Author: P. Selvi, PhD Analyst, Department of Saiva Siddhanta, University of Chennai, Chennai.
Guide: Dr.S.Saravanan, Professor, Department of Saiva Siddhanta, University of Chennai, Chennai.
Abstract:
Worship is a form of worship in which one is worshiped according to one's worth, love and power. They seek the grace of the Lord by continuing to worship. By His grace they are further elevated in spirituality and strive to attain the state of righteousness. The saints, benefactors and sages who came for us in this world have shown us this way.
Worship can be classified into four categories as sariya, kriya, yoga and enlightenment. These are closely related to each other, with buds, flowers, berries, and fruits enhancing each other.
Sariya is material worship, which is done by the body. Kiriya is the abominable worship of Sukuma. This is done in conjunction with the mature mind, the subtle, and the external body. Yoga is a subtle
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