It was really saddening to see some folks saying that there is no scientific rationale behind murti puja. Well, I think there is one and as I understand ....
Let's first understand what God is in terms of energy/matter...
GOD is nothing but a source of pure cosmic energy coming from outer space and that energy has been divided itself into while the formation of creatures (all species etc.)
That energy resides in every creature at the lower end of spinal cord, that is the reason behind the fact that whenever a human or other specie comes into being the first formation in the spinal cord (formation of the foetus ).
So when we take birth, we take birth with the state of energy (prana) which was passed to the embryo...I guess I am digressing here a bit...
Coming back to murti puja ...
As it is stated in the vedic philosophy ....just the murti puja is nothing and does not mean anything ...unless...a very important step has been taken before that and that is ......PRANA PRATISTHA (establishing prana (the channels through which the cosmic energy flows and connects to the super cosmic energy) )...this step is the most vital step and must be performed in order to the murti or idol to be able to connect to its cosmic energy channel . This step is a very rigorous and is performed through specific mantras and rituals and takes days ....once that is done the idol or murti is now ready to be able to connect to the superior energy source.
That's why we have concept of temples and temples always have a very sharp metal type object at the very top of their dome, and that is exactly why it is forbidden to have the temple in a a household (well its not bad to have idols and photos but the prana pratishta is never done in a house hold as a very specific energy environment is generated around the temples which may get interfered or destroyed by the kinds of energies generated through daily activities we do in a household).
- Written and Posted by Gunjan Mishra
Let's first understand what God is in terms of energy/matter...
GOD is nothing but a source of pure cosmic energy coming from outer space and that energy has been divided itself into while the formation of creatures (all species etc.)
That energy resides in every creature at the lower end of spinal cord, that is the reason behind the fact that whenever a human or other specie comes into being the first formation in the spinal cord (formation of the foetus ).
So when we take birth, we take birth with the state of energy (prana) which was passed to the embryo...I guess I am digressing here a bit...
Coming back to murti puja ...
As it is stated in the vedic philosophy ....just the murti puja is nothing and does not mean anything ...unless...a very important step has been taken before that and that is ......PRANA PRATISTHA (establishing prana (the channels through which the cosmic energy flows and connects to the super cosmic energy) )...this step is the most vital step and must be performed in order to the murti or idol to be able to connect to its cosmic energy channel . This step is a very rigorous and is performed through specific mantras and rituals and takes days ....once that is done the idol or murti is now ready to be able to connect to the superior energy source.
That's why we have concept of temples and temples always have a very sharp metal type object at the very top of their dome, and that is exactly why it is forbidden to have the temple in a a household (well its not bad to have idols and photos but the prana pratishta is never done in a house hold as a very specific energy environment is generated around the temples which may get interfered or destroyed by the kinds of energies generated through daily activities we do in a household).
- Written and Posted by Gunjan Mishra
2 comments:
Hi Shashank,
How are you mate? Sorry for delay in replying to your earlier email. Hope everything is good at your side.
Saw photos on your blog..nice photos..you look smart as always. :) That made me nostalgic about old days...Raghu's intro was also good.. I guess it is same gunjan who was in subhash college, right? Everybody's favourite specially Dr. Dwivedi's.. :)
Saw that you are become father of little cutie pie.. she looks so cute. :) all blessings and love to her. say hello to your wife as well. sorry I forgot her name. :( getting older now. :)
My daughter is also 4 now and keeps me always on the toes. :) Mona, my wife, is doing well.. sometimes we cherish old golden days from Kanpur. she is also from Kanpur.
will send you some snaps.. send me your no and I will call you sometime it would be good to hear you. you must have changed your acsent so be prepared to speak in Hindi or more kanpuria language..
tab tak lage raho munna bhai.....:)
-Vinay
Hi Vinay,
I don't know if I ever replied you back on this.
You are absolutely right...anything that has to do with those past days brings out the same nostalgic feels. Its good to see you here...
I hope you would continue this time to time to remind us that you haven't forget us all :-)
Leave me a note on my e-mail address and I will contact you back. Here's the info:
imshashank@gmail.com
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