Shree Shree Thakur Anukul Chandra (Purushottam) PraramBrahma Shree Vishnu Supreme RS

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Istovrity -- What Should be the Amount

Istovrity  ---  as a part of our sadhana

Istovrity is part and parcel of our Sadhana. Istovrity is the combination of two word  Isto means your IDEAL or ULTIMATE SOURCE OF ENLIGHTENMENT. Vrity means to  maintain to nurture. it is our duty to contribute to the bharanposhan of our ISTO. this should be done by making daily offering to our Lord. It should be done early in the morning after we get ready for the prayer preferably before sunrise. The ritual should be performed with full devotion and urge of offering to the love Lord should always remain in mind. This can also be considered as connection between the source of enlightenment and the devotee. Even one does not have any source of earning he should perform this holy ritual by begging.  Thakur said  "Vikka korey istovrity korley Arjo chheley, Ajut teertho porjotoner phol taar pholey."

Now we should know what should be the quantum of Istovirity as per thakur. a discussion took place in a group in facebook and below is the excerpt of that

Quantum of Istovrity  
(taken from facebook postings)

13th MAY, 2012- SUNDAY

 If one is not able to deposit ‘ISHTRABHRITY’ right on 30th day, then what may be the consequence?
SRI SRI THAKUR says,

 “If one is not so sick, then it should be deposited on the specific day.

 Through sincerity and regularity on this, it would spread positively in each & every activity of our life. And through which our efficiency is developed.

As this is a unique religious/spiritual practice, so there should not be any gap on this. Subsequently, the same gap attacks in all other activity of our life.

‘ISHTRABHRITY’ is called Psychophysical Concentration. Its effect remains in whole of our existence. By performing this much, a man gets protection, escape from danger and distress. Because through performing this, huge energy is stored within by which one is protected at the time of DANGER”.
From Partha-da

Joyguru Mrinal Daa, As per Sri Sri Thakur's message in 'Anushruti', the amount of 'Ishtabhrity' should be equivalent to the amount of one's daily meal. Even He further stresses that same amount ( equivalent to one's daily meal )may be considered as the least to offer as Ishtabhrity. However, the reality of major chunk of dicsiples regarding the amount to offer as daily Ishtabhrity may not follow the message. But I beleive this is bit debatable in accordance with the perspective. In conclusion, anyone should offer daily Ishtabhrity as per his/her income and one should have natural tendency to increase the amount to offer as along with the time daily expenses of anyone increases. Subsequently, with such attitude, a man can become efficient to earn more, which is nothing but the foundation of 'being' and 'becoming'. Any existence should have positive goal/ dream in life and to fulfill that goal/dream, one earns and to earn, one must have to be efficient and developed in all aspects. So if one has such tendency to increase the amount of Ishtabhrity,i.e. the genuine welfare, then he/she would find the way to be efficient and earn more. You may please highlight your views regarding the same. I have made a basic calculation for daily offering of Istovrity for one family. Take a case family income  is Rs 20,000/-  per month Normally people spend  30% of monthly income for food (may be more) 30% of  20,000/-  is  Rs 6000/- Suppose he has a family of 5 Amount spent per head on food is   6000/5 =  1200 Daily expenditure on food per head   1200/30  =  40/- So daily istovrity amount for the family is Rs 40/- That means  1200/- should go to thakurbari from that family per month. I shall give my personal observation in my next posting. I have studied various literature on the science of giving.  Thakur also encourage giving in his various sayings.    “petey chas to ditey thakis, jokhon jemon jebhavey paris.”   And quite many others. Offering to the source of enlightenment is the age old tradition and is encouraged in all the religious practices. Christians call it church rate, muslims call Zakaat, Sikhs call dashband and many hindu religious gurus made this offerings compulsory without  assigning any specific amount.  I shall refer you a book named “Science of giving  --  IASS meerut”  http://iass.info/abundant/index.asp