Friday, April 26, 2013

Why do we prostrate before parents and elders?

Why do we prostrate before parents and elders?


Most of us are taught to prostrate before our parents, elders, teachers and noble souls by touching their feet. The elders in turn give us their blessings by placing their hand on or over our heads.
This is done daily or on important occasions. Touching the feet in prostration is a sign of respect for age, maturity, nobility and divinity.
Good thoughts create positive vibrations. Good wishes and blessings arising from a heart full of love, divinity and nobility have immense power through a transfer of energy. When we prostrate with humility and respect, we invoke the good wishes and blessings of elders which flow in the form of positive energy to envelop us. This is why the posture, whether it is in the standing or prone position, enables the entire body to receive the energy thus received.

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