Yesterday, heard a guru speak about Garuda Purana. I first heard about it in my days at first organization. My team mate who was a devoted Bhramin was reading Garuda Purana when free. Out of curiosity I asked him what was he reading. He answered me that there is a death in his family and they read Garuda Purana during the 13 days of observation.
I must not stop myself from admitting that Bhramin's in South are much more devoted to their practice and they follow the rituals with so much dedication. One of my other team mate would apply chandan paste over his head and both hands to office. Will a Bhramin guy from my place so that? Might be but never saw anyone so dedicated. Infact I see Bhramin's in my place being the first one to overthrow the rituals and traditional practices. Well I won't judge them for their beliefs but my rational mind definitely questions why they have to set rules for all when they are the ones not to follow?
After so many years yesterday again heard of Garuda Purana and thus my curiosity began deepening. I just downloaded a copy and started reading. I am reading it to understand what makes me suffer and why sometimes I feel like it's a loop. Can it really fulfill my quest only time can say. How can I fix something for myself and help anyone around me the right way.
Our scriptures say to naam jaap and I do practice that whenever I can with a thought if Ajamila could get salvation just by calling out to his son Narayan then why can't I do so. Hope this takes me up in my search for going up in spiritual ladder.
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