The family deity (kuladevata) Origin and meaning The word family deity is used with reference to both the female (kuladevi) as well as the male deity (kuladev). Kula means to gather; to unite. The word kula is derived from the root word kul. A family (kula) is comprised of those people who are closely associated with each other or related by blood. The deity of such a family is the family deity (kuladevata). Importance When one falls ill one consults one’s family physician since he knows all about one’s constitution and illnesses. Similarly, when one has to get some work done in an office rather quickly, one contacts an acquaintance working there. In the same way, out of the thirty-three crores of deities one’s family deity is the closest, the one who will respond to one’s call and will uplift one spiritually. Read more at forumforhinduawakening.org/understanddharma/supremegod/why-does-muladhar-chakra-get-activated-by-the-chanting-of-the-name-of-family-deity
Posted on: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 07:39:13 +0000
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