NUFD 182 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Rakat, Om Mani Padme Hum, Confiteor
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Affirmation- avowing yourself as committed to the religious path. Reminding yourself of what you believe and what is true. Benediction- blessings upon self and others for the good you do. Regular references beyond the self to include the religious community. Commendation- recognition of the awesomeness of god. Commending your actions to the divine, that it is the truth. Supplication- asking for help along the path. Ritualized prayer- specific way and words to follow to complete the prayer correctly. Spontaneous prayer- not a specific way to complete the prayer. (could say whatever you want) 108 beads- represent 108 mortal desires of mankind and 108 names of god. Aham beahma asmi: i am one with the universe, and i feel connected to all things. May the pure light of action-less awareness wash away all ideas of separation from my mind. Either 99 or 33- related to the 99 names of god. Say it 33 times glory be to god .
