On Apr 17, 2005, at 9:26 AM, Patrick Gillam wrote:
> These ramblings lead to a question or two. Are these > superstitions valid? Is there a difference between > statues of deities that have been formally charged > with prana-shakti and those purchased at Pier 1? There definitely is a difference. "Think" of a mantra without life. It might seem bizarre that something as ephemeral as a word or a thought could be "charged", but think of how alive your TM mantra is/was: it's a lot different from a mantra you read or overhear. While I do think it is an exaggeration to say that statuary collected as decorations would do harm, it certainly is a negative action (and thus ultimately could lead to a chain of negative results). Originally these type of objects were secret objects which were actively used in worship. Something like an murti IMO should only be purchased if you have a form of devotional worship which could utilize such a meditational support. The disrespect of the external object will eventually be part of the inner aspect should you decide to do worship of that kind. Therefore it can cause inner obstacles in transcendental worship, no? There are certain objects, which once "charged" are beneficial to have around. These would be talismanic objects such as yantras. They liberate through being seen. The geometry of God/dess expressed in pure mathematical form. But again these are "secret" objects and are meant for someone specific and not mere decoration. Part of the kali-yuga has been a rise in materialistic aspects of spirituality. I've seen people who made their homes look like Hindu or Buddhist temples, people who collect "tantric art", people who associate a minimalist aesthetic with Zen practice, etc. all these practices lead away from the original intent. To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
