Guru Purnima - July 9, 2006
Sri Pada Puja Prasadam Items
Jai Karunamayi!
Some special prasadam items will be offered during this year's Guru Purnima Sri Pada Puja. Please see below for pictures and the significance of the different items. To sponsor the puja, please print out and follow the instructions on the Sponsorship Form.
Panchabhuta
Mala ($54)
This special mala consists of five different types of beads that are connected to the five elements - earth, water, air, fire, and space. These five elements are found throughout Creation as well as in the human body and the subtle chakras. Wearing or using this mala will help to balance the elements in the physical body, leading to good health and an energetic mind. The chakras will also be stimulated and brought into a state of harmony. During the Sri Pada Puja ceremony, the mala will become charged with the energy of Amma’s Guru Purnima blessings.
Sphatika Padukas ($108)
Sphatika (clear quartz crystal) is a highly auspicious material that attracts the abundant grace of Sri Saraswati Devi, who blesses us with creativity, divine intelligence, and every kind of artistic and poetic talent. The sphatika has been carved such that the padukas (sandals) are resting on a lotus blossom. As sphatika is an excellent material for absorbing and retaining divine vibrations, these Sphatika Padukas will radiate the divine energy of Amma’s Guru Purnima blessings.
Amethyst Ganesha ($216)
Sri Ganesha is the one who removes every obstacle in life, whether physical, mental, or spiritual. When He is present in the home, life becomes very smooth, and every kind of depression and fear is destroyed. Amethyst is a very auspicious type of crystal that attracts cosmic energy in abundance. The Amethyst Ganesha murtis will become charged with the divine vibrations of Amma’s loving Guru Purnima blessings. These figures of Sri Ganesha will also be energized by a special Sri Ganesha Abhishekam performed by Amma herself.
Marakata Ganesha - 4-5 in. tall ($1001)
As mentioned above, Sri Ganesha is the one who removes every kind of obstacle in life and bestows cheerfulness, courage, strong willpower, and a good intellect. Marakata (green jade) is associated with Sri Budha (the planet Mercury), who blesses us with a divine intellect, positive and auspicious thoughts, and good discrimination. Viewing or worshipping a Marakata Ganesha is therefore a wonderful blessing for the mind and the entire life. The Marakata Ganesha murtis will become charged with the auspicious vibrations of Amma's Guru Purnima blessings. These figures of Sri Ganesha will also be energized by a special Sri Ganesha Abhishekam performed by Amma herself.
Silver Padukas ($5001)
This year, a very special prasadam is being offered for the Guru Purnima Sri Pada Puja. It is said that the full and complete grace of the guru flows through the guru’s lotus feet. During the Sri Pada Puja, three pairs of life-size silver padukas (sandals) will be placed beneath Amma’s lotus feet at key moments during the puja. As silver is a very pure and auspicious metal, the padukas will become highly charged with Amma’s divine energy during the puja, and they will then carry the vibration of Amma’s most auspicious Guru Purnima blessings. This is a very rare prasadam that is being offered this year.
Note: To sponsor the Sri Pada Puja, please print out and follow the instructions given on the Sponsorship Form.
Om Shantih Shantih Shantihi
May there be peace everywhere
Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu
