relieved and set living beings in Nirvana. I am like the reflection of the moon on water. When you see me attempting to live in integrity and my own personal truth, you see yourself."

Swami Ramaraaja Stone

Tattoos over Swami Stone's hands means...

Over the two hands it states...."Healing for the sake of Great Lord Shiva (God), willingly motivated by Love". The symbols above the sentence in Sanskrit is 'in the presence of monks' and the lines going up are 'the straight narrow spiritual path' on each hand and each foot. On Swami Stone's feet there is a declaration of 'treading in the footsteps' of the same, so in these final tattoos on her hands she is declaring to the world that she is here for the purpose of 'healing those' whom she comes into contact with who desire or require it in order to fulfill their life purpose or to be able to live their lives fully, joyfully and happily.

The word 'God' here applies to the 'one God' or 'Lord' of all creation and is non specific of any religion or creed. The word or description 'Shiva' is used here because in the Hindu faith the 'relationship' between God and man is indicative of a 'marriage' and a sacred union or 'yoking' which is the meaning of the word 'Yoga'. A 'Yogi' or a 'Yogini' are the partner of 'God' or 'Lord' and explains why yogi's are very devout in their path of Spirituality because they view themselves as being in a 'union' with God or Lord like unto a 'marriage'.

Over Swami Stone's two feet it states...."Treading in the footsteps of Great Lord Shiva (God), willingly motivated by Love". The symbols above the sentence in Sanskrit is 'in the presence of monks' and the lines going up are 'the straight narrow spiritual path' on each hand and each foot. By 'treading in the footsteps' of the beloved or 'God' Swami Stone has completely yeilded her physical body, mind or mental faculties and spiritual vital force or soul to the path of fulfilling God's will or leadings throughout her life while walking on this earth. This is indicative of the calling of becoming a 'Swami', though She has been on this path in varying degrees since the age of eight when she was given a 'vision' that she was here on earth for that purpose alone.

Tattoo on Swami Stone's forearm...

"OM" Tibetan Om designed and drawn by Swami Ramaraaja Stone.

Below it is the Arabic for word/letters for 'God'. This tattoo is located on her inner left forearm.

Tattoo on Swami Stone's Back...

This is a prayer in the Sanskrit language of Swami Stone's upper left back for God to care for her and her family. The prayer also asks for prosperity, protection and happiness.

Tattoo on Swami Stone's Bicep means...

Sanskrit writing which says "Doorway to the all pervading presence of God here on Earth right now". This tattoo's meaning was the driving inspiration of Swami Ramaraaja's book 'Going Clear, Doorway to the Divine' 2009. According to Swami Stone, we are all potential 'doorways' to the spirit of God to minister to one another here on earth when we clear away mind clutter, depression, anxiety and by finding our true calling in life or 'dharma'. We can become a vessel for the spirit of God's indwelling power and perfection based upon many different religious texts including that of Christianity or of Jesus Christ teachings.

Swami Stone, a Yogini, has chosen to be the embodiment of Parvati of the Hindu faith (The word 'Stone' means 'Parvati in Sanskrit), the wife of Shiva who can also be defined as the one main 'God' or 'Lord' indicative in all religions, though they may go by many different names. The name Shiva simply means 'God' or 'Lord'. Swami Stone believes that we as human beings can be devoted to God, the Mother God or the Lord through a spiritual marriage and still be in relationships with others though the main commitment and life is dedicated to God. Swami Stone has been a devotee of God since she was eight years of age. (Going Clear, Doorway to the Divine', 2009, Stone/SR).

Tattoo on Swami Stone's back means...

"Tiger in the Temple, Temple in the Tiger. Lakshmi, Narayang, Shiva and Shakti". The meaning of this tattoo is for the symbolic purpose of yielding oneself to being a living temple for God's indwelling force and spirit. The"'Tiger is in the Temple and the Temple is 'in' the Tiger".

A Mayan Temple base lies at the bottom of this tattoo because Swami Stone is a shamanic healer and teacher in her expression of Vedantic and Taoist spirituality. She feels a great connection with the tribes of North and South America, possibly because she is part Native American Indian. She also feels a great connection with the nomadic tribes of East Asia. Shamans, or 'tribal healers and educators', are indigenous to all countries and religions. There are also five symbols for the Buddha around the Tiger. Five is the numerological value of 'Christ Consciousness' or the Buddha/Christ nature.

The Tiger is significant because it denotes a protective force around those who wear it and Swami Stone is a Tiger in the Eastern Chinese astrology. The upper Yantra above the tiger's head is a prayer of protection which is very popular with the Cambodian Buddhist Monks. Swami Stone does not see herself as following just one religion or creed, but her beliefs and practices encompass all religious thought around the world and is the reason why she designed her tattoos with symbolism from many paths and belief systems.

The tattoo on Swami's forearm:

When Swami was initiated in 1997 she was named 'Rama'. In Hinduism there was a King named Lord Rama. It has been confirmed by many psychics that this information is in fact correct. In the decision to honor that theory, she had a tattoo of Lord Rama put on her right forearm.

The tattoo on Swami's forearm:

Above is Shiva and Nandi the Bull of heaven. The Bull, Nandi has been said to be so much the 'embodiment' of Shiva (God) that he sits at the door of heaven guarding it. Swami is not only the Taurus in an April birth, but she is also called Abd-Allah, which is Arabic for 'The Slave of God, or Allah'.