Delete Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 I saw a guy in a temple using vegetable oil to light deyas. He claims that coconut oil is very expensive. Is he wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pujarie five o Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 to think this is a very good question however i think this depends on the person perception of how to perform ritual. we as humans tend to discriminate ( i dont mean you) for what might be unusual but the point of him doing this is to probably continue a devotion. god knows a mans pocket and will accept the light but what of those who has enough money and still dont light a light but yet might discriminate the fellow for doing this. this i think is wrong!!!!!! but i think once the oil is not made with any type of animal fat included and the bottle is a new one and only for that purpose this could be accepted. Even some of the toiletries we use contain animal products but again ones perception. i personally dont think its wrong its just a means to fulfill ones desires without asking for alms to come to god. i can remember a story of a shiva bhakt who use to offer meat to the lingam and carry the water for tarpan in his mouth but yet he still attained Lord Shiva blessing. Just my input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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