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Spiritual Meaning of Bhog: In Hindu religion, the tradition of offering food to Gods and Goddesses during worship has been going on for centuries. Often this question arises in our mind that when God does not come in person and eat food, then what is the importance of offering food to Him? Is it just a ritual or is there a deeper meaning hidden behind it? Let us know the main reasons behind offering food to God according to the scriptures and traditions.

Importance of Bhog in the scriptures

According to the scriptures, offering food to God is not just a religious act but a means of purification of karma and purification of food. It is believed that when food is eaten without offering it, it can cause Anna Dosha. After offering Bhog, the same food becomes Prasad, which purifies not only the body but also the mind and soul.

What is Anna Dosha and how is it removed by eating food?

According to religious beliefs, food is not just a means to fill the stomach, but it also contains energy and values. When food is offered to God, the negative energy contained in it gets eliminated. The scriptures say that eating food after offering food removes food defects and brings happiness and prosperity in life.

Relationship between enjoyment and feeling of sacrifice

Making offerings to God reflects the person's spirit of sacrifice, charity and dedication. A beautiful example of this is often given, when you make laddu for yourself, then eat it with yourself and your family members. But when the same laddu is offered to God, it is searched and distributed among the people. This process gives rise to a feeling of sacrifice, service and responsibility towards the society within the individual.

Ego is destroyed by enjoyment

Offering food also has a deep spiritual meaning that it reduces the feeling of I and mine. The person accepts that whatever he has, is by the grace of God. Offering food in this way destroys ego and teaches humility.

Why is it said to eat food only after offering food?

It is clearly said in the scriptures that only food offered to the gods is suitable for humans. Such food becomes Prasad, in which the sattvik qualities are increased. This not only improves health but also increases mental peace and positivity.

Social and spiritual message of indulgence

The tradition of enjoyment does not allow a person to limit himself only to himself. It teaches that true devotion is to share whatever we get in life. This is the reason why the tradition of distributing Bhandara and Prasad in temples is still alive.

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