Swamiji answers - 34 - Observances

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Question from Kumari:I have abstained from doing physical ritual (only doing japa, meditation and reciting) during the three days of the dark moon in the past. I regard this as the Goddess' rest time during Her period. This is a way of showing Her respect. Is there any validity in this practice?Swamiji's response:Yes, In Kamakhya Temple they celebrate the festival of Ambuvaci, where they observe three days rest time during Her period. They do not make puja, move fire, pick fruits or flowers, dig in the earth, during this time. No pujas or yajnas are performed.This is a similar practice although your observance occurs monthly and they do it annually.

[Guest guest]

Thank you Swamiji, for your reply. If I understand correctly in the Kamakhya

observance it is generally a period of time of respect for the earth as the

Goddess as well. A time to let Her take Her rest. I would like to think on

this and see what other meaningful activities I can come up with to deepen this

practice.

 

Jai Maa! Jai Swamiji!

 

Kumari

 

, " Nanda " <chandimaakijai wrote:

>

> Question from Kumari:

> I have abstained from doing physical ritual (only doing japa, meditation

> and reciting) during the three days of the dark moon in the past. I

> regard this as the Goddess' rest time during Her period. This is a way

> of showing Her respect. Is there any validity in this practice?

>

> Swamiji's response:

> Yes, In Kamakhya Temple they celebrate the festival of Ambuvaci, where

> they observe three days rest time during Her period. They do not make

> puja, move fire, pick fruits or flowers, dig in the earth, during this

> time. No pujas or yajnas are performed.

>

> This is a similar practice although your observance occurs monthly and

> they do it annually.

>