Going to the temple and worshiping God brings peace to the mind and also attains blessings. However, whenever we go to visit the temple, first of all cover our head with a cloth and only then see God.
Apart from this, many people sit on the stairs of the temple for some time after worshiping. Do you know why this is done. Actually, after worshiping, the tradition of sitting for a while in the temple has been going on for centuries and many people are still following it.
However, why does it sit on the stairs of the temples? Few people are aware of this. In fact, the texts have said to sit on the stairs of the temples for some time. Not only this, a verse is also written in the texts. By sitting on the stairs, every Kaman is completed by speaking and the end of sorrows.
Whenever you go to the temple, definitely sit on the stairs there and definitely read the shloka mentioned below. This verse is as follows –
Spontaneous Maranam, without denyen jeevanam.
Death tav smanidham, in the body.
The meaning of this verse is as follows.
Meaning of spontaneous death
We die without any problem and we will never get sick and lying on the bed, after taking pain, our lives should be removed as soon as we do not get death.
Meaning of lifeless life
There is no life of impact, meaning we never have to stay with the help of anyone. Never be helpless. By the grace of God, life should be lived without begging.
The meaning of dehnete tava samidhyam
Whenever there is death, then be in front of God. For example, at the time of Bhishma Pitamah’s death, Thakur ji himself stood in front of him and gave his own darshan.
Meaning of in the body
O God, give us such a boon. This is a prayer.
When to chant this verse
After seeing God in the temple, you can read this verse by sitting on the stairs. Whenever you go to the temple, keep the eyes open while visiting. Actually some people stand with their eyes closed. By doing this, we are unable to see God well. After visiting there, when you come out and sit out, then close the eyes and say this verse. Speaking of these verses, remember God and read it.
Other rules related to the temple
- Clean your hands and feet thoroughly before entering the temple. Do not touch the idols with dirty hands.
- Do not look around while visiting and apply all the mind in worship.
- Eat the prasad you received after worshiping yourself. Do not share this offer with anyone.