Friday, September 21, 2018

Offerings to God

Ahimasa Prathama Puspam, Pushpamindriya Nigrahaha /
Sarvaboota Dayaa Pushpam, Kshama Pushpam Viseshataha //
Santi Pushpam Tapah Pushpam, Dhyaana Pushpam Tathaiva cha /
Satyamashta Vidham Pushpam, Vishnoh Pritikaram Bhaveth //

Flowers form an important ingredient in the worship of God. Without flowers, Puja is not complete. We usually offer flowers to God by buying them from the market. But, there are eight types of flowers, which God likes the most. They are: (1) Ahimsa (Non-violence) , (2) Indriya Nigraham (Withdrawal of sensory organs), (3) Sarvabhoota Daya (Compassion), (4) Kshama (Forgiveness), (5) Santi (Peace), (6) Tapas (Austerities), (7) Dhyanam (Meditation), and (8) Satyam (Truth). A sincere sadhaka or devotee should practice all these virtues in one's life. Whosoever follows these eight steps or offers these flowers to God with all sincerity and devotion, it is needless to day, very soon that Sadhaka will enjoy the bliss of God. There is absolutely no doubt in it.

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