It is necessary to perform puja of Shakti to become free from the trap of Mahishasur, by realising the illusory form of this Mahishasur. Therefore, Shakti should be worshipped in the nine days of Navratra.
Meaning of some terms in the context of the word ‘subtle’ ‘Subtle’ is that which is beyond the comprehension of the five sense organs, mind and intellect. Various scriptures contain reference to subtle knowledge; for example, भगवतो नारायणस्य साक्षान्महापुरुषस्य स्थविष्ठं रूपम् आत्ममायागुणमयम् अनुवर्णितम् आदृतः पठति शृणोति श्रावयति स उपगेयं भगवतः परमात्मनः अग्राह्यम् अपि श्रद्धाभक्तिविशुद्धबुद्धिः वेद … Read more
The subtle process in performing the ritual of ‘Oti bharane’ and its merits. What is the benefit in specific colour selection of the sari and blouse-piece offered to the Goddess?
The Goddess principle, that is the Divine energy principle is a confluence of the saviour and destroyer forms of Energy.
During the era of Rugveda, deceased ancestors were worshipped by offering Samidha (a kind of wooden stick) and Pinda (a rice ball) to the sacrificial fire.
On the day of Shraddha, sesame seeds should be sprinkled all over the house, sesame seeds mixed in water should be given to the invited priests (Brahmins) and sesame seeds should be donated.
Ideally, the host should perform the ritual of Shraddha by himself. However, since we do not know how to perform it, we get it done through the priest (Brahmin).
Normally, no moon night, 12 sankrants in a year, solar-lunar eclipses, Yugadhi and Manvadi dates, Ardhodayadi parva, date of death, arrival of Shrotriya priests (Brahmins) etc dates are considered appropriate for performing shraddha.
The importance of performing the shraddha ritual, the options for this ritual if one cannot perform the ritual, and the significance of chanting the name of Deity Dattatreya.
Difference between right-sided trunk and left-sided trunk. Implied meaning of Modak.
