Srinatha Raghavan continues his post on the benefits of Homa and feeding after performing the ritual.
As the Chaitra Navratri came to an end last night, today as a culmination, fed 11 poor children and a few hapless strays, with sumptuous lunch on behalf of all those who participated in the Homa.
Feeding the Jataraagni (Digestive Fire) is greater than any worship and it is imperative to feed after you do a Homa, as it selflessly and evenly distributes the fruits of the Homa generated to one and all, visible and invisible, who were conducive, in making it possible.
A part of the punya derived from the Homa, will go to the Five Elements as it "holds" the whole of Creation together, a part to our Ancestors and Rishis without whom we are not to be here, a part to Nature and its produce, from whom we took substances to be put in Homa fire, a part to all the Deities propitiated and finally a part, which is more than enough, to the ones who have participated in it.
Here's a short testimony that's just come in, by someone who had registered Her dear one's name for the Homa, with their Health and Well Being as the Sankalpa --
Good evening Sir, I am happy about the Homa. I can see a positive change in my husband's health, he is on antibiotics from the past 3 months for diabetic foot ulcer, yet the ulcer didn't cure fully but i was worried about his kidney health. But today the reports shows Creatinine level is 1.1 I am so happy Sir. Thank you very very much.
There are many rituals and practices we do that bring about changes indirectly or subtly without even us noticing it. One day we realize the full impact of these efforts. The Siddhas do not explain at length the reasons for asking us to do things. It is for us to take up the directive and carry them out diligently. But be assured that you shall see the fruits of your efforts one day, if not for you, then it is for your prodigy and children.
The Siddhas concern for us brings them to work a way out for us from the mess we are in, by providing solutions that might not relate to our sufferings or might not make sense in the first place. But be assured that they know what they are doing and that nothing we do is wasted. We are all linked to every being and creature and plant in this wide world. This link extends beyond our world to the other worlds too, we are told.
Srinatha has a word of caution and advises us of the need to be careful in our spiritual practices to avoid unwanted problems and not to hurt ourselves too.
1. Do not undertake any Sadhana on your own, especially extracted from a book
2. Have an able (and living) Mentor or a Guide if you still want to do so
3. Please be advised that there are only a very few genuine Tantric Masters, in the present age who will accept to guide you practically. Most are them are knowledgeable quacks who can be of least help when things go terribly wrong
4. Refrain from undertaking "Veera Bhava Sadhana" or the "Heroic Attitude" Sadhanas, as it ain't conducive for this time and age
5. Do not be too curious or inquisitive to know what's on the other side of reality, because it can be very unexpected and downright scary
6. Keep it all simple, as there are a certain charm and easiness in simplicity
7. Lastly, don't push your luck too much, as it could prove to be unlucky.