A Devalay is divided into seven levels. Each level is connected with a Cosmic Principle and in turn purifies the related chakra (Centre in the body through which the spiritual energy flows) of the person taking darshan (viewing) of a Devalay.
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Many of us go to the Devalay (Temple) to have darshan (viewing) of the Deity. In order to take maximum benefit of the darshan, one must do pradakshina of the Deity.
Most of us visit the Devalay in order to have darshan (viewing) of the deity and derive benefit from the saatvik vibrations.
We all may be aware of certain actions that have to be performed when taking darshan (view) in a Devalay. For example, removing one’s footwear, doing Namaskar at the main door before entering the temple, not covering one’s neck at the time of darshan of the Deity.
Many of us visit the Devalay in order to have darshan of the deity and to benefit from the Shakti (Divine Energy) and Chaitanya (Divine consciousness). Did you know that darshan of the kalash of the temple, as soon as one enters the temple premises, can impart maximum benefit? Let us understand more from this article.
‘Devalay’ is an abode of God, meaning, the actual existence of God. ‘By going to a Devalay our wishes are accepted by God and we experience mental peace’ – with this faith the devotees visit a Devalay.
In order to derive maximum benefit of darshan (viewing of deity) in a Devalay, one should do it in a spiritually correct manner. We can follow the guidelines given to us based on our shastras.
In order to receive maximum Chaitanya (Divine consciousness) we must have the darshan in a spiritually correct manner.
Many of us visiting the Devalay must have noted an idol of a tortoise made of stone or metal installed in front of the idol of the Deity.
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