Key Insights

Mental Worship Only
Shiv Manas Puja is a form of worship that is performed entirely in the mind, without any physical rituals.

Taught by Adi Shankaracharya
The practice was introduced by Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya, rooted in Advaita Vedanta philosophy.

Based on Devotion and Imagination
The puja emphasizes the mental power of devotion and imagination, rather than external offerings.

Sodas (16) Upacharas
It follows the Sodas Upachar method, where 16 different mental offerings are made, like a throne, flowers, incense, etc.

Only Five Verses Long
The entire hymn consists of just five verses, making it a concise but powerful practice that can be done in five weeks.

Power of the Mind
The practice teaches that the mind has infinite power, and its proper use can lead to divine connection and transformation.

Divine Connection Within
It aligns with the Advaita belief that God and the soul are one, and thus worship is directed inward, toward the divine within.

True Peace and Joy
Through this mental devotion, practitioners experience inner peace, joy, love, and spiritual power.

Imagination as a Tool for Worship
Just like negative imagination (e.g., a nightmare) impacts us, positive divine imagination can connect us with God.

Beyond Physical Rituals
The puja conveys that faith and mental devotion are more effective than elaborate physical rituals in reaching God.

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