Why we do Pradakshina Clockwise
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why do we do pradakshina
Anticlockwise Pradakshina
We cannot draw a circle without being a central goal... The Lord is the central source and the essence of our lives. Recognizing it as the focal point of our lives, we take care of our daily tasks. This is the meaning of Pradakshina.
Why we do Parikrama Around The Temple
Circumambulation Hinduism
As Pradakshina, the Lord is always on our right. In India, the right side symbolizes auspiciousness. Thus, as we turn around the sanctum sanctorum, we remember to lead a supportive life of righteousness, with the Lord who is the indispensable source of help and strength, our guide - the "right hand".
After the completion of the traditional worship (Puja), we usually practice Pradakshina around us. This means that we tend to recognize and keep in mind the supreme deity with us, who alone is loved in the Lord's variety that we tend to worship on the outside.
Why we do Pradakshina in Temple
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In addition, each point of the circumference of a circle is equidistant from the center. It means that wherever we are or whoever we are, we are also close to the Lord. His grace flows towards us without partiality.
According to Adi Shankaracharya, the true Pradakshina is the meditation that 10008 universes revolve around the great Lord, the motionless center of all forms.
Skanda Purana chapter 9 verse 68 - In the word Pra-da-kshi-na, the syllable Pra dispels sin, the syllable Da grants what is desired, the syllable Kshi causes the destruction of Karma and the syllable Na is the guarantor of Hi.
