DIRECTIONS FOR DEEKSHA

Sri Swamy asked us not to open our mouth. At least during the time of deeksha. Observance of silence (mouna) is inevitable. Except in dire necessity like food and drink, in all other matters we should observe mouna or silence through mouth, ear, and mind. We should spend all our time in thinking about Sri Swamy alone. For this, the parayana and recapitulation of leelas are very very helpful.

Avoidance of sleep during daytime is essential. For this, minimum diet is inevitable.

Avoidance of untruth and quarrels.

Offering of firewood, coconut, ghee, incense etc. to the sacred fire with incessant namajapa.

Even though Sri Swamy showed mercy, our bad karma comes in the way. So we must nullify it with our Namajapa. "If we are destined to have a wound equal to a furrow, with intense namajapa, it will be reduced to a pin prick".

Doing pradakshinas - not less than 108 per day.

Parayana of Sri Swamy's life history is most important. Listening is advisable to illiterates.

Complete faith and patience are essential.

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