LAWS OF PROSPERITY IN THE HOME : 9-5.3. Swami Chidananda

04/03/2017

9. Manifestations of Lakshmi in the Home- 5.3

5. Hospitality to the Atithi (unexpected guest)-Continued ..


The second form of the Goddess, which is unfortunately fast disappearing in the urban areas, is the sacred cow—Gomata.

It was the custom of all Hindus, a couple of generations ago, to worship the cow every day.

Without Gopuja the devout Hindu wife would not take her food.

In cities it is very rare to see a cow and all milk is supplied in bottles from dairies.

Therefore, this is a tradition that is dying, except in villages.

To make up for this, as a sort of Prayaschittha (expiation), at least upon one or two sacred days a year, every devout Hindu lady must make it a point to perform this Puja.

There is of course one particular day which is specially set apart for Gopuja; and people somehow manage to worship the cow.

Opportunities for this Puja should be created wherever there is this manifestation of the Goddess in the form of the sacred cow, which at one time formed the grand concept of wealth.

Next : 10. Spiritual Wealth in the Sadhaka

To be continued ...