Blessing your food

[Guest guest]

Hello! I happen to know some sanskrit mantras used for blessing food. We

have practiced Gaudiya Vaishnavism, also known as Krishna Consciousness. My

husband is very much drawn to this path, and I felt like it was more of an

exploration for me. Anyway, this tradition has been called the "kitchen

religion". Food is very consciously prepared to offer to God, which means

for strict cleanliness standards, like no sampling of food as you cook, and

then the food is placed on specially designated plates and placed infront of

an altar. In a temple there would be deities. Then the food is offered

simply or more ornately. One could use the mantra, "Hare Krishna Hare

Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare"

(a very nice mantra to use anytime really), or a much longer sanskrit mantra

that I could give you if you like. Oh, and ringing a bell during the

chanting is standard. We used to then have a "kirtan" together, playing

instruments and chanting. Then the food on the special plate has become

what is known as "Maha Prasadam" meaning great mercy, and the rest of the

food is prasadam (mercy). And it really does taste better.

 

There are of course other ways of blessing food. I was told that chanting

the Gobinday Mukunday mantra is good while you cook. Also giving reiki to

food is very good. Lately when I cook I am careful to connect with the

vegetables, feel their life and consciousness, wake them up with a little

water. As far as the offering goes I think having a pure intent would go a

long way. There is potency in gurmukhi and sanskrit especially is very

ancient and the vibration of the words is that of what they describe. Thus

when you say "Krishna" He is dancing on your tounge.

 

Hari Bol,

littlebird Leslie

AKA Guru Chiter Kaur

 

 

 

dara [debmck]

Tuesday, May 15, 2001 4:18 PM

Kundaliniyoga

Blessing your food

 

 

I was wondering if some members could share what kind of prayers/mantras

they use while cooking and before eating their meal. I keep reading how

blessing and the love you put in to your cooking your food at all stages is

very important. So if anyone could share their ritual I'd be greatful. For

some reason I am drawn to finding a mealtime grace to say before eating in

perhaps gurmukhi. Or one in sanskrit perhaps? However where or if there is

one I have no idea.

 

Sat Nam,

 

Deb

 

 

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[Guest guest]

I have heard that chanting Sat Nam over one's food three times before one

eats blesses it. As I understand , the value of the food is enhanced by

this practice.

 

Blessings,

 

Avtar K.

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[Guest guest]

I was wondering if some members could share what kind of prayers/mantras

they use while cooking and before eating their meal. I keep reading how

blessing and the love you put in to your cooking your food at all stages is

very important. So if anyone could share their ritual I'd be greatful. For

some reason I am drawn to finding a mealtime grace to say before eating in

perhaps gurmukhi. Or one in sanskrit perhaps? However where or if there is

one I have no idea.

 

Sat Nam,

 

Deb