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  Monday, 15 January 2024
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Hello! I wonder if it's necessary to bow your head when praying the Pater Noster. Thanks.
3 months ago
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#30317
Accepted Answer
You continue repeating the prayer in your pace for the whole hour, keeping the mind silent and focused on the current line.

Jesus himself said this prayer, shouldn't it be perfect by default?

Yes, but our understanding, and the understanding of the medieval translators were perhaps not perfect. Additionally, the way we would formulate phrases have changed since the prayer was formulated and later translated. It is important to focus on the intended meaning and not to be distracted by formulations.

https://glorian.org/connect/blog/pater-noster-our-father:
Kabbalistic Interpretation
"Our Father [Πτα - Ptah], who art in heavens. Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our supersubstantial bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. And don't let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one [the Ego]. For thine is Malkuth, Geburah and Hod for ever and ever. Amen."
3 months ago
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#30286
We cannot comment on the head, but we recommend to cross your arms over your chest (right hand over the left) while praying.
3 months ago
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#30317
Accepted Answer
You continue repeating the prayer in your pace for the whole hour, keeping the mind silent and focused on the current line.

Jesus himself said this prayer, shouldn't it be perfect by default?

Yes, but our understanding, and the understanding of the medieval translators were perhaps not perfect. Additionally, the way we would formulate phrases have changed since the prayer was formulated and later translated. It is important to focus on the intended meaning and not to be distracted by formulations.

https://glorian.org/connect/blog/pater-noster-our-father:
Kabbalistic Interpretation
"Our Father [Πτα - Ptah], who art in heavens. Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our supersubstantial bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. And don't let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one [the Ego]. For thine is Malkuth, Geburah and Hod for ever and ever. Amen."
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