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We perform 'thithi' (rites for the dead) for our ancestors. Does this benefit them in any way? Sri Sri Swamiji: These rites definitely benefit them to a certain extent. We believe in re-birth. If the dead ones were re-born, then how would these rites benefit them? Sri Sri Swamiji: The rites that we perform will definitely benefit them, no matter how many ever times they are re-born. The idol to be installed in the temple is being stamped upon when it is sculptured. We are careless towards the idol in many ways. But after it is consecrated, we give due respect to the same idol. Isn’t this funny? Sri Sri Swamiji: When multistoried buildings are built and different kinds of electrical appliances are connected, the electric cables used for them lie scattered. We stamp on these cables and touch them with our hands. Until when? Until the power supply is given. After that we are very careful with these cables. Why so? Likewise, until yesterday it was a statue made of stone. Today when the 'Kumbãbhishekam' (consecration ceremony) is done, divinity is instilled into the idol through mantras. That is why we give due respect and worship the deity. We can feel electric current by touch. That is, we come to know that there is electricity in the wires through electric bulbs and fans. But how will we know that there is divinity? Sri Sri Swamiji: There are so many devotees whose prayers are answered. That is the proof. Can divinity be felt by touch? Sri Sri Swamiji: In our daily life we tend to tell some people, “Your deed has touched my heart”, “Your speech touched my heart". Likewise, divinity should also be touched and felt in the heart. How will bhakti come if we pray with the picture of God? Isn’t it mere paper? Sri Sri Swamiji: Your young son has a paper with a vulgar picture in it. What would you do ? I would throw it away. Sri Sri Swamiji: Why? It would spoil his mind. Sri Sri Swamiji: Isn’t it mere paper? Now I have the answer to my question. I have realized my mistake.
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