Swami Sivananda answers the real and true goal of all prayers, pujas and rituals.
The true goal of prayers, pujas, rituals, chanting, sacrifice, fasting are:
The true goal of prayers, pujas, rituals, chanting, sacrifice, fasting are:
- Purify the mind and the heart.
- Conquer the cravings and passions.
- Control the senses.
- Discipline the thoughts and the sentiments.
- Cultivate noble qualities.
- Fill yourself with lofty divine virtues – a the Daivi-Sampatti.
- Be truthful, pure, compassionate, honest and contented.
- Live a life of unblemished spotless character, simplicity, austerity, devotion, piety and worshipfulness.
- Rejoice in the happiness of others.
- Get rid of envy, jealousy, petty-mindedness and rivalry.
- See god in all beings.
- Feel His divine presence everywhere.
- Remember Him constantly.
- Repeat His name always, and in all conditions.
- Do good acts constantly.
- Lead a life of goodness.
This is the essence of all Sadhanas and Religions - Swami Sivananda