A ritual is any practise regularly performed in a set manner. These can be prescribed by religion, tradition or both. Some e.gs can be the way puja is followed during ganesh chaturthi or diwali. Or the prefunctions at weddings change from culture to culture and state to state in India.
Some people also draw up family or personal rituals. These vary from persons taste, orientation, interests etc.. Some examples of family ritual could be having a certain breakfast on sunday OR exercising together every morning etc. Personal rituals gives us an opportunity to look within. Something as simple as listening to calming music early in the mornings can bring about calm, peace and change our outlook to the day ahead. Personal rituals are believed to draw us to a sacred space.
Today I am not really discussing something so heavy. I have chosen to tell you my simple ritual that I try and follow most days of the week. Presenting to you the Tulasi katte rangoli .....
All above rangolis drawn by yours truly
Every morning I look forward to this activity. Besides helping in hand and eye movement, sharpening the brains function it makes my day happy :)
Do drop a line on your personal ritual. I love to hear from you.
No comments:
Post a Comment