Re: Using Camphor in pooja
Originally Posted by
koya
just wondering there should be some significance why its being used ?
Namaste !
When I try to seek a deeper meaning ...i always found that... nothing is necessary and everything is necessary...
As a kid growing up seeing the Karpur... (Camphor) aarti .. we were told Camphor when burns leaves no residue... and just like that we have to burn our desires , or bad things in us.. leaving no residue of desires... also in the glory of Shiva's its mentioned that with his body covered with ash .. looks white like camphor hued...etc.
I am from New England area (USA) and its quiet cold here from Dec till April. Its very difficult to do Agnihotra with windows and door open when negative wind chill blowing from outside. Couple of months ago at one of the ashram in USA, I found out how to do Agnihotra using Camphor. Since than we been doing Agnihotra at home using Kapur (Camphor) and havent seen any black spot or other things yet. I dont know how true it is but I have heard from other friends about increase in humidity at their home which can increase some mold activity and that is in black color...
If the old traditional saying about Kapur (Camphor) leaves no residue than the question is does Kapur really leave residue or any by-product ?
Hari OM !
Brahma satyam jaganmithyaa jiivo brahma iva naaparah....
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