Puja: The Process Of Ritualistic Worship

Instruction On Ritual Worship. Puja Or Ritual Worship Of Images Of God Or Gods Has A Special Place In Spiritual Sadhana. The Puja Is A Simple Expression Of Our Love And Devotion, A Means Of Drawing Near To The Divine. The Idea Of Puja Is To Take The Seeker's Mind From The Known To The Unknown. To Understand The Supreme Reality, We Need A Pure Mind Which Is The Reflecting Media Of The Infinite Consciousness. Puja Is Not Only Performed In Temples, But Also Can Be Done In Our Homes. Both Men And Women Can Do Puja. It Is Especially Effective If Done Daily. The Object Of Rituals Is To Create Thoughts And Vibrations Of Spiritual Forces In And Around Us. Partial Contents: Altar Articles; Preparation And Procedure; Offerings; Ashtottara Sata Namavalli (108 Names) Of: Mata Amritanandamayi, Devi, The Divine Mother, Sri Krishna, Siva, Sri Rama, With English Transliteration And Meaning. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.