Why do we worship Deities?
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The Vedic tradition has mastered the sacred science of enlivening Divinity in the Deities, the rare process of turning the idol into a living Divinity having its own independent intelligence. By the ritual of Prana Pratistha, breathing life into matter, an Avatar invokes a unique Divine living presence into a Deity, called Archa Avatār - which radiates specific energies. Deities, thus, are the embodiments of Cosmic Consciousness. They are literally worshipped as a direct living presence of Divine. For the one, who has found the greatest wealth – Sadguru, the ultimate spiritual Guru, the embodiment of all Gods-Goddesses, sarva devadevi svarupa - in such a disciple, dawns the ultimate truth that – Guru is Shiva and Shiva is Guru.
Thus, for the initiated disciple, Sri Guru Pāduka, the sacred sandals of Sri Guru and Ātma Linga are the direct living presence of Sri Guru and Sadashiva. They listen and respond to our prayers, and through them we personally worship the whole Cosmos.
“Practicing the presence of God leads you to Bhāva Samādhi directly. Practicing the presence of God means cognizing his presence is there with you and constantly relating with him, keeping him present in your presence.” ~ Paramahamsa Nithyananda
What is the source or tradition for Puja?
The ordained vidhi (ritualistic process), mudras (hand gestures), and offerings of the Puja are based on the Vedas and Agamas, the Source books of Sanatana Hindu Dharma, which are the Shaastra Pramana - scriptural authority and authentic records of Sadashiva’s revelations. These have been ascertained through individual experiences of enlightened sages, which are Āpta pramāṇa. The Avatar, Paramahamsa Nithyananda Swamiji’s own personal experience or Ātma Pramana, that affirms the Shāstra pramāṇa. and Āpta Pramāṇa, is now revealed to us as Sākshi Pramāṇa for our direct experience in this sacred Puja.
Who is eligible to do the Puja?
Anyone who has been blessed with the sacred initiation into Samaya Deeksha (first level initiation) and Vishesha Deeksha (next level initiation) by H.H. Paramahamsa Nithyananda Swamiji as ordained by Sadashiva in the Agamas, is eligible to perform the puja.
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