--- In Oppiliappan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Gomata Varanasi <eng_joy@xxxx>
wrote:
> > At MahA pradhOsham evening , One has to maintain
> > silence and not
> > > engage in visit to Bhagavath SannidhAnam.
> Silence I understand .
> This is interesting , why would one suggest
> not to engage in Bhagavath SannidhAnam.
> Just curious to learn , please elaborate.
> Thanks and Regards,
> -Gomata
> note: Won't want to miss to see GOD any moment.
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Dear friend,
It's a good question that you pose. I can only venture to guess an
answer. It is by no means an authoritative one (which other
knowledgeable members in this group can perhaps provide).
The 'sAstras' enjoin observance of rites & rituals at certain
prescribed times. The 'mouna vrata' (vow of silence) is to be
observed at certain times like 'trayodasa'. At 'mahapradosham' also
non-engagement in 'bhagavath sannidhAna' is perhaps laid down
by 'sAstra'. This prescription against 'bhagavath sannidhAna'
perhaps relates only to 'archA' form of Godhead, such as iconic
worship and temples etc. The time here is meant to be spent instead
in silent meditation -- i.e. we are expected to devote ourselves to
worship of the 'antaryAmi' form of Godhead (the God within
ourselves)...
'mouna vrata' must be accompanied by meditation (dhyAna) and this is
best served when we are in solitude, far from the crowds, whether in
the market place or in places of public worship like temples etc...
This appears to me to be the most plausible explanation for
the 'sAstrA-ic' injunction against 'bhagavath sannidhAna'.
I am of course subject to correction by any other authentic 'pramAna'
to the contrary.
Regards,
dAsan,
Sudarshan
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