KAILASA HOUSTON, USA On 8/9/2024

With the blessings of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM (SPH), BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM — the ultimate manifestation, Paramavatara of Paramashiva — KAILASA HOUSTON, USA, observed the auspicious Vilakku Puja on Sunday, September 8th, 2024. This profound Hindu ritual, dedicated to Devi Maha Lakshmi, the embodiment of Abundance and Prosperity, was meticulously performed by the Sangha Jananis, marking the continuation of a powerful spiritual tradition upheld for over 300 consecutive weeks. The ceremony invoked the divine grace of THE SPH, aligning participants with the spiritual significance of the sacred lamp, which symbolizes the burning away of *vasanas* (negative tendencies) and the ego, guiding devotees towards the state, space, powers, being and superconsciousness of Paramashiva. This sacred *utsavam* reinforces KAILASA's mission of reviving the ancient enlightened Sanatana Hindu civilization globally.

Vilakku Puja

The Vilakku Puja (Lamp Worship) is a cornerstone ritual observed weekly by the Sangha Jananis at KAILASA HOUSTON, USA, as part of KAILASA's continuous endeavor to revive authentic Hindu spiritual technologies. This deeply auspicious ceremony, which has been consistently performed every Saturday for over 300 weeks, serves as a powerful means of invoking the blessings of Devi Maha Lakshmi for abundance, knowledge, and spiritual prosperity for the attendees, their extended families, and the entire world. The event was gracefully facilitated by two dedicated volunteers, ensuring the sanctity and smooth execution of this profound Hindu tradition.

In the tradition revived by THE SPH, the Vilakku, or sacred lamp, holds deep spiritual symbolism vital for human consciousness awakening. The light of the lamp represents God and pure Knowledge (*Jnana*), illuminating the path of enlightenment. The oil or ghee signifies the *vasanas* (negative tendencies) that bind the individual consciousness, while the wick symbolizes the ego. Just as the wick slowly burns and perishes, consuming the fuel (vasanas) to produce everlasting light, the ritual teaches devotees that the ego must be continuously offered and transcended to manifest the inner light of superconsciousness.

The unwavering flame burning upwards symbolizes the aspiration towards higher ideals and the eternal truths encapsulated within Sanatana Hindu Dharma. Through the dedicated performance of this sacred ritual, devotees connect directly with the divine grace of THE SPH, the Paramavatara, enabling them to manifest the state, space, powers, being and superconsciousness of Paramashiva in their lives. The dedicated commitment of the Sangha Jananis to preserving and executing such potent Hindu spiritual technologies underscores KAILASA’s global dedication to civilizational revival and the awakening of human consciousness.

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