Also known as the New Moon, Ammavasya is that phase of the Moon in the Crone archetype. The Crone is believed to be the wise woman or the Elder of the community, retreating into her dark phase, to conjure the wisdom of the dark canals within.
It is in this place that the Crone is high in her wisdom, capable in her prowess and competent in understanding the ways of the world.
To the Hindus, Ammavasya is the phase of respite – correcting and reinventing past Karma, as well as, connecting with ancestral lineage to seek forgiveness and blessings for a blessed future.
The presiding Hindu deity of this phase is Lord Shiva, Who grants moksha to everyone, dead or alive, to be freed from the bondage of past karma, ancient curses or vows.
Offer: 9 ghee lamps.
Chant 108x: Om Namah Shivaya mantra.
Offering: Yellow flowers & 3 types of
fruits or panch amrit.
Meditate: With spine erect and pure
concentration.
Let go: Attachments & Ego.
Invite: Unconditional Love.
*Panch amrit = 5 nectar which is a combination of milk + ghee + sugar + honey + yoghurt. This is regarded the highest prasad.
Seek from the purity of your heart and trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. Know that ONLY YOU have the power to change the perspectives of your life, therefore, do not allow your external world to define who you are.
Come home to yourself. Come home to whom you need to be…
Namaschandikaye!
SUJATA NANDY WORLD GURUKUL
