Meaning and Significance of Worship - Based on the Worship of Sri Ramakrishna
This book is for the person who is interested in Hindu rituals for the worship of God, as practiced at the Ramakrishna Math centers in India in general, and the Mysore center in particular. Note that most people instead prefer to keep it simple by offering flowers, incense and waving light to the images.
The book includes instructions on how to do the worship, mantras in Sanskrit, with roman transliteration, word-by-word meanings, and English translations, with detailed descriptions and explanations of the procedures to be followed.
The author is a Sanskrit scholar well-versed in Ramakrishna-Vivekananda literature, Swami Muktidananda has shaped the material in form of this book, with pictures and summary charts. The present edition in new layout is further enriched with additional material and pictures.This book is a must for all devotees of Sri Ramakrishna, especially those who perform or want to perform his worship.
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03/19/2026
This book is a truly valuable guide for those who seek to develop a deep connection to Ramakrishna and Consciousness. It reveals the significance of arati and puja-fundamental practices of tantric Hinduism-by mantras, visualizations, mudras, offerings of the five elements and identification with Consciousness.
It contains a thorough discussion of and guide to the practice of bhuta-suddhi, which is the reason I purchased the book. It has been very helpful to me in my practice. I'm grateful for this book.
The book includes instructions on how to do the worship, mantras in Sanskrit, with roman transliteration, word-by-word meanings, and English translations, with detailed descriptions and explanations of the procedures to be followed.
The author is a Sanskrit scholar well-versed in Ramakrishna-Vivekananda literature, Swami Muktidananda has shaped the material in form of this book, with pictures and summary charts. The present edition in new layout is further enriched with additional material and pictures.This book is a must for all devotees of Sri Ramakrishna, especially those who perform or want to perform his worship.
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This book is a truly valuable guide for those who seek to develop a deep connection to Ramakrishna and Consciousness. It reveals the significance of arati and puja-fundamental practices of tantric Hinduism-by mantras, visualizations, mudras, offerings of the five elements and identification with Consciousness.
It contains a thorough discussion of and guide to the practice of bhuta-suddhi, which is the reason I purchased the book. It has been very helpful to me in my practice. I'm grateful for this book.