An individual who worships some form of God according to his religious tradition and belief and people gathering in one place to collectively offer obeisance to God for the fulfillment of their desires are intrinsic to Indian culture.
Kings and wealthy persons used to build temples,install idols and organise festivals for religious purposes so that people may serve God, who in the present era, will bless His devotees in the image form.That is the reason why there is no town without a temple in India.our ancestors discovered that a person can achieve happiness both here and hereafter by worship of God.
Renovation and preservation of temples are rooted in our culture.These symbols of faith have made India known throughout the world as nation with a distinct identity.Scriptures refer to two forms of worship the conduct of religious rites (like yagna and yaga) which is external and observance of fasting and other rituals,which is internal.They fetch peace.
All except those who have renounced worldly life desire happiness, which motivates them to act.But if one is asked whether by going through such acts,one has experienced happiness,the reply will be "not yet,I am trying".If this is the situation,what is one's duty? How can he enjoy this happiness? It is for this our ancestors have prescribed worship of God.
Speaking on Srivaishnava Agamas, Sri yadugiri yathiraja Jeeyar Swami of Melkote explained that performance of rituals and acts done for public good pleases God who will bless people with timely rains,adequate food and heavenly joy.It is not possible to directly see God in this era.Therefore, Idols are blessed.
Devotees need objects for their meditation.God is omnipresent and Omniscient even when he presents Himself in idols.He fulfills their wishes when images are made,consecrated,installed and worshipped with devotion.Welfare of the people will not be ensured if idols,which do not conform to proper proportions and form are installed.On the contrary,there will be general well-being if the idols and the shrines are according to those texts which prescribe their shape and dimensions.
Every temple has various artistic and functional features,known as styles,which are codified and described in the Agamas,silpa sastras and the Puranas.Temples have been built only according to the guidelines therein and not in the names of Kings.It has to be remembered that temples are built based only on rules and not as per the whims and fancies of a person.All should realise that if men adhere to the law of Righteousness,it will protect the entire world.
Kings and wealthy persons used to build temples,install idols and organise festivals for religious purposes so that people may serve God, who in the present era, will bless His devotees in the image form.That is the reason why there is no town without a temple in India.our ancestors discovered that a person can achieve happiness both here and hereafter by worship of God.
Renovation and preservation of temples are rooted in our culture.These symbols of faith have made India known throughout the world as nation with a distinct identity.Scriptures refer to two forms of worship the conduct of religious rites (like yagna and yaga) which is external and observance of fasting and other rituals,which is internal.They fetch peace.
All except those who have renounced worldly life desire happiness, which motivates them to act.But if one is asked whether by going through such acts,one has experienced happiness,the reply will be "not yet,I am trying".If this is the situation,what is one's duty? How can he enjoy this happiness? It is for this our ancestors have prescribed worship of God.
Speaking on Srivaishnava Agamas, Sri yadugiri yathiraja Jeeyar Swami of Melkote explained that performance of rituals and acts done for public good pleases God who will bless people with timely rains,adequate food and heavenly joy.It is not possible to directly see God in this era.Therefore, Idols are blessed.
Devotees need objects for their meditation.God is omnipresent and Omniscient even when he presents Himself in idols.He fulfills their wishes when images are made,consecrated,installed and worshipped with devotion.Welfare of the people will not be ensured if idols,which do not conform to proper proportions and form are installed.On the contrary,there will be general well-being if the idols and the shrines are according to those texts which prescribe their shape and dimensions.
Every temple has various artistic and functional features,known as styles,which are codified and described in the Agamas,silpa sastras and the Puranas.Temples have been built only according to the guidelines therein and not in the names of Kings.It has to be remembered that temples are built based only on rules and not as per the whims and fancies of a person.All should realise that if men adhere to the law of Righteousness,it will protect the entire world.
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