How can a Deity consecrated by a human being become the Supreme God? Swamiji graciously equips listeners at Patha Valluru!
We all have at some point in life lighted a candle or a deepam, Diya! You buy the wick, or make some at home with cotton. You also can make your own oil at home using peanuts or coconuts etc. You can also arrange for a clay Diya or one made from brass or silver. All these materials are bought or made by you. You will then need to arrange for a source of fire, such as match box and then light the wick dipped in oil. Just by placing all these materials together at a place is not enough. You will have to use your energy to strike the match and also make use of the source of energy within the match.
Vedam says, Ksharathmana:bhi:thade: deva e:ka:, God is only one, any other powers are his subjects working in his accord. That Supreme Power exists also as Deity, How fortunate are we to have access to that Supreme Power everyday right in our homes and in the temples of our towns! Believe in Him and experience the Bliss!
– From the discourse of Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami at Kodanda Rama Temple, Patha Valluru
Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji appreciated the interest of Sri Saila ji, her son Tharak Sri Ram along with his wife and their friends and family for understanding the importance of the Deity form. Their efforts to have a better darsan of Uthsava Vigrahas in the Kodanda Rama Temple in their home town shall benefit the devotees, thereby the society.