Several rules are advised to be followed inside the sanctum sanctorum in the temple. Do you know why the entrance of this place is kept smaller than the normal one? Let's learn about it.
The sanctum sanctorum is the place inside the temples where the idol of God is installed. Usually, this space is slightly inward and there is no light entering it completely. It may have doors, but no space for windows.
This place is specially made so that God can be established in solitude and that place is made more sacred. Generally, the entry of devotees is prohibited inside the sanctum sanctorum in the temple, so that its sanctity is maintained.
The sanctum sanctorum God is described as living in the cave of the heart. All of you must have seen that in any temple the doors of the sanctum sanctorum are made higher than normal. Come let's learn from astrologer Pandit Ramesh BhojrajDwivedi about its reasons.
Pride can be reduced
The doors of the sanctum sanctorum in any temple are kept small so that when any person enters it, his head automatically bows down and his pride is eliminated outside the temple itself.
It is a symbol of letting go of one's pride and focusing completely on the Lord. It is also considered a symbol of the dedication of the devotees and when any devotee enters this place, he becomes free from ego and innocent.
Devotion gets full fruit
One of the reasons for keeping the sanctum sanctorum smaller than usual is that the devotee is to pray to God that his entire attention is now focused on God and he has surrendered atm.
At this place, the person becomes introverted and gets away from illusion and gets absorbed in Brahman. Each ritual of this place brings the devotees closer to God and focuses on leaving any negative emotions outside the temple.
What is sanctum sanctorum?
The sanctum sanctorum of any temple is a single room in which the space for the light of the rising sun is towards the east. It is a square room and the deity is placed in its center.
The sanctum sanctorum is the widely important and sacred area where the Lord is ritually worshipped. All the procedures from God's makeup to the bath are done at this place. For goddesses, the sanctum sanctorum is a rectangular space. Whereas in Shivalaya, there is a statue of Nandi outside the sanctum sanctorum, so that the place can be protected by Nandi.
Why is the entry of devotees prohibited inside the sanctum sanctorum?
Lord Mahadev is usually placed in the central hall called the Garbhagriha. To maintain the sanctity of this place, only the chief priest or the special people associated with him enter here. The priests follow all kinds of rules right from cleaning the place and help in keeping the place holy.
The sanctum sanctorum is a very auspicious and holy place and its entrance is always made small.
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