Meditation cushion hand embellished by VKG artisans depicting Vrindavan creepers and flowers. The cushion is 16" in total diameter, with the embellished center panel measuring 10" in diameter. Note: Opting to avoid the added expense and shipping weight associated with sending cushions pre-stuffed from India, VKG offers these cushions unstuffed only. Please scroll down for a list of online sellers of buckwheat hull and kapok, the most popular fillings for meditation cushions (you should need 5-6 lbs buckwheat hull or about 2-3 lbs of kapok. The natural beauty of Vrindavan is often detailed in stories about Krishna's life and lush flowers and creepers often help set the scene for Krishna's meetings with his consort Radha in the forests of Vrindavan. Certain gopis (milkmaids) called sakhis help facilitate Krishna and Radha's illicit meetings in the forest. Each sakhi has a special talent that she uses to make the couple's time together as enjoyable as possible. Making an allusion to the flowers and creepers of Vrindavan, Swami Sivananda had this to say about the sakhis' service to Radha and Krishna: A Sakhi does not yearn to play with Krishna all by herself. She feels a keener delight in contriving Krishna's dalliance with Radha. Radha is indeed the wish-yielding Creeper, Kalpalata, of the love of Krishna. The Sakhis are the leaves flowers, and shoots of the creeper. If the nectar of dalliance with Krishna waters the creeper, the leaves, etc., take delight in it million times more than if they themselves had been watered. Contact us for wholesale prices and don't forget that custom designs are available! About buckwheat hull filling (from the Monastery Store): "A cushion filled with buckwheat hulls is more versatile than one filled with kapok since it can shift more easily to accommodate body contours. Over time, the hulls may crumble a bit and additional hulls can be added to maintain the height." Buy 5 -6 pounds. Buckwheat hull online retailers: Birkett Mills, NY USA (scroll to bottom of page) Zafu Designs, USA Many Moons, Victoria, BC Canada About kapok filling (from the Monastery Store): Less expensive. "Initially quite firm and overfilled to allow for compression with use. A break-in period is needed before it becomes comfortable. Additional kapok may be added as required." Buy 2 -3 pounds. Kapok online retailers: the Monastery Store, USA Zafu Designs, USA
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