33. Meditation and idol worship
Teachings to treasure, teachings that transform. Thirumoolar Thavamozhi Motivation 33. Meditation and idol worship Our meditation and devotion to God are expressed by worshipping an idol, with various procedures, both simple and elaborate. The main difference between the mental prayer to God through meditation and worshipping an idol can be seen from the procedures. Our Saint Thirumoolar sings in these poems about the significance and salient features of idol worship. புண்ணியம் செய்வார்க்குப் பூவுண்டு நீருண்டு He says that worshipping an idol bestows God’s blessings steadily. Our Saint says that we are “fortunate when we become interested in worshipping”. He says for worshipping we merely need some flowers and water. These are easily available for anyone and everywhere. புண்ணியம் செய்வார்க்குப் பூவுண்டு நீருண்டு அண்ணல் அதுகண்டு அருள்புரி யாநிற்கும் அண்ணல் – God. அருள்புரி யாநிற்கும் – God knowingly showers His blessings. எண்ணிலி பாவ...