Why do people sit cross legged?

The QUESTION is:

Why do people sit cross legged when performing any religious ceremonies?
(Unless/Except for people with sitting problems like I have!)

The answer is so simple, I bet you will kick yourself for this ...

Number of reasons:

1 - it is the most comfortable position to be sitting down in. specially if seated properly with up-right posture like they show in Yoga etc.

if you (ladies) sit with bent (folded) legs to the side - as they otherwise do! - there is a greater chance of getting a back ache very soon as you most certainly will need the opposite hand to rest on.

2 - ever tried to get up on the double in any given seated position? seated cross legged is the slowest of all to get up from. this means that when one is sitting down for prayers, one is in no particular rush to get up and go.

3 - ever tried to defend yourself in any given position? the only way to protect oneself seated in this position is thru their hands. but then, your hands are being utilised for prayers. one is therefore relying on God to protect them. [Here, protection is not so much as from the tangible enemies as much from the unruly and unwanted vibes. For example, I look to protect myself from any sad situations. In other words, if and when I come across any sad moments, I ask for strength to remove those sad situations and fill the void with happiness]

4 - to be at someone's feet [God's feet in this instance], one cannot be seated any lower unless one lies down flat on their tummy and that would not be deemed to be a seating position! Sitting comfortably and this low, not in a rush to get away, leaving Him to protect you; the only thing you can do is pray! Pray that He helps you every step of the way...

And you thought the answer would be just a couple of lines!!!!

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