Sri Sri explains the significance of yagyas (pujas) performed during the ongoing festival of Navratri.
There are three levels of existence - Outer world, subtle
world of different energies and Divinity or God. All the yagnas being performed here aim to achieve both spiritual and
material benefits. When you go deep inside yourself, from where everything has
come from, you experience the Supreme Peace. Only when you are in deep
meditation, these mantras have effect. These are very powerful and beautiful and
enrich the subtle creation. We are so fortunate to be able to be a part of this.
There are pundits from all Vedas, and they will chant
mantras. It is happening from thousands of years. These are done to benefit the
whole world. We have gathered here as one body, one mind and one spirit,
totally immersed in what is happening. Even if we don’t know the meaning, we
know these are doing something good at subtle levels of our life, and for the
whole mankind.
The intellect may not understand but the subtle body
understands the depth. And the vibrations that are produced are doing good to
all the subtle layers of existence. This energy creates benevolence, benefits
the whole mankind, washes away our bad karma, promotes harmony in the world and
desires get fulfilled. Desires get fulfilled when there is strength in the
subtle. These bring us close to self- realization and also to achieve success
in the world.
As one body, one mind, established in the Ultimate Truth,
fulfilling your worldly duties and relax in the depth of peace. Immerse in this
love and devotion with the feeling that everything is happening well,
everything is being done for you. Like corn – when it is little warmed, it
becomes pop-corn. In the same way, consciousness is all Divinity, and with the
chanting of mantras, it blossoms and manifests. This is a beautiful occasion
for letting the consciousness to blossom. Om
Shanti! (Let there be peace)
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