Why is Adimaya referred to as kumari ?
Shakti (Divine Energy) not associated with any Deities is Kumari. An example ofsuch a Deity is Kanyakumari.
Who is Adishakti ?
‘Shakti’ (Divine Energy) isthe attribute inherent in every object, which is necessary forits functioning and which does not exist independent of it.
Why a specific Name of Shri Vishnu is used for a specific task ?
Vishṇusahasranam is a famous stotra (A hymn of praise) of Shri Vishṇu. Amidst recitation of these thousand Names, Shri Vishṇu is ritualistically worshipped with an offering of tulsi (Holy basil) leaves or lotus flowers.
Narayan – The Principle from which the world was created
Narayan is a Deity from the post-Rugveda period. The word Narayaṇ is derived from ‘nar’ which means Apa (Absolute Water) and ‘ayan’ which means location.
Parashuram – confluence of Kshatratej and Brahmatej
Parashuram is 6th incarnation of Shri Vishnu. Sage Jamadagni (of the Bhrugu dynasty) and Reṇuka were the parents of Parashuram. Reṇuka was the daughter of a Kshatriya (Warrior).
Why is Shri Vishnu called as foremost Guru ?
God created the universe through the five Deities (Principles)- Prajapati, Brahma, Shiva, Shri Vishnu and Meenakshi. These five Deities have all the characteristics of God besides their own.
Why are tulsi leaves offered to Shri Vishnu ?
Tulsi is a sacred plant. The plant grows to a height of 3-4 feet. There are two varieties of tulsi – black (Shrikrushṇa)and white. This plant has vertical springs which bear racemes.
Why is Shaligram worshipped ritualistically ?
Shaligram is a sacred stone, a symbol of ShriVishṇu. Situated 300 miles from Pashupatinath in Nepal is a place called Muktanath.
Pronouncing 24 specific Names of Shri Vishnu during achaman
While commencing any auspicious act, even before the worship of ShriGaṇesh, the priest asks the worshipper to perform achaman. During achaman, 24 Names of ShriVishṇu are pronounced.
Sankashtnashan Stotra
Pranamya shirasa Devam Gauriputram Vinayakam |
Bhaktavasam smarenityam aayuh: kamartha siddhye