Introduction to “Nitya Karma Puja Prakasha” (Hindi) – Published by Gita Press, Gorakhpur

“Nitya Karma Puja Prakasha” is a revered Hindi-language book published by Gita Press, Gorakhpur, dedicated to guiding devotees in the daily spiritual practices prescribed in Sanatan Dharma. The book offers a clear and structured explanation of the nitya karmas — the essential daily duties such as bathing, Sandhyavandan, chanting of Gayatri mantra, and regular worship of deities — in accordance with Vedic traditions.

Designed especially for householders, Brahmins, and anyone devoted to daily ritual observances, this book provides step-by-step instructions, appropriate Sanskrit mantras with meanings, and proper procedures for performing daily puja with devotion and discipline. Its purpose is to help practitioners align their lifestyle with dharma, encouraging purity, discipline, and spiritual upliftment in everyday life.

Summary of Contents:

1. Introduction to Nitya Karmas:

   • Explanation of daily duties in Sanatan Dharma.

   • Importance of regularity and purity in performing rituals.

2. Daily Routine (Dincharya):

   • Waking up rituals (like remembering God upon waking).

   • Bathing and cleanliness practices.

3. Sandhyavandan Vidhi:

   • Complete procedure for morning, midday, and evening Sandhya.

   • Includes mantras, mudras, and correct postures.

4. Gayatri Japa:

   • Importance of Gayatri Mantra.

   • Correct method of chanting and the required number of japas.

5. Devata Puja Vidhi:

   • Step-by-step procedure for worshipping key deities (e.g., Lord Vishnu, Shiva, Ganesh, Durga).

   • Shodashopachar Puja (16 steps of traditional worship).

6. Tilak, Japa, and Tarpan:

   • Significance of wearing tilak and doing japa (chanting).

   • Daily tarpan for ancestors (Pitru Tarpan) and rishis.

7. Aachaman, Sankalpa, and Pranayama:

   • Essential purifying acts before puja or japa.

   • How to take vows (sankalpa) before rituals.

8. Bhagavad Smaran and Stotra Path:

   • Daily chanting of selected hymns, strotras (like Vishnu Sahasranama, Hanuman Chalisa).

   • Morning and evening prayers.

9. Do’s and Don’ts for Nitya Karma:

   • Ritual purity, diet, time, and discipline guidelines.

This book acts as a daily spiritual manual for practitioners who want to stay rooted in traditional dharmic practices with authenticity and devotion.