manomayi | मनोमयी

manomayi | मनोमयी

Bhagavatam lists 8 ways of creating a form of your Deity. On of those is a mental murti. That mental form of your Deity is called manomayi murti (Devanagari: मनोमयी मूर्ती ISO15919: manomayī mūrtī).

Out of all the ways of creating a form of God creating such a form has many benefits. Also, you can serve manomayi murti without spending a penny, or lifting a finger.

For example - you can create the physical characteristics (height, weight, features, complexion etc) of your choice. So you will naturally be attracted to that form.

Make the form come to life and dress your Ishtdev the way you want. Adorn Them with the jewelry studded with brilliant precious stone that are not found anywhere on this earth. Mind you it won't cost you a penny. Feed Them the tastiest delicacies that you can think of. Change the age of your Deity any time you want. Watch the lilas they are performing or participate in them.

Moreover, because mind is engaged in doing all this it won't run helter-skelter.

Due to all the convenience along with benefits Shri Maharaj ji advises to worship manomayi murti of Shri Radha Krishna.

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REFERENCE

Bhagavad Bhakti - True Devotion, Ch. 8