Connecting with the divine through prayer.

Coming across people praying always fascinates me. It gives a sense that people still belive in the existence of gods. And the humanity is in safe hands. I have seen people prayinh in the morning, before any meal, before the bed time, or even at certain importsnt event in lif.
Yesterday, I was busy making plans for our friends meet up this Sunday. On which one guy backed off, saying he has prayer to attend in the church. I never been to church and was curious to know how people pray in the church. There are many way people offer their prayers. Bowing, kneeling, prostration, keeping silent, standardized rituals etc are some forms of prayers. One thing common in every prayer mode that I noticed or belive is everyone closes their eyes. I am quite familiar with our prayer method, we close our eyes and fold our hands and pray. I have seen my Christian friend praying before a meal with a closed eye. There is a special significance of closing eyes and praying.

Closed Eyes prayers

Prayer is a way of meditating and establishing a cord with the almighty. It is a way of making a communication with the God either to thank, to ask for help, to ask for forgiveness or to ask for blessing. It is also a spiritual means to prevent illness, cure disease, or improve health. Closing our eyes at times of praying has multiple benefits and this made me to drill down a bit into world of prayers.

• closing eyes helps us to isolate ourself from any form of distraction in the surroundings. Generally in religious crowded place , people find it hard to concentrate.

• it develop inner peace along with a sense of tranquillity. This makes people to focus more.

• closing our eyes represent the fact that God is in control of our life and nothing can happen to us without his will.

• focusing with closed eyes gives the purpose and better understanding of life. We will be without any confusion and pray with clean mind.

It is the belief in people about the existence that makes them closer to God. When it comes to our prayer, we close our eyes with folded hands. It has a special significance too.

Prayers with Folding hands

Once I went to a laughing club, they use to laugh and clap with hands. I never understand the significance of clapping, but an old guy said that by clapping our hand we stimulates all the veins and nervous system in the body. It also help in keeping the body alert. This made me to wonder that even palms of our hand plays so important role for our well being.
When it comes to prayer with folded hands, it highlights our sincere gratitude and faith towards the almighty. It is considered to be an act of surrender to the supreme power.

It has certain significance too :

• folded hands helps in neutralizing tye negative and positive energy. Our left and right hands are the representation of it.

• it helps you to get relief from stress and increase your focus with a calm mind.

• Folded hands create a sense of inner self awareness.

However, many people are not aware about proper way of praying with folded hands. When we are in praying posture, makes sure that our palms are joined. We should hold them together shaped like a lotus. This posture is known as Anjali mudra in Vedic science. People with yoga knowledge are aware about this shape.
While praying, we should make sure that we hold our folded hands higher in front of the neck or lower before the stomach. People often do mistakes by holding in front of nose or mouth or above the head. That is not the correct way.

The Divine connection

Recently, a video of a sage meditating in sonw covered mountain gone viral on social media. It shows the deep faith that many people.have in their almighty. I am not advocating or supporting any religion but considering the presence of divine power, it is important to try out connecting with them. And best waybis whatever suits us. Prayer is a way to establish a connection many people do not opose to this practice. They pray whenever they get time and experince the peace and happiness in their life.

Peace!!

Namaste @steemflow