Achman: Why is it important before starting the worship, know its benefits and importance

Achman importance in worship: From regular worship to special rituals and Havan etc. it is necessary to do Aachaman in all the worship. Aachaman means internally purifying the body, mind and heart by taking holy water along with chanting mantras. Many methods of Aachaman have been explained in the scriptures. Worship is considered incomplete without offering. Not only this, by doing Aachaman, you get double the result of worship. Know about the importance and method of Aachaman in worship.

Importance of performing Aachaman before worship

The importance of Aachaman has been explained in Smti Granth. Atharvveda’s satisfaction is achieved by touching the mouth with the watered right thumb after doing Aachaman. By anointing the head after Aachaman, the blessings of Lord Shiva are received and by touching both the eyes after Aachaman, the sun, air by touching the nasika (nose) and all the glands by touching the ears are satisfied. That’s why there is special importance of performing Aachaman before worship.

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First of all, collect all the materials related to worship at the place of worship.

Fill holy Ganges water in a copper utensil or lota.

Make sure to keep a small achmani (small copper spoon) in the pot.

Make sure to put basil leaves in the water.

• While meditating on God, take out some water from the pot and keep it on your palm.
• Take this holy water with chanting, take this water 3 times.
• After taking water, do touch your hand to forehead and ear.
• If due to any reason you are unable to do Aachaman, then in such a situation, even just touching the right ear is considered to be a complete method of Aachaman.

Aachaman’s Direction and Mantra

Direction is also important during Aachaman. During this, your face should be towards north, northeast or east direction. Apart from this, the approach done in any other direction is considered futile. While chanting, ‘Om Keshavaya Namah, Om Naranay Namah, Om Madhavaya Namah, Om Hrishikeshaya Namah. While reciting these mantras, wipe your face with your thumb and wash your hands by chanting Om Govindaya Namah. Aachaman done by this method and rule is completed and the worship is considered complete.

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