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| 18 Steps of Ayyappa Deeksha |
The 18 Steps of Ayyappa Deeksha
Ayyappa Deeksha has a special significance for it's austerity and discipline. Here is an attempt to unfold Deeksha in 18 steps divided into nine sections.
I. Appearance:
1. Maladharanam
2. VastraDharanam
3. Mukhalankarana
II. Behavior:
4. Brahmacharyyam
5. Mita Bhasha & Satya vaakku
6. Maligapuram & Manikanta
III. Control on Senses:
7. Mandala Vratham
8. Nigraham
IV. Devotion:
9. Taraka Mantram
10. Nitya Pooja
V. Equanimity:
11. Sarva Prani Samanatvam
12 Sarvamata Samanatvam
VI. Food:
13. Mita Aaharam
14. Annadanam
VII. Group Devotion:
15. Swami Samuham
16. Swami Bhajana
VIII Humility:
17. Karye Daivam
IX. Integrity:
18. Manasa-Vaacha-Karmana
