Wavering consciousness
December 2, 2007
I mentioned in an earlier post that the wheat in the sand beneath the water pots had sprouted because of all the rain. Each of the pots were used to “invoke” the presence of a different deity and they were carefully placed in specific locations in the yagya stala. At the beginning of each day pujas were done and fresh garlands, flowers, and water were offered. At the end of the day the light of burning camphor was offered along with a few flower petals and some water. In the vedic system a flame is often likened to the nature of consciousness; pure in its essence but often wavering.