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> PUJA : PROTOCOL TO BE OBSERVED DURING A PUJA TO SHRI MATAJI

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Through experience and with the grace of our Mother, there are guidelines each one of us should follow during Puja of our Mother which help us in attaining the maximum benefit. The function of Puja to our Mother is planned at a right place and a right time by the DIVINE. Hence we should not insist on any specific time and place of our choice. Further, at the place of Puja all actions should be carried out peacefully.

If we are fortunate enough to be present when our Mother is worshipped in person we should assemble at the place of Puja always before the arrival of Shri Mataji. Until She arrives all Should take BANDHAN and sit in meditation. When Shri Mataji arrives everybody should pay their respect, and stand, and should not resume their seat until Shri Mataji takes Her seat. We may be seated for Puja for long periods of time so to help our attention it is advisable to eat something before hand and to wear loose clothes.

Only a few representatives will perform the Puja to Shri Mataji we should not feel in any way disappointed that we are not performing Puja. In Sahaja Yoga everything is preplanned by the Divine so we should not leave the place which we first occupy, unless for a specific reason, we should not worry if we are seated distant from Shri Mataji. The place so give by the Almighty is the proper place for our advancement in the search of the Divine. It is not our physical proximity which is of concern, it is our depth which is important.

Sahaja Yoga is based on Collectivity and during the Puja of Shri Mataji the vibrations are emitted by the Mother and cleanse the chakras through the representative selected for Puja.

Further, many such powers may be gained by the seeker during such Pujas. Hence during such occasion of Puja we should not waste time allowing ourselves to think of things around, but should concentrate on Puja of Shri Mataji and try to gain the maximum that is give out by Shri Mataji.

Every moment of time during Puja is thus very precious and the Sahaja Yogis should try to gain maximum benefit from the opportunity that they get at the occasion of such Pujas.

Sahaja Yogis should remember that they are sitting in front of SAKSHAT ADI SHAKTI during such Pujas and they SHOULD NOT CLOSE EYES unless specifically instructed to by Shri Mataji.

The attention should be always towards the Puja and should not get disturbed because of the temporary troubles that may be experienced. Sahaja Yogis should not bring new seekers who have not yet recognised Shri Mataji's Divine Nature, as this may affect the vibrations of the Puja.

Everyone should try to remain by heart at the function of Puja at every moment and with attention try to absorb the maximum level of vibrations. This not only helps our individual ascent, but serves towards the comfort of our Mother by absorbing the vibrations She generates within Her physical body.

After Puja, if permitted by Shri Mataji, the seeker may take DARSHAN of the MOTHER.

NOBODY SHOULD TOUCH SHRI MATAJI UNLESS PERMITTED BY THE MOTHER, to do so is against the protocol of the Divine.

When Shri Mataji leaves the place of Puja everybody should get up and pay respect to Shri Mataji.

Before leaving, if possible, PRASAD should be respectfully taken and enjoyed by the Yogi.