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The Double Puja Ritual Based on Neo-Tantric principles The double Puja ritual is experimental, in that the ritual was not presented to me in this format, nor can I recall the actual source of the material. Probably it came from an undocumented (and unreferencable) website. With this information, I went into meditation and was "shown" this ritual on a different level. What I present below is a creation that is partially mine, partially devinely inspired, and partially from another forgotten source. To do a double puja means to bring both Shiva and Shakti into 2 physical bodies, and allow them to carry out their duties as devine couple on the physical plane, whatever those duties shall entail. This is considered a "red tantra" ritual in that it takes 2 people to execute. This is also considered "left hand path" tantra, in that it teaches us with active experience rather than thru quiet meditation and contemplation. To set up this ritual takes at least 3 days, but is most successful if carried thru an entire moon cycle (28 days). Both participants should work simultaneously but in separate locations until the actual ritual. During this setup time, each participant should be doing daily puja to Shiva or Shakti, depending on which part they will consider during the actual rite. The Priest who is going to embody Shiva during the actual ceremony should become familiar with Shakti as her lover during this time. The Priestess who will embody Shakti should be training herself as Shiva's lover. (Gender pronouns really mean nothing here; Either diety can be embodied or become the lover of either male or female.) See the previous puja exercises for how to do puja. When calling upon the God or Goddess, remember that you must also be an attractive beacon for him/her to appear. Realize that Shiva is always attracted to Shakti, and she is always attracted to Him. Contemplate that she is Energy, he is Matter. Astrally make love to the dieties when they appear in your visualizations. Actively allow either of them to manifest for a short while within your physical system. Make them part of your daily life during this time. The Actual RituaL The human form prepared to receive deity must be in meditative state while this is being performed by his partner. This person is called the Siddhaka. This person must have not had chemicals in their system in 7 days, sex in 3 days, food in one day and water in three hours. For best results, this Siddhaka should have Kundalini activated for this rite, and both participants should be nude. Since both Shiva and Shakti are being invoked, the ritual is done simultaneously with Shiva being honored first, then Shakti, then Shiva, etc. Shakti puja follows the written Shiva puja. Set up the altar with candles, incense, three flowers (6 for dual rites), a water pitcher and chalice, a wine bottle and chalice, cooked rice, cooked meat, bell, and a mandalam or other device to represent the visual aspect of the deity. When using Siddhaka, a ritual foot washing with sandalwood scent (male first) and chakra sealing (male first) should precede all. Siddhaka should have a short stool on which to sit during the rite. Once the altar is set up, circumambulate the altar and the Siddhaka three times before kneeling in front of him/her. Ring a bell at every interval. The altar should be on the left, the Siddhaka on the right. Shiva Puja with Siddhaka Oh Lord Shiva, who art Vishnu, who art Brahma, who art Matter, who art Light, who are the Sun, who art physical being in all it?s created forms. **Light Candles, hold up to Siddhaka in toast.** Shiva, my master, who is Father, Brother, Son and Lover. You are divine, and I am a humble mortal in your presence. **Light Incense, hold up to Siddhaka to smell.** I thank you for your graciousness, in all that manifests in our universe. Your gift to humanity is a boon and we are grateful. **offer one flower to the Altar, one flower to the ground, one flower to Siddhaka, who must smell it before simply holding it.** You provide the form and the substance for all of Creation, and our appreciation reaches to the depths of our beings. **Pour water into chalice and toast, pour some on ground, then hold for Siddhaka to sip** I give to you this mortal frame, to take as yours, to become one with mankind. Take this opportunity, oh mighty Shiva, to experience this (flesh and blood) physical body. **Pinch rice from bowl & sprinkle then feed bit of rice to Siddhaka** I long to see your face, to hear your voice to touch your skin. I long to show you my love and appreciation for your grace. **Pour wine from bottle into chalice and pour some on ground. Then offer to Siddhaka** Use this human form to recall how all that is male is part of you, but also how he has learned to serve you. **Pinch meat from platter and place on ground with rice and wine. Then offer to Siddhaka** Allow your presence to manifest upon this human body, as a gift and a sacrifice to you, my beautiful Lord Shiva. **kiss Siddhaka** Om namah Shiva, om. Shakti puja with Siddhaka: Oh Devi Shakti, who art Lakshmi, who art Kali, who art Power, who art Darkness, who art the Moon, who art energy in all it?s creative forms. **Light Candles, hold up to Siddhaka in toast.** Shakti, my Goddess, who is Mother, Sister, Daughter and Lover. You are divine, and I am a humble mortal in your presence. **Light Incense, hold up to Siddhaka to smell.** I thank you for your graciousness, in all that moves in our universe. Your gifts to mankind are a boon and we are grateful. **offer one flower to the Altar, one flower to the ground, one flower to Siddhaka, who must smell it before simply holding it.** You provide the power and movement for all of Creation, and our appreciation reaches to the depths of our beings. **Pour water into chalice and toast, pour some on ground, then hold for Siddhaka to sip** I give to you this mortal frame, to take as yours, to become one with womankind. Take this opportunity, oh blessed Shakti, to experience this (flesh and blood) physical body. **Pinch rice from bowl & sprinkle then feed bit of rice to Siddhaka** I long to see your face, to hear your voice to touch your skin. I long to show you my love and appreciation for your grace. **Pour wine from bottle into chalice and pour some on ground. Then offer to Siddhaka** Use this human form to recall how all that is female is a part of you, but also how she has learned to serve you. **Pinch meat from platter and place on ground with rice and wine. Then offer to Siddhaka** Allow your presence to manifest upon this human body, as a gift and a sacrifice to you, my beautiful Devi Shakti. **kiss Siddhaka** Om namah Shakti, om. Both Siddhaka should chant at the end; Na Shiva Shakti-rahito na Shakti Shiva-varjitaa (there is no Shiva without Shakti, no Shakti without Shiva) Om namah Shiva-shakti, Om (Great is the union of Shiva and Shakti...OM) At the sound of the last Om, both Siddhaka should allow their consciousness to release and the Deities to manifest. At this point, any magicks that the couple deem suitable for God and Goddess to participate in should take place. This includes sexual union in Maithuna, as well as more mundane projects. © 1999 -2005 Sienna Newcastle |