The divine entity replied, “I punish all living organisms according to their Karma. I am Lord Yama. O all-powerful Savitri, your husband’s life is over. My servants cannot take him away because of your powers. So, I have come personally to do that work.” Thus saying, He used His lasso ...
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Savitri said, “He may live long or not. He may have good qualities or not. But, I have wed him from my heart. I cannot marry anyone else.” Sage Narada told the king, “If you are convinced, marry her off to him without any delay.” The king performed the wedding ...
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Some readers have asked, “How to perform Pooja of twigs?” We are posting the photographs of partly dismantled formation, to which we proffered Pooja. Place the twig inside a mud pot. If the Devi Face is to be placed on the twig, a support will be required behind the Face. ...
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Most devotees perform this Pooja with their community, in temples. These temples house banyan trees and the priest helps them perform the Pooja. People, who are not in a position to visit temples for this Pooja, can buy banyan twigs from the market and perform the Pooja at home. The ...
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In Hindu Religion, the protection and worship of plants (Vanaspati) are important. Vata Vruksha or Banyan Tree is one of them. A very old lady told us what her grandmother told her. In the olden days, banyan trees would cover a lot of land-area and there would not be even ...
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