murti

• murti


  an image or statue of a god/godess

  often focal point of puj
• physical form of a hindu deity-

  statue or symbolic image
• worshipped as representation of god reminding of them of qualities
• found in temples, roadside shrines, and homes
• two types- terrifing characteristics, violence, death, destruction

  and those protraying peace , love and kindness
• worshipping them allows to establish or deepen a personal relationship with gods
• may make offerings to them in forms of flowers, food ect
• standing in their presence- believe they will recieve blessings
• bhagavata gita-

  humans in the material world,

  unable to comprehend complexity of god so need a physical representation to assist understanding