What should be done and what should be avoided while paying obeisance ?
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.
Methods of paying obeisance
Paying obeisance is a simple and beautiful act of expression of Divine qualities like devotion, love, respect and humility that bestows Divine Energy.
Methods of paying obeisance by husband and wife
Marriage means blending of Principles of Deity Shiva in the form of husband and Shakti in the form of wife.
Paying obeisance – A simple act of expression of Divine qualities that bestows Divine Energy
‘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.
Waving a lit lamp symbolizes puja of Deity with Atmajyoti
Performing the puja of a Deity with Atmajyoti (Flame-like appearance of the soul) means performing puja in the true sense.
Benefits of applying gandha followed by offering of haldi and kumkum to Deities
During Panchopachar puja, gandha (Sandalwood paste) is applied to the Deity with the ring finger of the right hand.
Shodashopachar puja – Means of abiding Dharma in a ritualistic and bhav enriched manner
Puja of Deities is an easy way of abiding by achars (Conducts) set by Dharma to facilitate regular sadhana (Spiritual practice) of a worshiper.
What are the benefits obtained from Puja preparations?
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.
Importance of drawing Rangoli as a part of Puja preparations
When drawing the rangoli for a puja, the pattern should, as far as possible, be such that it attracts the Principle of the chief Deity of worship.
Sounding of a conch at the commencement of a puja
Sounding of a conch at the commencement of a puja and before an Arti helps in reducing the obstacles caused by the negative vibrations in the flow of the sattvik (Sattva-predominant) waves of Deities.