Brahmasthanams

The influence of vedic astrology, the planetary placements in one's natal chart, has been a part of Indian culture for centuries. Hindu custom not only takes into account the effects of the various planets on an individual's life, but also the relationship between an individual's karma (past actions) and these planetary locations. Hindu philosophy further embraces the belief that potential negative effects of planetary placements can be mitigated through various means. The Brahmasthanam Temples were created by Amma as one way to reduce the effects of these negative influences in our lives. Through faith and devotion and certain spiritual practices, it has been found that many bad effects can be erased by good actions. At the Brahmasthanam temples a special form of worship, called a puja, is performed to enable the individual to reduce life's potential negative influences.

Puja is ritualistic worship involving images and symbolic representations of the divine as a means to express our faith and devotion to God.

When pujas are performed with love and concentration, positive forces are created around us which work to eliminate the negative forces. Performing puja also enables us to experience more clearly our own divine nature. Normally puja is performed only by priests trained in the science, but Amma has introduced a unique form of puja which all individuals may be taught to perform.

The pujari (priest conducting the puja) sits with the people and explains to them what they must do for each step. Some of the common pujas performed include those to mitigate the effects of Mars, Rahu, and Saturn. Pujas can be done for the specific individual, for other loved ones or for the welfare of the world. At each of the temples, a daily puja is done for planetary peace.

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