- Puranic Texts unanimously state that it is sufficient to merely look at the Shaligram to gain benefits. Rigorous worship is always meritorious, but it is neither indispensable nor obligatory. In fact, Anupa Simha’s “Salagrama Pariksa” says that worship is optional.
- “Sandilya Samhita” declares that there be no possible error when Shaligram worship is undertaken - any lapse or defect is immediately and automatically condoned and purpose of worship would be fulfilled.
- “Salagrama Sila Lakshana Paddhati” says : for worshipping there is no need of
- Guru (the Preceptor or the Master who initiates),
- Mantra (the Hymnal Formula to chant, given formally by the Guru),
- Japa (Ceremonial repetition of the Mantra),
- Bhavana (Visualisation of a Deity),
- Stuti (Eulogy) or an
- Upachara (Service).
Friday, 10 February 2012
Worship Optional / Errorless / No Need
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Good afternoon, I realize that this post is several years old, but I am trying to get in touch with someone who might have a copy of Anupa Simha’s “Salagrama Pariksa” or “Salagrama Sila Lakshana Paddhati." If you know where I could find more information about these texts I would be deeply grateful. I can be contacted at prolegomenon@gmail.com.
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