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Guru Homa, Mantra, Arathi (GMA) training
This 3-day program is designed to offer
training in performing
Guru homa - fire ritual done as an offering
to the Guru
Mantra training - chanting of sanskrit
verses while offering gratitude, offering food, for
peace, while performing holy bath to idols etc.
Arathi - offering of camphor flame to Existence,
as prayer and gratitude.
This program exposes one to the art of creative decoration
of idols that symbolically represent Existence, the
method of performing abhisheka or holy bath
to idols, and several methods of pooja or offerings
to Hindu Gods.
It instills a firm conviction in each individual about
Existence and its glory. It lays the foundation for
sincerity and commitment towards Existence as a whole
and instigates love and devotion towards the Whole,
thus helping each individual fall in tune with the Cosmos.
Those who have attended an ASP
may attend this program. You may contact
the ashram for more details and registration.