Prayer

It's been sometime since I last posted something on my blog.Got a little preoccupied with some household chores.Anyways....today i'm going to write about prayer.Now you must be wondering what is there to know about prayer,we all have been doing it since our childhood.From the very childhood it is deeply inculcated in us to say our prayers daily.Just read the article to know the difference between what we have been doing and what should have been done?

We have been taught since our childhood, that it is enough if we are good and helpful to our fellow human beings.Is it really enough?If it is,then why do we have some unsolvable problems,which should not have come to us at all?What have we done to deserve this?We feel cheated by God,fate,life or destiny.We have tried our best to come out of our problems,but still can't find solutions.

The answer is to be found in the words of Sri Amma,"When you cannot help yourself and seek my help,I would help you."How exactly should we seek help?Is there a way?Yes,the answer is prayer.Prayer is essentially a conversation you have with God in order to solicit Grace.Prayer should be like an itch that you send down the body of God.It is an art that has to be learnt.

Now let's see how one must pray?

Emotional Bond:You should relate to God as a child,friend,brother,sister,or any relation that comes naturally to you.In one of the Darshans,a devotee asked Sri Bhagwan,"Bhagwan how do I come close to you?"Sri Bhagvan said,"There are many ways to reach me.You could fight with me,plead,play or do anything with me;I would certainly respond to you.However,if you are indifferent to me or are careless with me I would not respond to you."

Clarity:The desire for which you are praying should be clearly communicated to your God.Do not pray for more than noe thing at a time.Sri Amma says,"If you are not clear about what you want,it becomes difficult for me to bless you."

Speak to your God internally:Prayer is speaking to God.Hold the photo or idol of your God in your hand and tell him/her whatever is weighing heavy on your heart,the way you would tell your parents or friends.Having a bond while speaking is very important.

Gratitude:Gratitude is the most important part of prayer.After praying,express your gratitude to your God for having listened to your prayer.When your prayer is answered,share the Grace you received with others for Grace when recognized multiplie's in one's life.

Please remember that your prayers must always be for your own good and for the good of the world.

Sri Amma Bhagvan's Message:

Prayer is a conversation with God.All prayers,when done in a spirit of helplessness are most certainly answered.Prayers done with emotion reach me.Simply the word 'God' would mean nothing.The Divine must either be your father,mother,sister,brother,friend,or any other relationship that comes naturally to you.