Oct. 12, 2010 (Bidadi)
Today's special was Maheswara Puja. mmm....Maheswara Puja itself is not that special for me but getting food from Swami's hand is the highlight. Yes!
I've heard when Enlightened Beings eat food in someone's house, it seems they also 'swallow' their (the host) sins and karma. And imagine this is even better sharing food with the Enlightened Being (like a big family).
Of course generally only the Sanyasis gets it but Master is too compassionate so He gave to the Rishis (married couples) too. I am neither Sanyasi nor Rishi, again here comes Master's compassion, and gave me handful of rice from His plate.
The idea behind Maheswara Puja is to do Shanti prayers and feel the soul that has left the body. Since sanyasis have renounced everything and they are considered as do not have any identity or attachment, so feeding them is like feeding the cosmos and believe will reach the soul. (that's my understanding)
It was fun! I served the sanyasis food. today is the first Maheswara Puja, my ego was not in the was at all.
It was a nice feeling.
