Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 Kushandika has two meanings. First, it means an abbreviated (sanskipta) prelude to homa. That is, a small avahan for Agni. The second meaning comes from kush - to shine; andera - in the darkness, which refers to the series of mantras with which we begin any puja: bowing to Gods and Goddesses, washing our hands and mouth, purifying the asana, and establishing the bhava appropriate for worship. The purpose of our worship is to surrender the ego in the light of wisdom through devoted service of the Supreme. So all we perceive is peace, all that is, is at peace, peace, peace, peace. , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> wrote: > Dear Swamiji, > Pranams. > > What is the purpose of the Shanti mantras in the Kushandika? Also > what is the literal meaning of Kushandika? > > Love > Latha > > FYI - for other readers- the Kushandika is the initial recitation > before beginning any puja/recitation/homa. It begins with "Sriman > mahaganapathaye namah", runs a few pages and ends with "Om Shanti > shanti Shantihi" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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