Tag Archives: ritual
Temple Administration
- Principles
- Wednesday, 15 January 2014 17:37
- Narayanan Kameswaran
(Originally published on Nov. 09, 2011)
What is the use of a temple if its spiritual vibrancy is not enhanced day after day through rituals? Have you ever heard someone say about his or her experience, while inside a temple, on positive vibrations?
The act of consecration of Deities in a temple is only the first step towards building a place of worship which will become divine and sanctified over a period of time. This can be compared to giving birth to a baby. Does the responsibility end there? No, it just begins!
Temple Rituals
- Principles
- Tuesday, 14 January 2014 16:47
- Narayanan Kameswaran
(Originally published on May 12, 2010)
GOD is formless (nirguna) but is given forms (saguna) for the sake of our convenience. Each Deity represents a typical form of the One and Only GOD. There are specific characteristics or attributes (visesha gunas) personified in each Deity.
In other words, a Deity is the personification of certain specific characteristics of GOD. The human form attributed to GOD helps one visualize and meditate upon easily, aiding in his/her quest for Self Realization. Deities aid the devotee attain Self Realization through intense devotion or Bhakti Yoga (leading to Jnana Yoga).