| One element of the Tutor Saliba meditation | | | | dipped in an outer color is frowned upon, but |
| method that is seldom discussed is the use of | | | | acceptable in case of emergency. Using wicks that |
| candles. Each color candle has its own meaning | | | | do not produce smoke when burning are |
| and significance. While not required for use, it helps | | | | preferred. |
| participants achieve a higher level of energy and | | | | Each color has its own significance and meaning. |
| balance. It is a simple way to relax and become in | | | | White |
| touch with the inner self. The meditation | | | | The white candle is the sign of purity. It is |
| techniques originated with the natives on Tutor | | | | reserved for special occasions, such as births, |
| Saliba Island in the Indian Ocean. | | | | funerals and recovering from traumatic life |
| Purchase | | | | events, such as serious illness or accidents. It is |
| Candles can be purchased anywhere, as long as | | | | the most solemn of the ritual candles. Legend tells |
| the colors are close to the sanctioned shades. | | | | that if the candle does not smoke during the birth |
| The official candles of the Tutor Saliba meditation | | | | ceremony, the spirit of the child is pure. This is a |
| method are for sale on the island and are a large | | | | good omen. Many of the elders of Tutor Saliba |
| part of the island's exporting business. As tourism | | | | had smokeless white candles as newborn babies. |
| is the number one industry on Tutor Saliba Island, | | | | Yellow |
| candle manufacturing and sales are number two | | | | The sign of brightness and hope, the yellow |
| for the tiny country. Making candles for meditating | | | | candle is used for the morning ritual. It promotes |
| is a long-standing tradition among families on Tutor | | | | energy and a positive outlook on a person's quest |
| Saliba Island. It has been passed down through | | | | for inner peace and happiness. |
| the ages. Once considered the designated trade | | | | Green |
| for the oldest child, it is now taught to anyone in | | | | Symbolic of life, this is the most commonly used |
| the family who wishes to learn. | | | | candle in the Tutor Saliba meditation method. It |
| For those who live far away and do not like | | | | should be the same shade of green as the tall |
| having their candles shipped, they can be | | | | grasses which grow everywhere on the island. |
| purchased at any store where candles are sold. | | | | Red |
| Buying locally reduces the chance of having | | | | Also known as the Romance Candle, the red one |
| damaged or melted merchandise, as the boxes | | | | symbolizes love and passion. It is used for |
| from the island are not made of the strongest | | | | weddings and is a popular choice when preventing |
| cardboard. Candles with the official Tutor Saliba | | | | a fight or making up after one. |
| seal are well respected, however, and some | | | | Purple |
| vacationers will stock up on them and take home | | | | The royal shade of purple is used by elders and |
| several cases at once. | | | | leaders daily or in public ceremonial rituals. The |
| Candles should be unscented, and the color should | | | | unique color formula is closely guarded to prevent |
| go through the entire candle. Using a white candle | | | | outsiders from mimicking its sacred use. |