Guest guest Posted July 4, 2005 Report Share Posted July 4, 2005 Namah Shivaya, The book, "Ultimate Success," by Sw. Ramakarishanada Puri, presents information about the Devi or Atma Puja that was new to this novice. Especially this summer when many of us will be participating in an Atma or Devi Puja with Amma, I thought some of you may also appreciate a better understanding it. First, the Sw. writes that the scriptures ask us to perform the panchamahayagna, or 5 great sacrifices. Apparently in Santana Dharma, sacrifice isn't related to killing, but means sharing. He wrote that we've all unintentionally killed creatures, such as insects. So, the scriptures provide the 5 different yagnas, for nullifying our inadvertent, harmful actions. The yagnas can express gratitude to God, the 5 elements, other humans, animals & our ancestors. The 3rd. yagna is the deva yagna. The different deities who are associated with each & every aspect of creation, are considered different aspects of God. During the deva yagna, the presiding deities of the natural forces are worshipped. It's a way we can offer our gratitude for all that nature gives to us, free of charge. At the beginning of Devi Puja, Amma incorprorates the 5 elements & performs the deva yagna on our behalf. The pure water is sanctified with sacred ash, which represents the earth. Amma waves the burning camphor, which represents fire. Amma rings a bell, & it's sound represents space. Amma breathes into the water, transmitting Her prana shakti. Her breath represents air. Once I was able to closely observe Amma performing this puja. I think Amma placed her fingers in the water, as She snuffed out flames? It was impressive to realize that some of Amma's body's cells, could possibly be present in the blessed water. She just keeps giving to us. I've yet to finish reading the Swami's book. But, I already see it contains such a treasure of information, that I highly recommend reading it. Om Amriteshwaryai Namah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 Om Namah Shivaya, dear sister! Thank-you so much for sharing all this wonderful info about Atma Puja! i am really looking forward to getting the book by Swami R.P. also. The higlight of the first time we saw Ammachi in 2002 was the Atma Puja. [and of course, Devi Bhava.] Since we were "first timers" we were taken right to the front and given seats right in the very first row in front of Amma for the Atma Puja. i have wanted to have a more in depth understanding of it ever since. Thank-you so very much, June! Jai Amma Kali! Your sister dissolving in Mother's Holy Love, muktimaa Ammachi, wrote: > Namah Shivaya, > > The book, "Ultimate Success," by Sw. Ramakarishanada Puri, presents information about the Devi or Atma Puja that was new to this novice. Especially this summer when many of us will be participating in an Atma or Devi Puja with Amma, I thought some of you may also appreciate a better understanding it. > > First, the Sw. writes that the scriptures ask us to perform the panchamahayagna, or 5 great sacrifices. Apparently in Santana Dharma, sacrifice isn't related to killing, but means sharing. He wrote that we've all unintentionally killed creatures, such as insects. So, the scriptures provide the 5 different yagnas, for nullifying our inadvertent, harmful actions. The yagnas can express gratitude to God, the 5 elements, other humans, animals & our ancestors. > > The 3rd. yagna is the deva yagna. The different deities who are associated with each & every aspect of creation, are considered different aspects of God. During the deva yagna, the presiding deities of the natural forces are worshipped. It's a way we can offer our gratitude for all that nature gives to us, free of charge. > > At the beginning of Devi Puja, Amma incorprorates the 5 elements & performs the deva yagna on our behalf. The pure water is sanctified with sacred ash, which represents the earth. Amma waves the burning camphor, which represents fire. Amma rings a bell, & it's sound represents space. Amma breathes into the water, transmitting Her prana shakti. Her breath represents air. > > Once I was able to closely observe Amma performing this puja. I think Amma placed her fingers in the water, as She snuffed out flames? It was impressive to realize that some of Amma's body's cells, could possibly be present in the blessed water. She just keeps giving to us. > > I've yet to finish reading the Swami's book. But, I already see it contains such a treasure of information, that I highly recommend reading it. > > Om Amriteshwaryai Namah > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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