Gaṇanāthāmṛtānanda Svāmī Pādukā Pūjā 

Written By Sri Gaṇanāthāmṛtānanda Svāmījī
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Paduka Puja is the worship of the Holy Sandals of the teacher. God is in all things in the world, but He is most visible to souls bound by karma and maya in the feet of his own Guru (teacher). There is no better way to remain connected (or to deepen) the connection with a teacher than through the simple practice of Pada Puja.  Swamiji encourages his shishyas (students) to do a daily Pada Puja.  When it is not possible to have regular darshan (sight / blessings) or personal instruction from a teacher, Pada Puja is the best alternative. 

The teacher is able to guide and bless, help and heal the seeker through the offerings made.   A short version of this puja has been provided to help the devotees succeed at daily practice of this important ritual on days that their time is limited. If even the abbreviated ritual is not possible, at least a student can light an oil lamp and offer a flower or a leaf before a photo of the teacher.   It is ok to temporarily discontinue puja when sick, injured (especially if bleeding), during monthly menstruation and pregnancy for women, and when traveling.

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Sri Gaṇanāthāmṛtānanda Svāmījī

Swamiji is the founder and Pīṭhādhipati (Spiritual Director) of the Soma Matha. A matha is a monastery or a teaching center. Swamiji has deeply studied the Vedic Sciences deeply and attained a high level of mastery of Yoga, Mantra, Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology, and Vastu Shastra.

​He has taught the Vedic Sciences to sincere students from all back grounds for over 20 years, and has provided counsel and spiritual services for various Temples, Churches, and other spiritual organizations across the US and India. The Soma Matha Spiritual Center was built to help spread Swamiji's teachings and blessings to a greater audience. Swamiji works tirelessly to preserve the authenticity of the Vedic Sciences, which have been revealed to the world by the ancient Sages for peace, health, prosperity, and liberation from suffering for all in the world.​

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