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> PUJA : PROTOCOL TO BE OBSERVED TO THE PHOTOGRAPH OF SHRI MATAJI

Source: Private archive

The photograph of Shri Mataji represents HER in our house and other places where it resides. It has therefore to be kept with great respect and all protocols have to be observed. It should be placed at a high place and should not be moved frequently.

The photograph is not an object of adornment for the household and as such daily worship should be done with an offering of flowers, or washing the photograph and applying kumkum. If possible an oil lamp / candle should be lighted in the morning and evening and mantras recited.

The feet and legs should not be stretched toward the photograph, even in sleep. If it happens unknowingly, humbly request Her forgiveness.

In collective Puja and meditation after the Aarti and mantras have been sung, Shri Mataji has said it is advisable to maintain the same atmosphere of devotion and silence for some time as we have requested Her Holiness Shri Mataji to be present and accept the Puja and HER presence becomes manifested to all through vibrations. At that point of time Sahaja Yogis should silently enjoy the vibrations for some time and absorb as much as possible the vibrations which have been bestowed.

At times of Puja and collective meditation in general personal talk of non-Sahaja Yoga matters should be avoided as our attention becomes diverted.

After the Puja we should apply a Bandhan, it is the shield of the Holy vibrations that protect us.

Hence it should be done in thoughtlessness and with great reverence to Shri Mataji. We should raise the Kundalini in order to keep the balance and remain thoughtless. Through this practice the Kundalini may also be raised by inward attention.