People present the various deities with goodies of all kinds.
What is the idea behind this practice?
God has created all things, obviously it can have no needs.
In the absence of a clear understanding, this practice has degenerated into crass commercialism.
The idea is really quite simple and liberating.
If we want to give up something or a dependence on it then we place it at the feet of the deity and renounce it. We make a public resolve and commitment.
As prasad we get freedom from that habit.
For instance, if we wish to give up sweets or meat or liquor then we place it at the feet of the deity with a public resolve to do so.
As prasad we will be blessed with freedom from these habits.
Give it a try and see the results for yourself.
Ganoba
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true..
most of the rituals have a similar meaning. it frees us from a boundation that we have created for ourselves.
but there are certain rituals, which dont have a meaning at all. i wonder why we still follow them..
Most rituals came into being in response to a particular situation, as such they are context bound. Over time they were practiced by the followers mindlessly and then they appear quite useless.
Before rejecting these out right, it may be worthwhile to practice them mindfully. we may then be able to salvage some of the wisdom of our ancestors.
Ganoba
true again..
but dont you feel that some rituals which were relevant in the olden days, are now out of date, as the society has grown up, n the situations are changing..
some rituals did have a base of doing it, in the past, but now with changing surroundings, they are just a formality..people do it so as to follow the tradition..
keeping this view, is it right to set a new trend?
There is the risk that my response to a situation in this moment may become a trend, if someone copies it mindlessly.
to avoid this, I try not to become a role model and try to discourage any followers.
Ganoba
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