MURTI POOJA (ONE MORE PERSPECTIVE)

A.   At times of important celebrations; we frequently observe, somebody is requested to be present, with a statement; “Even if you don’t contribute,

your presence will make the difference”.

B.   In every house we see photographs/paintings hanging, of parted ancestors.

C.    In offices we see photographs/paintings hanging, of founder of the organisation.

D.   In public offices photographs/paintings of head of state (In India of

     Mahatma Gandhi).

E.   People visit the temple when in certain difficulty or problem. Otherwise

Also, some visit temple regularly.

Let us analyse how and why:

·       In case of point A

In particular people’s presence, workers/operators know very well; this

person’s character & characteristics

1.    His way of thinking.

2.    His way of handling the job.

3.    His reaction upon certain situation.

4.    How will he execute a certain job?

5.    What will he approve or disapprove.

6.    What will be his reaction upon, working or behaviour of workers?

7.    His capacity of handling the subject; when the things are not

going right or getting spoiled.

8.    He is always available to rectify; otherwise also for advice, on

method of execution.

9.    If something goes wrong, how to rectify/handle the situation.

·       In case of points B, C and D (either person is dead or not accessible);  

points 1-6 stand true; excluding they cannot execute the job themselves.

·       Point E requires a little more elaboration:

My one friend, used to stay in each class at least 3 years. He had

a conception that the books are full of knowledge & emit (radiate) rays

of knowledge. With this conception, he used to sleep keeping the

books under his head (below pillow) presuming the waves of knowledge

emitted by books will go in his brain, in turn his brain will be filled

with knowledge.

Let us understand this in a different way. The voice/picture waves are

emitted in universe by radio/TV stations. They are present around us all

the time, but cannot be heard/seen. For reception of radio/TV signals

Transducers (equipment) are required i.e. a radio/TV.

I regret to state, the way we do idol worshiping is same.

My perspective is, if some one is siddha [learned]  of 

-      SARASWATI, i.e. expert with pen, defines the subject in writing

-       VISHVAKARMA, i.e. expert with chisel & hammer [carving]; he

           defines the subject carving a scripture or making an idol.

Let us analyse a few idols:

·       Lord JAGANNATH        

JAGARNAUGHT is the name given to Lord JAGANNATH describing his

only one phase of power “OMNIPOTENT”.  i. e. He can execute any job.

okculpture of Lord JAGANNATH is nearest to the features of GOD.

No one can describe ‘How He (GOD) looks’

          Keeping in mind the creator of sculpture (keeping the limitations

          Of self & art) made, such a way; no one can describe his face.

Lord JAGANNATH is OMNICIENT; he has very big eyes, but without

eye-lids, as he never sleep so does not require the same.

Lord JAGANNATH is OMNIPOTENT. Every happening in this universe

is as he wishes, but he has no hand. He do not do anything by his own hands.

The universe moves upon his thinking/direction only.

Lord JAGANNATH is OMNIPRESENT. He is present everywhere, so he do

not require to move; so what for he requires legs.

With the limited knowledge I have, I understand the following Deites indicate:

·       Deity GANA-PATI

GANA-PATI          Leader/Captain of GANA [member of a team]

Or VINAYAK         Leader

Let us analyze an idol of GANA-PATI; indicating the [qualities required in leader]

He is very heavy              He should not move around much.

                                        He should be available at his office at all times

He stomach is very big    He should digest all observations, i.e. not spill out

                                        verbally       

His mouth is not visible   He should speak least

His eyes are very small    He should not believe what is visible

He has very big ears        He should listen to all, being talked around

He has a very long           He must have good smelling power of surrounding

Nose  (Trunk)                  indicating he should have sixth sense (instinct)

He has very big tusks      He has to create an aura around of presence         

         

His carrier is mouse        He should not move much & should not go long distance

His one tusk is broken     He is always to keep in mind, there is better manager available, so he should be cautious

It indicates the qualities required in a leader. (Elaborated above)

One of the main freedom fighters Bal Ganga Dhar Tilak, picked

Lord GANESH from Indore & made him popular in Pune & Mumbai;

the commercial centres of India. It proved a salient feature in

achieving the freedom of India (By uniting the public under one banner).

·       Deity HANUUMAN

Indicate the qualities required in a student or a person interested to learn (irrespective of subject). As his name indicates, HANU-MAN (twisted chin). It happened while interacting with SUN; i.e. experimenting even in very difficult situations.

One of his names is BAJARANG-BALI. To my understanding, it does

not describe any of his characters. Actual name is VAJRA-ANG BALI.

Hence this should be pronounced VAJRAANG-BALI.

·       Deity DURGA       

Represent the power of women. How can she keep the house in order

and kill the Mahishasur present in male mind, personality & body.

·       Lord VISHNU      

Represent the quality of tolerance; in turn he achieved the position of GOD