Gita reflection Ch 9 verses 23 & 24

15th July 2024

• When you enter the temple of Lord Shiva, you see only a Shivalinga made of stone. However, for a devotee, it is not just a stone but Lord Shiva Himself. 

• Worship is a divine and reverential thought of God projected onto the physical stone. Without reverence and devotion, it is merely a physical ritual and not worship at all. Worship is an expression of faith.

• Even those who faithfully worship various forms of Gods are essentially worshipping Brahman alone, though not following the direct method. 

• All the sacrifices offered in rituals reach Brahman only, for Brahman alone is the Lord of all rituals. Those who know this remain steadfast, meditating on the all-pervading Brahman through the rituals. Others, seeking only immediate gains, fail to attain liberation.