I personally prefer going to the ashram because I prefer quiter forms of worship (such as meditation, matras and trance) as opposed to loud singing that is synonymous with temples. I personally think that ashrams are better to focus prayer and meditation which allows the soul to bond with god properley and I find ashrams to be slightly more professional than temples as there are no loud and boisterous pundits :-)
2007-11-30 05:50:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ashrams are generally more enlightened.
2007-11-30 16:09:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would go to a Ashram for discourses/sharing knowledge. To express my devotion/bhakti/meditation, I would prefer the place in front of the deity in the temple.
2007-11-30 06:04:07 · answer #2 · answered by ananta 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
dear blessed one,
blessed love,
nothing is universally applicable.all preferences, priorities r based on our faith&interest. what appeals to yr heart do accordingly.there r various stages of worship.some prefer temples, some ashrams, some solitude, but an perfect realized being is beyond choices& preferences.he experiences the same divine presence in everything every where.
"jahan dekhataa hun sanam tu hi tu hai"
in the service of godliness,
with blessed love,
shree swami maa, hyderabad
2007-11-30 21:55:36 · answer #3 · answered by maaprabuddhananda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both have their importance
If I have to mediate & wish to spend some peaceful time then i prefer a quit asharm or a monastery in remote areas not a fancy one.
I rearly get a chance to go to temple, but temples got their own charm, (prachine) ancient temples are quit too, love the arti done in temples, lotus temple in Delhi is amasing, visiting tirupati could be a manace or some highly commertialised temples.''no offence please"
& all pundits are not boisterous.
2007-11-30 06:06:48 · answer #4 · answered by the catalyst 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As One Hindu 2 another I think you should attend both, your relationship with Bhagvan doesnt have to be all serious, Bhagvan wants you to have fun,Bhagvan will listen to you in any form of prayer
2007-12-05 07:42:59 · answer #5 · answered by !nd!@nH!ndu 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Temple
They look Cool :) ( I'm not a Hindu but temples look awesome)
2007-11-30 05:53:36 · answer #6 · answered by Only One 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both are Superb. Visit http://www.shanidham.com
2007-11-30 14:37:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋