Temples as Places of Deep Insight-

Dinesan Namboodiripad Chief Priest, Srikrishna Temple, Guruvayoor      

Temples and other places of worship play a significant role in cultural reformation. The innate vibrations, cultural complexion, and spiritual qualities resonate all around the devotee. So they are more than places of worship; they are cultural rendezvous centers for traditional community activities. They are also meeting places for families and friends.

The serving and server concept between the paramatma (cosmic consciousness) and the jeevatma (body consciousness) is discernible during worship. Temple means body or embodiment. Our ultimate goal is to attain moksha—renunciation without pre-conditions. On obtaining liberation from worldly possessions, the seeker becomes one with the Brahman. Regardless of the kind of worship, truth-realisation can remove the pall of gloom cast by worldly possessions. Knowing oneself is to know the truth and for this, regular interaction with the learned is necessary.

© “The Times of India” dated January 4, 2003. Reprinted with permission.

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