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Worshipping
ought to be a personal experience. At the philosophical level, the
object of worship is worship itself. Nothing is sought as the end
result. However, in order to reach that advanced level, we need to
begin and practice praying systematically so that our faith in the
Supreme Being is gradually strengthened. To start with, the object
of our prayer may be that the Almighty grant us the wisdom to
enhance our faith in Him so that we may make a deeper commitment as
bhaktas (devotees).
Faith is the critical element without
which any ritual or religious practice is meaningless. To those who
engage in worship of an ishtadevata (Godhead of one’s choice),
Krishna has an unambiguous warning that is essential for us to note.
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