New Member Introduction : Sammual Honer (Xan)

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--- Sam Honner <sam.honner wrote:

 

- Your full name

Sammual Honer (I will change my name to Xan very

soon)

 

- Your country of residence

NWS, Australia

 

- Your approximate age (such as 20+, 30+, etc.)

Under 18

 

- Your devotional interest related to shiva-dampati

 

I have had a long interest in Ambaa. It started with

my primary school teacher, who used to teach me

meditation and about Ambaa, who she called Ambaa,

Kaamaakshi, and most frequently, Shriimaata, and

occationally, Amma. I was taught that Adishakti was

the creator and embodier of the universe, and was

identicle to Shriimaataa. Although I was a catholic, I

later became interested in other religions, and with

my teacher informing me about Ambaa, I became a

devotee to Shriimaataa.

 

I was also taught that Shiva was the " Father " to

Ambaa's " Mother " , but the She was more important and

that She was the power behind Shiva (and indeed all

male Deities, like Jesus). However, I try my best to

worship them both.

 

Although my original teacher was part of the larger

hindu society of New South Wales (NSW), I never was. I

took up my devotion in private. I mainly perform my

devotions to Ambaa by mantra/japa and (more

importantly) in Manasa Pooja. I do not perform

physical poojan very much because it is hard to get

what I need. However, I feel it is better for me to

perform Manasa Pooja. However, I do have an framed

picture of Ambaa that I have on a small alter, which I

burn incense and candles near and offer prayers to.

 

Thank you for this oppertunity to communicate with

other Ambaa devotees. I hope my information above

suffices!

 

Yours in the Mother,

Xan.