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.

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.

If anyone offers me with devotion a leaf, a flower, a fruit, and water, I receive that, offered in devotion by the persons whose soul is disciplined. Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita. The various religions of world have different rituals and objects used in worship. Offerings to the Divine vary according to region, tradition or availability. But only one stream of thought runs though them all like a pure, flowing river. The predominant idea behind all offerings and prayers and puja (rituals of worship), is the surrender of oneself to the All Powerful, Absolute and Almighty and to seek His blessings, protection and forgiveness in our passage through life. Many of our traditions and rituals of worship have been lost over time- victims to the drift of cultures. Today, amidst the rush of modern living, our ways of the worship have become practice-by-rote, without the individual understanding the actual meaning of either the object used or the ritual and ultimately, the form of worship itself. With the loss of this rich legacy of deeper meaning, puja is bereft of that special communion with God, which all humans desire. This accessible and beautifully presented book, re- acquaints us with the meaning and purpose behind the objects we use in our puja, whether at home or in the temple. It gently informs and adds meaning and value to that most private of all human practices-worship.

During a nine-day period every autumn, Hindus in India and throughout the world worship the Great Goddess, Durgā--the formidable deity who is loved like a mother. One of the most dramatic and popular of these celebrations is the Durgā Pūjā, a rite noted for its visual pageantry, ritual complexity, and communal participation. In this book, Hillary Peter Rodrigues describes the Bengali style of Durgā Pūjā practiced in the sacred city of Banaras from beginning to end. A romanization of the Sanskrit litany is included along with an English translation. In addition to the liturgical description, Rodrigues provides information on the rite's component elements and mythic aspects. There are interpretive sections on puja, the Great Goddess, women's roles in the ritual, and the socio-cultural functions of the ritual. Rodrigues maintains that the Durgā Pūjā is a rite of cosmic rejuvenation, of empowerment at both the personal and social levels, and a rite that orchestrates manifestations of the feminine, both Divine and human.

A fascinating look at women’s rituals honoring the god Krishna.

Devotion towards God in any form is the key concept to human beings. Some people are devotional by nature. The modern generation has very low inclination towards God and Prayers to the God. God is present everywhere and we can feel the presence of God once we truly call him with our whole heartedness. Prayers in praise of God gives us immense peace of mind and we can achieve miracles through continues recital of his name. This book is extremely useful for Hindu students and also equally helpful for all age groups of the devotees all over the world. GOD BLESS YOU.