How to Worship the Earth Goddess Open your life's path, remove obstacles, and learn tips to pray for luck that fulfills your desires by venerating her power to enhance wealth and abundance.
In an era when many face life's challenges, relying on spiritual practices like "Mutelu" remains popular, especially beliefs regarding worshiping the Earth Goddess to help clear the way, remove obstacles, and bring smooth progress in life or business. However, effective worship requires deep knowledge of her history and proper procedures to be meaningful.
The Earth Goddess, officially called Sri Vasundhara and commonly known in Thailand as "Earth Goddess tying her hair bun," literally means earth, soil, land, or ground. She appears in the legends and beliefs of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Brahmin traditions.
She is the goddess of the earth, regarded as the origin of all life, a symbol of abundance, nurturing and sustaining the world. Her images are often enshrined in buildings, offices, and institutions, believed to promote prosperous trade, peaceful personnel, and job security.
Worshiping the Earth Goddess prominently focuses on "opening paths and unlocking life." Worshippers typically seek blessings in various areas.
Family peace and happiness Praying for one’s home or workplace to be peaceful and free from danger.
Preparing offerings and following the correct chanting steps are crucial to channel positive energy effectively. Details are as follows.
21 incense sticks (some texts allow 16) and 1 candle.
1 jasmine flower garland.
1 young coconut (with the top opened).
4 oranges.
1 bunch of Namwa bananas.
1 pineapple.
1 bottle of cooking oil.
9 fresh jujubes.
Begin by lighting 21 incense sticks and 1 candle. Then focus your mind and recite "Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammasambuddhassa" three times.
Next, chant the Earth Goddess mantra nine times.
"Om Namas Na Mata, Hare Hare Na, Tassa Mata Ya."
After completing nine chants, set your intention, pour water as an offering, or recite the following prayer.
"I, (state full name), respectfully worship the Earth Goddess who resides at this place with sincere faith. She nurtures, supports, and sustains all plants and creatures. May she protect my family from sorrow, illness, and misfortune. Please grant success in work, finances, and love. May all my wishes be fulfilled... Amen."
Worshiping the Earth Goddess is a long-standing personal belief in Thai society, reflecting respect for nature and the earth that gives life. Following proper procedures and preparing correct offerings, combined with honest and diligent work, serves as a powerful force to unlock obstacles and bring lasting success.