why we should not see thakur ji from front. Why not stand in front of Thakur ji and have darshan

Thakur Ji Darshan: In Indian culture, seeing God is not just an act of seeing with eyes, but it is a medium to experience the soul and consciousness. Be it home or temple, elders or priests often advise not to have darshan while standing right in front of the idol of Thakur ji. This tradition is not just a part of customs, but there are deep spiritual and energetic reasons behind it. Be it a small temple at home or the grand temple of Vrindavan, the special way of darshan gives the message of respect and humility between the devotee and God. Instead of standing straight in front, doing darshan by leaning slightly from the side is considered more suitable from emotional and energetic point of view. This practice not only awakens a sense of peace and devotion within the devotee, but also helps in experiencing the energy of God in a true way. Giving more information on this topic Bhopal resident astrologer and Vastu consultant Pandit Hitendra Kumar Sharma.

Reason behind the vision
Immense energy is contained in the idol of God through Pran Pratistha. There is special power in the eyes of Thakur ji, that is, Shri Krishna. When one stands right in front of the statue, the intensity of that energy can have a direct effect on the body. This can be considered similar to the effect on the eyes of seeing it in direct sunlight. When seen from the shore, this energy is felt gradually and the body is able to absorb it easily.

Apart from this, standing straight in front is sometimes considered a symbol of arrogance. From this it appears that the devotee is maintaining a sense of equality in his position before God. At the same time, standing slightly slanted or aside shows humility and servile attitude. By bowing and having darshan, a feeling arises within the devotee that he is a servant of God’s feet. This feeling makes his devotion strong and deep.

There is a provision in Bhakti Shastra to do darshan in a phased manner. First the feet, then the waist, then the chest area and finally the Mukharvind i.e. the face is seen. If you stand straight in front, your attention may get distracted and the intensity of devotion may reduce. When seen from the side, the devotee can see the form of the idol systematically and carefully.

There is also a belief in the tradition of Braj that one can see the idol by looking straight ahead. Therefore devotees respect God by bowing or standing sideways. In temples, idols are kept at such a place where the energy waves of the earth are maximum. By standing in front of the idol, the center of these waves falls directly on the body, whereas by standing from the side, this energy gradually affects our body and chakras.

Not having direct darshan of Thakur ji is not just a tradition, but it is a way of taking care of the safety, devotion and energy balance of the devotee. Visiting by bowing or standing sideways is a symbol of humility and reverence. This process deepens the connection between the devotee and God and completes the experience.