LAWS OF PROSPERITY IN THE HOME : 9-1,2,3. Swami Chidananda

10/02/2017.

9. Manifestations of Lakshmi in the Home-1,2,3.

1. Cleanliness :

Coming from the person of the Grihalakshmi to the surroundings of the house, cleanliness is the one important way in which Lakshmi is present. Dust and dirt about the house is
Alakshmi (inauspiciousness).

2. Then, lamps :

The moment the time of twilight and sunset comes, we will find that in every Hindu home a lamp is lit and saluted and thus brightness and illumination will come before
darkness sets in.

3. Worship of the Gods :

This is of paramount importance.

Where the Gods are not worshipped, there Lakshmi does not stay.

She may of course come and take Her abode in Her extreme Avidya aspect.

Money may be accumulated, but ultimately prosperity will go from the home, and grief, suffering and sorrow will be the ultimate fate of those homes.

This is a very important factor which people of this sacred land, who have come to be increasingly influenced by occidental thought and Western ways of living, have to bear
in mind, if they really wish their ultimate happiness and the prosperity of the family.

If the days like Janmashtami, Rama-Navami, etc., are neglected, we see that there is no auspiciousness in that house.

Next : 4. Charity :

To be continued ...