This creation is the creation of God and human birth is also a rare opportunity. This is the reason that man has been adopting various routes for expressing gratitude to his creator from ages. Some go to the temple and remember God, some perform Havan-Yajna, some sees God in the service of the poor, and some do pilgrimage and wishes for spiritual peace and salvation. In this context, a satsang video of the famous saint Premanand Maharaj is becoming increasingly viral these days, in which he explains the spiritual importance of pilgrimage and scientific background in very simple but intense terms.
Is it necessary to go on pilgrimage?
A devotee questioned Premanand Maharaj whether it is necessary to go on a pilgrimage? The answer he gave on this is extremely useful not only for the devotee, but for every religion lover. Maharaj Ji said: “Just as the redness of mehndi will not be found by ripping its tree, the sanctity of the pilgrimage sites cannot be understood only from the external point of view. Going there and meditating on bathing, meditation, rules and restraint, only then the divinity and spiritual energy of that place will be experienced.”
Why is the pilgrimage purification of soul
According to Premanand Maharaj, visiting pilgrimage sites not only causes sins, but also brings new energy and enthusiasm in life. Often we make many errors inadvertently in life – with lyrics, behavior or thoughts. The pilgrimage provides an opportunity where we can introspect and purify the mind-body-soul.
Regular fasting and restraint increases effectiveness
Maharaj Ji says that when you go on pilgrimage, then not only philosophy, but also adopt a restrained lifestyle. As:
If the journey is 3 days, take fruits on the first day
Eat sattvic food in the remaining days
Put mind in silence, meditation, chanting and bhajan all the time
This will make the journey not just a tour, but a divine experience.
Effect of holy water and meditation
Water has a special place at every pilgrimage site in India – whether it is Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari or holy pool. While bathing at these places, a person is not only free from the impurities of the body, but also bathing carefully removes the anxiety and depression of the mind. Premanand Maharaj says that pilgrimage is not only tradition, but spiritual medicine. It destroys ideas that remove us from God.
It is possible to attain salvation from pilgrimage
Religious texts also states that by doing pilgrimage, a person gets salvation after death. Spending one day at the holy site, worshiping a hundred days at home is superior – it is a belief. The pilgrimage site is a medium to return the soul to its original form – purity, love and peace.
