kalikalki

My Guruji has told me that Temples/Ashrams happen only because of God's Will, and I truly believe that. And whether it's an earthy cave or a monument as epic as the Himalayas, I'll be there with my complete heart and mind. I like it. I think I could find a nice prayer spot there and share it with a spider or with one of the 50,000 that I hope will come too.

I have a number of questions about the significance of the coconut in Puja and in Padapuja? What does the coconut signify in the ceremonies? Sometimes the coconut has split/cracked with a sound on its own, after I have offered it -- what does this mean? Can it still be eaten as prasad? Why is the coconut cracked open at Temple and offered, and sometimes it isn't cracked open? Also, what does it mean to carry the coconut, or plate of roses/lotus in Padapuja? Please explain the intent of Padapuja. what does it means when the Guru disperses all the flowers in that plate, leaving it empty?(during Padapuja?) what does it mean when you extend your hand in greeting someone and they clasp your hand between both of their hands and bow? I have gotten and heard various answers to the above but I would like authorative clarication. I am a westerner so the more informarion the better for me. I have just gotten the term auspicious a lot:)