In order to derive maximum benefit of darshan (viewing of deity) in a Devalay, one should do it in a spiritually correct manner. We can follow the guidelines given to us based on our shastras.
In order to receive maximum Chaitanya (Divine consciousness) we must have the darshan in a spiritually correct manner.
Many of us visiting the Devalay must have noted an idol of a tortoise made of stone or metal installed in front of the idol of the Deity.
In order to imbibe the Chaitanya (Divine Conciousness) of the Deity, after completeting the pradakshina (circumambulation) of the Deity in the Devalay (Temple) we all take Tirth and Prasad.
Praying is essential for understanding God and for perceiving His existence through our body, mind and intellect.
Let us understand how to pray, whom to pray, where to pray and the various stages in praying.
Conducting Shanti rituals post 50 years onwards and every 5 years thereafter, is essential to obtain spiritual benefits.
Every now and then we would have received invitations to attend a Satyanarayan puja at our friends’ or a relative’s house.
Haldi (Turmeric) being a tuber which grows below the surface of earth, the waves of Pruthvitattva (Absolute Earth Principle) in it are in far greater quantity than in stems growing above the surface of earth.
After waving the dhoop, incense-sticks of a specific fragrance are waved in front of the Deity, which attracts the respective Deity’s Principle to a greater extent.
