{"product_id":"sacred-padukaslifesize-rosewood-blessed-and-energised","title":"Sacred Padukas(Lifesize) – Rosewood (Blessed and Energised)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSacred Guru Padukas(Lifesize) – Blessed by Amma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThese beautiful wooden \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuru Padukas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eoffered to Amma Sri Karunamayi to wear on the sacred occasion of Guru Purnima and were personally blessed by Amma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, making them a precious form of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuru Prasadam\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e and a sacred representation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmma’s Sri Charanam – Divine Lotus Feet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn the Hindu spiritual tradition, the feet of the Guru are revered as the seat of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edivine grace, wisdom, protection and spiritual guidance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e. Guru Padukas therefore represent much more than sacred sandals. They symbolize \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuru Tattva—the eternal principle of the Divine Guru—and the devotee’s surrender (Sharanagati), humility, devotion and willingness to walk the spiritual path shown by the Guru\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTheir association with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuru Purnima\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, the sacred day dedicated to honoring and expressing gratitude to the Guru, gives these Padukas an especially profound devotional significance. Blessed by Amma on this auspicious occasion, they may be treasured as a tangible reminder of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmma’s divine presence, grace and blessings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDevotees may keep the Padukas respectfully in the puja room or on an elevated sacred altar, preferably near Amma’s photograph or murti. They may be worshipped with flowers, sandalwood, kumkum, akshata, incense, a lamp, naivedyam and arati according to one’s tradition. Even a simple flower offered with devotion, followed by pranam and meditation at Amma’s sacred feet, is a beautiful form of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuru Paduka Seva\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA simple prayer may be offered:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p4\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOm Sri Gurubhyo Namah\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalutations to the Divine Guru.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p4\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNamo Namah Sri Guru Padukabhyam\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAgain and again, salutations to the sacred Padukas of the Guru.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe deepest significance of these Padukas lies in the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eblessing of the Guru and the devotion with which they were offered and received\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e. They remind us to place our ego, worries and burdens at the Divine Mother’s feet, seek Her guidance and protection, remain grateful for Her grace, and strive to walk in the footsteps of the Guru.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAt Amma’s Lotus Feet, surrender becomes devotion, devotion becomes grace, and grace becomes the path that leads us toward the Divine.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Amma Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46890964320417,"sku":null,"price":1008.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0478\/4816\/1441\/files\/IMG_5502.heic?v=1786907482","url":"https:\/\/theammastore.org\/products\/sacred-padukaslifesize-rosewood-blessed-and-energised","provider":"The Amma Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}