Guru Gita

Guru Gita 3/ 142-144 Oh Devi, now I should tell you the places of japa to gain sidhi Sea shore, river side, and Vishnu-Shiva temples In Shakthi and all good temples and cow sheds  Under Vat tree or gooseberry tree, brindavan or Hermitage Holy places and where pure spiritual practice done There self restraint yogi start Guru gita japa in silence to get a wish. Shiva told Parvathi… the places chose for the recitation of Gurugita is also important oh Devi. Shiva- Vishnu- Shakthi or similar renowned temples, cow sheds, under Vat or gooseberry tree, Hermitage, place where divine spiritual practice is performed are good for gaining sidhi or to get a wish.  One day a cobra appeared near the ashram where young Shri Yogananda was with his Guru and other disciples were staying.  It was a four foot long, it's hood was angrily expanded as it raced towers us.  "My guru gave a welcoming chuckle, as though to a child. I was beside myself with consternation to see Master engage in a rhythmical clapping of hands." He was entertaining the dread visitor. I remained absolutely quiet with fervent prayers I could muster. The serpent very close to my guru, was now motionless, seemingly magnetized by his caressing attitude. The frightful hood gradually contracted; the snake slithered between Master's feet and disappeared into the bushes."  A yogi can control even a wild snake at will.