Sunday, June 28, 2009

Culture Series 6 - Why is the Sanctum Sanctorum in a Hindu temple small and dark?

Usually the gateway to a temple will be a massive and magnificent construction. When we stand in front of it we are made to feel so insignificant before the Lord of the universe! As we proceed inwards leaving behind the grand carvings and decorations of the outside, we notice that the sanctum sanctorum itself is small and dark. We can have the darshan of the Lord only when a light is lit up and waved before Him. This indicates that we have to leave the grand external world outside, direct our minds inward, light up the lamp of knowledge there and behold the Lord within the sanctum sanctorum of our hearts.


Note: If you like the above post (or any of the other posts from 'Culture Series'), please don’t forget to thank the person who has put in a lot of efforts in collating these articles - Srinivas Ji. He can be reached at srini_p2001@yahoo.com

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