A Lekhaprartha homa is a special kind of homa whereby written prayers are burned to the devas & to the Hindu gods to seek their blessings & help with life's challenges or simply to give thanks for prayers answered. This post will share some important tips about how best to write prayers.
Tip 1
Use plain white paper to write - Lined paper & color paper should be avoided. Use only 1 side of the page to write your prayer. the same is true even if you have multiple pages.
Tip 2
Identify yourself - At the bottom of your prayer, please indicate who its from. You should include your full name and address. Optionally, you can include your rasi & nakshatra. If multiple pages are needed, make sure you include page number & your name/personal identification to ensure that the devas know who its from & the sequence of pages. All this is to ensure clarity & to make known to the devas who the prayer is from.
Tip3
You can write in English & other languages -You can write in English, Tamil or Bahasa Malaysia as long as the words are clearly written with a black pen & the words are not too small. Typewritten prayers are acceptable too.
Tip 4
Preferably write the prayer beforehand & bring it to the homa - Its not necessary to write at the homa event. Writing the prayer at home gives you the chance to think through what you need to write.
Tip 5
Be clear & specific with your prayer - Be clear about what you are praying for. Provide explanations if necessary. You can even include copies of documents like business contracts etc to be burned in the homa if it helps to clarify your prayer. Don't ask for things that will be given naturally, like blessings for example. Blessings are already given by the devas without you asking. Be specific by clearly sharing what you need. Don't assume the devas know what you are asking. The devas will only help if you ask. That is your first step.Without asking, the devas will not interfere in your karmas even if they do know what you need.
Tip 6
Do not fold your prayer in a complicated manner - Just fold your prayers twice & leave it at the prayer basket beside the homa. The pujari will open the prayer just before burning it so that it appears clearly in the inner worlds after it is burned. The pujari will not read your prayer as that will incur bad karma for him. If you fold your prayer in a complicated manner to prevent anyone from opening it, then the pujari cannot open the prayer or the paper might tear as he is trying to open it. This might result in your prayer not being clearly visible in the inner worlds after burning.
Happy writing & may your prayers be answered! Aum Namasivaya!
Tip 1
Use plain white paper to write - Lined paper & color paper should be avoided. Use only 1 side of the page to write your prayer. the same is true even if you have multiple pages.
Tip 2
Identify yourself - At the bottom of your prayer, please indicate who its from. You should include your full name and address. Optionally, you can include your rasi & nakshatra. If multiple pages are needed, make sure you include page number & your name/personal identification to ensure that the devas know who its from & the sequence of pages. All this is to ensure clarity & to make known to the devas who the prayer is from.
Tip3
You can write in English & other languages -You can write in English, Tamil or Bahasa Malaysia as long as the words are clearly written with a black pen & the words are not too small. Typewritten prayers are acceptable too.
Tip 4
Preferably write the prayer beforehand & bring it to the homa - Its not necessary to write at the homa event. Writing the prayer at home gives you the chance to think through what you need to write.
Tip 5
Be clear & specific with your prayer - Be clear about what you are praying for. Provide explanations if necessary. You can even include copies of documents like business contracts etc to be burned in the homa if it helps to clarify your prayer. Don't ask for things that will be given naturally, like blessings for example. Blessings are already given by the devas without you asking. Be specific by clearly sharing what you need. Don't assume the devas know what you are asking. The devas will only help if you ask. That is your first step.Without asking, the devas will not interfere in your karmas even if they do know what you need.
Tip 6
Do not fold your prayer in a complicated manner - Just fold your prayers twice & leave it at the prayer basket beside the homa. The pujari will open the prayer just before burning it so that it appears clearly in the inner worlds after it is burned. The pujari will not read your prayer as that will incur bad karma for him. If you fold your prayer in a complicated manner to prevent anyone from opening it, then the pujari cannot open the prayer or the paper might tear as he is trying to open it. This might result in your prayer not being clearly visible in the inner worlds after burning.
Happy writing & may your prayers be answered! Aum Namasivaya!
