religious rites.pdf - Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bhuj
religious rites.pdf - Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bhuj
religious rites.pdf - Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bhuj
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20<br />
RELIGIOUS RITES<br />
The application of this round shaped<br />
“kumkum” generally signifies the particular sect<br />
to which the person belongs.<br />
In this regard, Brahmand Purana is of the<br />
view that :<br />
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(Urdhvapundrasya madhyet vishãle atimanohare.<br />
Laxmyã sãrdham samãseenah rameham tatra nirvritah.<br />
The ‘Urdhva Pundram’ which is wide and<br />
good looking is where Lord <strong>Shree</strong> Narayan resides,<br />
with goddess Lakshmi in middle.<br />
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(Nirntralam yah kuryãt urdhvapundram dvijadhãmah<br />
Sa hi tatra sthitam vishñum shriyam chaiv vyapohti.)<br />
However, one who wears ‘Urdhva<br />
Pundram’ without leaving adequate space in the<br />
centre for applying kumkum or <strong>Shree</strong>churnam, is<br />
considered a Brahmin of the lowest order, since<br />
he neglects the presence of Lord Vishnu and <strong>Shree</strong><br />
Lakshmi who always reside here.<br />
IN SARASANGRAH<br />
In the Sarasangrah this aspect is once again<br />
highlighted as follows:
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