Showing reverence is a practice that is impressed upon us since childhood. Whether offering prayers with folded hands, performing a sashtang namaskar, or bowing before Saints and elders, each gesture carries deep meaning.
A person praying for spiritual gain surrenders more than a person praying with worldly expectations, & is able to access more of God’s grace.
Since times immemorial, lamps have been given an extraordinary repute of respect, honour and faith. Today our lives are illuminated by various modern lighting equipment. However, these equipment still do not have the radiance of an oil lamp.
Every act should be performed as paying obeisance (as spiritual practice), so that an impression of humility is imprinted on the mind of the individual.
Marriage means blending of Principles of Deity Shiva in the form of husband and Shakti in the form of wife.
‘Paying obeisance’ that is doing namaskar is a sattvik (Sattva-predominant) impression on the Hindu mind, an act of maintaining the rich heritage of Hindu culture.
Performing the puja of a Deity with Atmajyoti (Flame-like appearance of the soul) means performing puja in the true sense.
During Panchopachar puja, gandha (Sandalwood paste) is applied to the Deity with the ring finger of the right hand.
Puja of Deities is an easy way of abiding by achars (Conducts) set by Dharma to facilitate regular sadhana (Spiritual practice) of a worshiper.
Preparation for a puja is truly the foundation for the ritual of puja. It not only purifies the worshipper, but also equips him to imbibe Chaitanya (Divine consciousness) that is emitting from the puja; hence, the necessity of preparations.
