Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Dear Clyder: Sai Ram Read this article and let me know if you need further assistance. Significance of Padhuka Pooja should not be thought of a ritual. Although there is a process to follow, there is deep significance to each of the actions. "Swami says, Every RITUAL has a SPIRITUAL significance behind it. When compared to the first word 'Ritual' the second word contains three extra letters. S, P and I. It means every ritual can impart SPI, that is, Spiritual Power (to the) Individual who performs the ritual, only if Special attention is Paid (to the) Inner meaning and significance of the ritual." (Uniqueness of Swami and His Teachings p293). "The Lord's feet are glorious in many ways. But they will confer blessings only if they are sought with real faith. The inner meaning of seeking the Lord's feet is that thereby the Lord will forgive the sins of the penitent. One must be genuinely repentant and declare that he will not commit similar offences again." Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol. XXVI - p338). "When the devotee touches the Lord, it is like the linking of the negative and positive wires, which generates divine energy. This connection should be from heart to heart. Only then will the Divine energy flow from the Lord to the devotee. Then the Lord and devotee become One. When people ask for liberation, they should understand that liberation means oneness with the Divine. Become aware of your divinity. To realize this oneness with God, one has to chant the Lord's name incessantly. You must pray for the vision of the Lord's feet in your heart. There should be no room for evil thoughts and feelings." (Sanathana Sarathi, January 95 - p16) But even the worship of Padhukas is an external activity. True devotion calls for the installation of the Padhukas in the heart. This means that starting with the external form of worship, we should in due course make it an internal act of surrender. (Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol. XXIX - p349). We should surrender ourselves to God, and feel the oneness, that is we are all really One with God. After understanding the significance, we must concentrate on Divinity without external aids such as these Padhukas. In a message dated 03/03/04 8:07:47 AM Eastern Standard Time, ClydeP writes: Sairam Can anyone please enlighten me on what a "PADHUKAS" is. I am hearing so much about it but still don't understand what it is. May Swami shower his devine blessings onto you Sairam Clyde South Africa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Sairam Can anyone please enlighten me on what a "PADHUKAS" is. I am hearing so much about it but still don't understand what it is. May Swami shower his devine blessings onto you Sairam Clyde South Africa Vijay-AW [vijayalu] 03 March 2004 08:49 saibabanews [saibabanews] Divine Padhukas SAIRAM I agree with someone who wrote about SAI PADHUKAS IN PHOTO FORM. I would like to share our experience. When I was fortunate to be in PARTHI for SWAMI'S 78th Birthday my family members were performing Aarthi to Swami's altar. Immediately after that my daughter / wife noticed honey kind of drop appeared on SWAMI'S DIVINE PADHUKA PHOTO which was kept in the Altar which we Sai devotees normally keep there for worship. Every part of SWAMI'S DIVINE INCARNATION is so beautiful to watch and admire and they shower nothing but LOVE. We also watch on TV episodes where they show first the Padukas only. How beautiful it is! Sometimes after prayers if feel I have done something wrong during that day I coolly whisk away offering my prayers to SWAMI'S PADUKA as I know my eyes cannot meet the eyes of SWAMI. LET US KEEP ON WORSHIPPING SWAMIS' PADHUKAS IN ANY FORM SAIRAM V K Vijayaraghavan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Dear Sir, Sairam ! I totally agree with your submission about the Sacred Padhukas of Swami ! We owe our entire life to Swami and we are able to feel the divine presence of Swami in our daily activities. All of us r blessed by Swami in being born in this world when Swami is in our midst, in this Avatar. Regards Keshav Prasad Vijay-AW <vijayalu wrote: SAIRAM I agree with someone who wrote about SAI PADHUKAS IN PHOTO FORM. I would like to share our experience. When I was fortunate to be in PARTHI for SWAMI'S 78th Birthday my family members were performing Aarthi to Swami's altar. Immediately after that my daughter / wife noticed honey kind of drop appeared on SWAMI'S DIVINE PADHUKA PHOTO which was kept in the Altar which we Sai devotees normally keep there for worship. Every part of SWAMI'S DIVINE INCARNATION is so beautiful to watch and admire and they shower nothing but LOVE. We also watch on TV episodes where they show first the Padukas only. How beautiful it is! Sometimes after prayers if feel I have done something wrong during that day I coolly whisk away offering my prayers to SWAMI'S PADUKA as I know my eyes cannot meet the eyes of SWAMI. LET US KEEP ON WORSHIPPING SWAMIS' PADHUKAS IN ANY FORM SAIRAM V K Vijayaraghavan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Sai Ram Clyde, Hi there ... Padhugas are basically like ceremonial sandals usually made of metals ... silver, brass, gold, ect. I don't know the 'official' definition of padhugas but they are usually bought by devottees and taken to thier guru to be blessed or even wonder of wonders to have thier guru of choice actually wear them ... Then they are put on thier altars and worshipped as the feet of the guru or Avatar is the most potent point to worship ... all his energy flows from his feet to the true humble devottee. Swami has said that if my padhugas come into your home then He himself has come into your home and resides. It is a great great blessing to worship Swami's padhugas and to have him permanently installed in ones household. I don't know if this helps... but I hope so... Sai Ram Melody - Clyde Packree saibabanews Wednesday, March 03, 2004 7:16 AM [saibabanews] Re: Divine Padhukas SairamCan anyone please enlighten me on what a "PADHUKAS" is. I am hearing so muchabout it but still don't understand what it is.May Swami shower his devine blessings onto youSairamClydeSouth Africa Vijay-AW [vijayalu (AT) batelco (DOT) com.bh]03 March 2004 08:49To: saibabanewsSubject: [saibabanews] Divine Padhukas SAIRAMI agree with someone who wrote about SAI PADHUKAS IN PHOTO FORM. I would like to share our experience. When I was fortunate to be in PARTHIfor SWAMI'S 78th Birthday my family members were performing Aarthi toSwami's altar. Immediately after that my daughter / wife noticed honey kindof drop appeared on SWAMI'S DIVINE PADHUKA PHOTO which was kept in the Altarwhich we Sai devotees normally keep there for worship. Every part of SWAMI'S DIVINE INCARNATION is so beautiful to watch and admireand they shower nothing but LOVE. We also watch on TV episodes where theyshow first the Padukas only. How beautiful it is! Sometimes after prayersif feel I have done something wrong during that day I coolly whisk awayoffering my prayers to SWAMI'S PADUKA as I know my eyes cannot meet the eyesof SWAMI. LET US KEEP ON WORSHIPPING SWAMIS' PADHUKAS IN ANY FORM SAIRAM V K Vijayaraghavan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Sai Ram, Originally the PADUKAS were wooden. Over the years the PADUKAS of Lord Rama worshipped for 14 Years by His brother Bharath - who ruled over Ayodhya after installing the Padukas of Bhagwan Rama on the throne - became the basis for PADUKA PUJA - and as correctly explained by Melody became equal to worship of the feet of our beloved God Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Now, these days, these are symbolic in form - in any size - made of precious metal - and decorated with precious gems. But, these symbolic form I have seen in shops only - at PN during Darshan I must have witnessed some half a dozen times devotees bringing full size Padukas for Swami to step in and I have seen Him lovingly stepping in some of these padukas as were offered to him. Sai Ram - Be Happy JPMelody McClarty wrote: Sai Ram Clyde, Hi there ... Padhugas are basically like ceremonial sandals usually made of metals ... silver, brass, gold, ect. I don't know the 'official' definition of padhugas but they are usually bought by devottees and taken to thier guru to be blessed or even wonder of wonders to have thier guru of choice actually wear them ... Then they are put on thier altars and worshipped as the feet of the guru or Avatar is the most potent point to worship ... all his energy flows from his feet to the true humble devottee. Swami has said that if my padhugas come into your home then He himself has come into your home and resides. It is a great great blessing to worship Swami's padhugas and to have him permanently installed in ones household. I don't know if this helps... but I hope so... Sai Ram Melody - Clyde Packree saibabanews Wednesday, March 03, 2004 7:16 AM [saibabanews] Re: Divine Padhukas SairamCan anyone please enlighten me on what a "PADHUKAS" is. I am hearing so muchabout it but still don't understand what it is.May Swami shower his devine blessings onto youSairamClydeSouth Africa Vijay-AW [vijayalu (AT) batelco (DOT) com.bh]03 March 2004 08:49To: saibabanewsSubject: [saibabanews] Divine Padhukas SAIRAMI agree with someone who wrote about SAI PADHUKAS IN PHOTO FORM. I would like to share our experience. When I was fortunate to be in PARTHIfor SWAMI'S 78th Birthday my family members were performing Aarthi toSwami's altar. Immediately after that my daughter / wife noticed honey kindof drop appeared on SWAMI'S DIVINE PADHUKA PHOTO which was kept in the Altarwhich we Sai devotees normally keep there for worship. Every part of SWAMI'S DIVINE INCARNATION is so beautiful to watch and admireand they shower nothing but LOVE. We also watch on TV episodes where theyshow first the Padukas only. How beautiful it is! Sometimes after prayersif feel I have done something wrong during that day I coolly whisk awayoffering my prayers to SWAMI'S PADUKA as I know my eyes cannot meet the eyesof SWAMI. LET US KEEP ON WORSHIPPING SWAMIS' PADHUKAS IN ANY FORM SAIRAM V K Vijayaraghavan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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